1976 Lotus Esprit Series I (The Spy Who Loved Me)
The Esprit was one of the most underrated sports cars on the market as it offered the biggest bang for the buck. When it came to the car in The Spy Who Loved Me, there had to be something to make it stand out. This was because the car was converted into a submarine for the underwater scenes of the movie. Even though this wasn’t practical in real life, it made for an exceptional scene in the movie. In real life, the Esprit Series I was one of the most capable sports cars on the road (via Hot Cars).
The movie was the definition of the early James Bond flicks and had the type of action that fans craved back then. The beautiful car added all of the features that made for a memorable movie. Of course, Bond wouldn’t drive just any vehicle and this one was something very unique, to say the least. It added more to the legacy of notorious James Bond cars of the past.