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Iconic Lotus Esprits That Revolutionized the World of Supercars

Jimmy adeel · 5 min read
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2. 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 ‘Wet Nellie’: The Submarine Star

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Dubbed ‘Wet Nellie’, this specially modified Esprit S1 achieved cinematic immortality in the 1977 James Bond film. Built by Perry Oceanographic, the car’s transformation into a submarine captured imaginations worldwide.
Its enduring allure was cemented when it sold at auction for nearly $1 million, reflecting its immense pop culture value and unique engineering roots.
Source: BBC

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