Bond tie-in for next gen Esprit? - LotusTalk

AndyS · 06-17-2008, 07:20 AM

Hello All,

I was just wondering, wouldn't it be great if the world introduction for the next generation Esprit would be in an upcomming James Bond movie? Just imagine, 007 in a white next gen Esprit . I think Lotus should do this. It is a no-brainer. What are your opinions on this?

Cheers,
Andy

Patricko · 06-17-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyS

Hello All,

I was just wondering, wouldn't it be great if the world introduction for the next generation Esprit would be in an upcomming James Bond movie? Just imagine, 007 in a white next gen Esprit . I think Lotus should do this. It is a no-brainer. What are your opinions on this?

Cheers,
Andy

My magic 8 ball says it will never happen

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The Ford Motor Company paid 14 million pounds (almost $25M USD) to put Bond behind the wheel of it’s Ford Mondeo.

Mr. Esprit V8 · 06-18-2008, 07:36 AM

Ford paid $40 million to the studios to get the Aston Martin Vanquish featured in the Bond film. That's more money than Aston Martin pulls in on an annual revenue basis. The idea was to put forward the marque, with the Ford brand tagged behind it (while under its ownership).

I don't think Lotus or its owner(s) have that deep of pockets.

It all really comes down to business, not what we want to see.

:-(

LARRY · 06-18-2008, 08:10 AM

I think it's a great idea...

def · 06-18-2008, 08:53 AM

Yes, too bad Bond doesn't rotate between English sports cars because that fits better in the movie, instead he drives whoever paid the most

schiavoc · 06-19-2008, 12:05 PM

I agree...

06-17-2008, 07:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
AndyS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	Bond tie-in for next gen Esprit? Hello All, I was just wondering, wouldn't it be great if the world introduction for the next generation Esprit would be in an upcomming James Bond movie? Just imagine, 007 in a white next gen Esprit . I think Lotus should do this. It is a no-brainer. What are your opinions on this? Cheers, Andy

06-18-2008, 07:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Esprit V8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beantown Posts: 238	Ford paid $40 million to the studios to get the Aston Martin Vanquish featured in the Bond film. That's more money than Aston Martin pulls in on an annual revenue basis. The idea was to put forward the marque, with the Ford brand tagged behind it (while under its ownership). I don't think Lotus or its owner(s) have that deep of pockets. It all really comes down to business, not what we want to see. :-( __________________ Spool 'em up! http://www.lotusenthusiasts.org/Cars...an/Default.asp

06-18-2008, 08:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,150	I think it's a great idea... Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

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def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,609	Yes, too bad Bond doesn't rotate between English sports cars because that fits better in the movie, instead he drives whoever paid the most __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD

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schiavoc Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	I agree...

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