See a genuine piece of Lotus / James Bond history! - LotusTalk

MickOpalak · 12-01-2008, 11:34 AM

Great news!!!

Bonham's auction house in London has just auctioned off one of the two white Lotus Esprits used in the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me".

Lotus Limited Southeast member James Strickland has just purchased it and will be bringing the Esprit back to its permanent home in Atlanta.

Additionally James will be bringing this memorable Esprit to LOG 29 for all to see!

Here's the press release: Bonhams - Headlines

dasmoofler · 12-01-2008, 12:45 PM

Hmmm.......the buyer lives in Atlanta. Anything you want to share with us?

Nevermind - I should learn how to read.

SweetDaddyD · 12-01-2008, 05:51 PM

One of our local guys just purchased the James Bond white Esprit, one of two driving cars in the movie from the Bonham's auction in London!

Press release here:
Lot Details

It is a very well documented and historic movie car. Who out there doesn't know it? The owner announced on our local LLSE message board that he will be bringing it to LOG next year along with his well documented Mario Andretti Esprit (given to Mario after winning Formula One)

Now for the coolest part. He actually drives the Andretti Esprit all over with us, on mountain runs in N. GA, to AL earlier this year etc and puts plenty of proper miles on it. So possibly we'll get to see the James Bond wailing around with us a bit too

RoadDad · 12-01-2008, 06:18 PM

See a genuine piece of Lotus / James Bond history!

Mick beat you by about 6 1/2 hrs

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SweetDaddyD · 12-01-2008, 06:33 PM

I somehow completely missed that, even with posting in the same forum (scanned new posts forum, must of overlooked it)

Mods: feel free to delete this thread.

RacyTracy · 12-01-2008, 06:40 PM

threads merged

Stormy320 · 12-01-2008, 07:22 PM

There is something classic about that wedge design that I don't think the new Esprit captured.

codymac · 12-01-2008, 07:26 PM

Please let us know if there's an opportunity to see a bit of Catherine Tramell history.

wallabyguy · 12-02-2008, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormy320

There is something classic about that wedge design that I don't think the new Esprit captured.

While I do like the Peter Stevens redesign and the updates thereafter, the original cars simplicity was wonderful. It's just so beautiful.

jamesws1 · 12-02-2008, 02:56 PM

More info:

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | James Bond Lotus sells at auction

YouTube - 5th Gear - James Bond Cars Special Part 2/5

Yahoo! News Search Results for lotus bond 111

Lotus Esprit S1 - Supercars.net

TorsinADoc · 12-03-2008, 04:20 PM

I know of a person who is restoring one of the cars used to give to people associated with the movie (producers, etc). I cant remember how many there were.

SweetDaddyD · 12-03-2008, 04:32 PM

^^^ one of the press releases with info about the car said there were only 2 driving cars in the movie, and 9 shells.
On of the interesting tid bits of info on the one coming to Atlanta. They said it was used in driving scenes of the movie (and which ones) and also as a camera car because they could not find another camera car that would keep up with the other Lotus. It also said then it went back to the factory, was converted back to a normal car and then sold. Then whoever bought it converted it back to as it appeared in the movie. lol.

Uncle Sam · 12-05-2008, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codymac

Please let us know if there's an opportunity to see a bit of Catherine Tramell history.

Roxie might be a problem.

I wonder if this is the car driving out of the water.

91MR2 · 01-01-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Sam

Roxie

She was seriously hot.

Bgwilly31 · 01-07-2009, 10:20 AM

wow Thats very cool

MickOpalak · 05-18-2009, 04:38 PM

UPDATE:

The car advertised by Bonhams as one of the two cars used in the movie has turned out to be NOT one of the two cars in the movie. The VIN was verified by Lotus UK and Roger Becker. So the original purchaser has backed out and this car will not be at LOG 29.

def · 05-18-2009, 06:30 PM

Wow that sucks - but good thing he caught it

fitfan · 05-18-2009, 07:46 PM

thanks mick... now i have that hankering again for an old esprit

12-01-2008, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,302	See a genuine piece of Lotus / James Bond history! Great news!!! Bonham's auction house in London has just auctioned off one of the two white Lotus Esprits used in the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me". Lotus Limited Southeast member James Strickland has just purchased it and will be bringing the Esprit back to its permanent home in Atlanta. Additionally James will be bringing this memorable Esprit to LOG 29 for all to see! Here's the press release: Bonhams - Headlines Attached Images __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/ Last edited by MickOpalak : 12-04-2008 at 06:09 AM.

12-01-2008, 12:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	Hmmm.......the buyer lives in Atlanta. Anything you want to share with us? Nevermind - I should learn how to read. Last edited by dasmoofler : 12-01-2008 at 12:46 PM. Reason: Dunce

12-01-2008, 05:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	James Bond Esprit coming to Atlanta and to LOG!!! One of our local guys just purchased the James Bond white Esprit, one of two driving cars in the movie from the Bonham's auction in London! Press release here: Lot Details It is a very well documented and historic movie car. Who out there doesn't know it? The owner announced on our local LLSE message board that he will be bringing it to LOG next year along with his well documented Mario Andretti Esprit (given to Mario after winning Formula One) Now for the coolest part. He actually drives the Andretti Esprit all over with us, on mountain runs in N. GA, to AL earlier this year etc and puts plenty of proper miles on it. So possibly we'll get to see the James Bond wailing around with us a bit too

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RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,989	See a genuine piece of Lotus / James Bond history! Mick beat you by about 6 1/2 hrs . __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

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SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	I somehow completely missed that, even with posting in the same forum (scanned new posts forum, must of overlooked it) Mods: feel free to delete this thread.

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Stormy320 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 2,049	There is something classic about that wedge design that I don't think the new Esprit captured. __________________ 240S Chrome Orange EXIGE - fast... very fast

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codymac short angry bloke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: where the east tapers out and the west begins Posts: 9,254 Images: 19	Please let us know if there's an opportunity to see a bit of Catherine Tramell history. __________________ torque (tôrk) n. - an excuse for the lack of momentum. - let's bring back CanAm & Group B! - have you hugged your Exige today? I'm currently working on my performance driving merit badge. There's always somebody faster, sometimes it's me.

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TorsinADoc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 508	I know of a person who is restoring one of the cars used to give to people associated with the movie (producers, etc). I cant remember how many there were. __________________ http://foas.us/images/sigs/mclaren.jpg

12-03-2008, 04:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	^^^ one of the press releases with info about the car said there were only 2 driving cars in the movie, and 9 shells. On of the interesting tid bits of info on the one coming to Atlanta. They said it was used in driving scenes of the movie (and which ones) and also as a camera car because they could not find another camera car that would keep up with the other Lotus. It also said then it went back to the factory, was converted back to a normal car and then sold. Then whoever bought it converted it back to as it appeared in the movie. lol.

01-07-2009, 10:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	wow Thats very cool __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

05-18-2009, 04:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,302	UPDATE: The car advertised by Bonhams as one of the two cars used in the movie has turned out to be NOT one of the two cars in the movie. The VIN was verified by Lotus UK and Roger Becker. So the original purchaser has backed out and this car will not be at LOG 29. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

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def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,600	Wow that sucks - but good thing he caught it __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more

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fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,083	thanks mick... now i have that hankering again for an old esprit __________________ Driving it around!

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