{this would have been a good deal for Auction Hunters…}
Goes under the hammer in September
The Lotus Esprit submarine that starred in The Spy Who Loved Me will be going under the hammer at RM Auctions’ London auction in September.
Dubbed “Wet Nellie,” the car was built by Florida-based Perry Oceanographic for a reported cost in excess of $100,000 (€76,870/ £65,755) – roughly $500,000 (€384,350 / £328,775) in today’s money. It was a fully functional submarine that was used for underwater shots during filming.
After production wrapped up, the car was shipped to New York where it was put into storage for a decade. In 1989, the contents of the storage unit were sold at a blind auction to cover delinquent rent. A local couple submitted a “modest” bid and were surprised to discover they won a classic movie car.
