James Bond The Spy Who Loved Me Lotus Esprit Submarine Wet Nellie 1:32 Slot Race Car
Category: scalextric slot cars
The Lotus Esprit S1 is known for its polygonal 'folded paper' like design, but it was ultimately made famous when it was driven by MI6 Special Agent, 007 James Bond, in the 1977 hit movie 'The Spy Who Loved Me' starring Roger Moore as Bond. Considered the second best gadget car behind the DB5 driven by Bond and beloved by all, this Lotus Esprit Submarine, also known as Wet Nellie, was the first car submarine shown in a movie and opened up imaginations about technology for the future.
After the release of the movie, Lotus was drowning in orders for their new Esprit, so much so that they had a 3 year waiting list. Behind the mastery of film making, the car was turned into a wet sub when completely submerged, with the former Navy Seal Don Griffin piloting the submarine while wearing complete SCUBA gear.
The Lotus Esprit Submarine is currently owned by Elon Musk, who plans to fit Tesla technology to create the magic shown in the movie and build it into a functional land to water car submarine. This Scalextric car is displayed in submarine mode, but it is not meant to be actually put in water.
Scalextric hits you right in the nostalgia and brings the thrill and excitement of motor racing to life in your living room. It is the ultimate motor racing system for all ages, where miniature cars race against each other on special tracks, getting their power from a slot in the middle of each lane (you will sometimes hear Scalextric called slot racing).
The car is highly detailed and has working tail lights. It is easy to change the braid with magnatraction, and it is compatible with all 1:32nd scale Analog slot car race tracks, including ARC ONE and ARC AIR. Scalextric offers everything for your 1:32nd Scale Slot Car Racing needs, allowing you to build your own real-life circuits and offering vehicles in all genres of racing. Adding buildings, borders, and accessories helps create the realism of the race track.
As Roger Moore's 007 character careens off the dock to submerge the Lotus Esprit Submarine in the movie, he asks, "Can you swim?" This iconic scene has cemented the Lotus Esprit Submarine's place in the hearts of James Bond fans and car enthusiasts alike.
product information:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| product_dimensions | 8 x 8 x 4 inches |
| item_weight | 8.3 ounces |
| country_of_origin | China |
| item_model_number | C4359 |
| manufacturer_recommended_age | 14 years and up |
| best_sellers_rank | #337,662 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #198 in Slot Cars |
| release_date | September 26, 2023 |
| manufacturer | Hornby Hobbies |
