Esprit S1 "Wet Nellie"
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The wedge that swam. Bond's Lotus Esprit transformed into a fully functioning submarine, complete with fins and missiles — one of the most beloved gadget cars in the entire 007 canon.
On screen
The Lotus Esprit S1 "Wet Nellie" earned its place in cinema history through the production below. Each film links back to its full entry, listing every other vehicle that shared the screen.
007 filmography
The Lotus Esprit S1 "Wet Nellie" is one of the most enduring vehicles in the James Bond series. Here is every 007 film it has appeared in — part of our growing Bond car archive.
- 1977The Spy Who Loved Me
- 1981For Your Eyes Only (Esprit Turbo)
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