Tuesday 11th January 2011

You Know You Want To... 'James Bond' Evora

Fetching brown and gold Lotus Evora stirs us (or does it shake us?)

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There's been a distinct urge to dust off our dickie bows and search out the ol' Walther PPK today after we spotted this rather natty Lotus Evora in the PH classifieds.

If you haven't guessed already from our ham-fisted hints, this brown 'n' gold Evora, complete with ski rack, is an update of the Esprit from For Your Eyes Only.

When this car first appeared in public around a year ago, there was speculation that it was due to star in the 23rd James Bond movie. That was never confirmed either way, but since production on that film was mothballed until very recently, it looks as if any chance the Evora had to hit the big screen has passed.

But according to the chaps at Lotus Silverstone, who are selling the car, the James Bond Evora may never have been destined for hollywood anyway - it was actually created by Lotus ostensibly for marketing purposes, and made a tour of dealerships and various other promotional activities before coming to rest at Lotus Silverstone.

If you fancy indulging your own 007 fantasies, or simply like the idea of a ski trip in a Lotus, the car is up for £44,995 - which is about the going rate for an Evora of its age and mileage.

[andymadmak]

Walter PPK?

[DonkeyApple]

andymadmak said:

Walter PPK?

It's the gay version that squirts water.

Re the car, as nice as it is the original looks better when done up like that.

I wouldn't mind an original Esprit shell with modern Lotus underpinnings.

[300bhp/ton]

The more I see the Evora (in pics at least... still not seen one on the road ), the more I think it looks fab!

Not sure I'd have one quite like this, but it does look the part. Certainly gets the thumbs up from me!

[anonymous-user]

They should be machine guns on the top of the car...

[Riggers]

andymadmak said:

Walter PPK?

Sorry. Not really an expert in firearms and I placed too much trust in my first Google search for the speeling...



Eta piccie...

Edited by Riggers on Tuesday 11th January 12:33

[300bhp/ton]

Sam43Harris said:

They should be machine guns on the top of the car...

You sure?

[Frimley111R]

Above not looking so cool in a 50's housing estate in the UK though!

[andyp74199]

id rather have the esprit

[M666 EVO]

Riggers said:

andymadmak said:

Walter PPK?

Sorry. Not really an expert in firearms and I placed too much trust in my first Google search for the speeling...



Eta piccie...

Edited by Riggers on Tuesday 11th January 12:33

The speeling? That was on purpose, right?

Edited by M666 EVO on Tuesday 11th January 12:42

[Dagnut]

They've fitted AWD then?

[mightymouse]

300bhp/ton said:

Nice as the Evora might be, I would much rather have this one

[Mr Will]

Dagnut said:

They've fitted AWD then?

No, just winter tyres

[Garlick]

Mr Will said:

Dagnut said:

They've fitted AWD then?

No, just winter tyres

Has the subject been discussed on PH before? I might start a thread.....

[rossyIIa]

I'm disappointed they didn't use Elan skis, that would have made it perfect in my book.

[soad]

Fiver short of 45k and ski rack not even thrown in?!

But good looking motor, and 007-style looks executed rather nicely

[ian_touring]

very nice, but I'll have to say "Dr. No", cos I haven't got the "moneypenny"

[jackbarclay]

ian_touring said:

very nice, but I'll have to say "Dr. No", cos I haven't got the "moneypenny"

Outstanding.

[anything fast]

Just needs some gold BBS split rims and it would be sorted!

[cookie1600]

Isn't the logo on the door a bit of a give away for a secret spy?

Edited by cookie1600 on Tuesday 11th January 13:51

Edited by cookie1600 on Tuesday 11th January 13:52

[Mattmeister]

cookie1600 said:

Isn't the logo on the door a bit of a give away for a secret spy?

Edited by cookie1600 on Tuesday 11th January 13:51

Edited by cookie1600 on Tuesday 11th January 13:52

I was taken out in that car as a kid sometime in the 80's, wonder where it is now?