Video: Bond submarine car goes under the hammer The Lotus Esprit, which has never before been offered for sale, is expected to fetch between £650,000 and £950,000 at auction. The distinctive-looking vehicle, which is said to be fully operational, was designed for the underwater scene in the 1977 film starring Roger Moore as 007. It will go under the hammer at RM Auctions in Battersea, south London. Over the years, millions of moviegoers have stared in awe as the Lotus transformed itself into a submarine, and now, perhaps one of them will have an opportunity to own it.