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James Bond ‘Spy Who Loved Me’ Lotus Esprit submarine car listed on eBay for $1 million

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    Chris Corbould poses in front of the Jaguar XKR from 'Die Another Day' ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

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    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

  • The Lotus Esprit S1 submarine featured in 'The Spy Who...

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    The Lotus Esprit S1 submarine featured in 'The Spy Who Loved Me' was on display at the London Film Museum earlier this year. One of the models used in the film has now been listed on eBay for $1 million.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

    Chris Jackson/Getty Images for London Film Museum

    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

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    Barbara Bach and Roger Moore, stars of James Bond film 'The Spy Who Loved Me,' lean on the now-famous 'amphibious' Lotus Esprit in this circa 1977 photo.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

    Chris Jackson/Getty Images for London Film Museum

    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

    Chris Jackson/Getty Images for London Film Museum

    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

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    A detailed view of the windows on the Esprit submarine prop.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

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    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

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    Actress Caterina Murino attends a drinks reception ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

    Chris Jackson/Getty Images for London Film Museum

    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

    Chris Jackson/Getty Images for London Film Museum

    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

    Chris Jackson/Getty Images for London Film Museum

    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

    Chris Jackson/Getty Images for London Film Museum

    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

    Chris Jackson/Getty Images for London Film Museum

    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

    Chris Jackson/Getty Images for London Film Museum

    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

    Chris Jackson/Getty Images for London Film Museum

    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

    Chris Jackson/Getty Images for London Film Museum

    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

  • A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond...

    Chris Jackson/Getty Images for London Film Museum

    A general view ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

  • Ben Collins, stunt driver for Daniel Craig, poses with the...

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    Ben Collins, stunt driver for Daniel Craig, poses with the Aston Martin DBS from 'Quantum of Solace' as he attends a drinks reception ahead of the opening of the Bond In Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum on March 18, 2014 in London, England. The Exhibition is the largest official collection of original Bond vehicles and opens on the 21st March to the general public.

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It’s the spy super car with a price tag that’s sure to leave you shaken, not stirred.

Boutique classic car dealer Hot Rod City has listed the prop 1977 Lotus Esprit featured in the James Bond film “The Spy Who Loved Me” with a $1 million price tag. According to the vehicle’s eBay listing, of the six Esprit props used in the film, only three are still in existence.

The Lotus Esprit S1 submarine featured in 'The Spy Who Loved Me' was on display at the London Film Museum earlier this year. One of the models used in the film has now been listed on eBay for $1 million.
The Lotus Esprit S1 submarine featured in ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ was on display at the London Film Museum earlier this year. One of the models used in the film has now been listed on eBay for $1 million.

In the movie, Bond’s Esprit converts seamlessly from road use to going underwater. Just don’t expect to recreate the spy movie’s famous scene. Though this Esprit looks ready to go for a dive, complete with fins and retractable wheels, it lacks the engine necessary to go for a spin.

Barbara Bach and Roger Moore, stars of James Bond film 'The Spy Who Loved Me,' lean on the now-famous 'amphibious' Lotus Esprit in this circa 1977 photo.
Barbara Bach and Roger Moore, stars of James Bond film ‘The Spy Who Loved Me,’ lean on the now-famous ‘amphibious’ Lotus Esprit in this circa 1977 photo.

The tongue-in-cheek listing for the submarine car boasts that the price is the same “that Dr. Evil charged to spare the world in the first Austin Powers movie.” The $1 million price tag isn’t completely unheard of, however. Last year, billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought another one of the sub-car props for $860,000.

According to the car’s listing, the Esprit was “driven” by Bond actor Roger Moore in the movie. It has since been restored by Rick Dale and was showcased on History Channel’s “American Restoration.” The seller also promotes a variety of other famous TV and movie cars they have in stock including the “Back to the Future” DeLorean and the Mercedes featured in “The Hangover.”

A detailed view of the windows on the Esprit submarine prop.
A detailed view of the windows on the Esprit submarine prop.

Can’t scrape together to the $1 million needed for the sale? The seller proclaims that financing is available with 20 percent down and approved credit.

The listing is set to expire on October 24.