Bentleyboys 7 Report post Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Hello everyone, I've just come back from a holiday in Sardinia where they filmed The Spy who Loved Me. Went to visit a few famous lotus car chase/submarine locations. Firstly the famous pier, then the beach where the car drives out, and also the area where he spins the car round under the helicopter. Really amazing to see those locations. I went scuba diving off the pier and had a search around for anything of interest and found this metal item. The film was made in 1977, so quite a while ago but it does look like the sort of painted metal item that could be from a prop car. Would love to think it was. Thought I'd ask if it looks like anything that anyone might know of from an S1 Lotus! James Edited September 5, 2019 by Bentleyboys Spelling 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobinB5 117 Report post Posted September 5, 2019 Diver's cod piece? 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slewthy 221 Report post Posted September 5, 2019 What a fantastic trip! great comparison photos!! Welcome to the group by the way!! Keep trying to persuade the wife to go for this reason but she sees through it each time and insists on Amalfi!! The part doesn't look bespoke - why would there be a stamped indent? maybe a shield? Plenty of bits flew off that pier though - could be something relevant. Alternatively, many folk must have scuba'd there..... Perhaps ask someone who was there?? Who is still alive? From the air-cannon? Lots of ???????? Quote "Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them." Albert Einstein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter H. 24 Report post Posted September 6, 2019 Great post James, welcome to the forum. I'm a newbie myself and found it invaluable. In a short space of time I've been truly amazed at members enthusiasm for the Esprit and assisting others in keeping them going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nello 332 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 6, 2019 13 hours ago, RobinB5 said: Diver's cod piece? Robin that literally mad me spill my coffee laughing! - Nice though James - it literally could be anything but could quite possibly be off the Air-Cannon - think you might need some proof though before sticking it on fleabay for a grand..........you mean there were no number plates down there? Barbara Bach's knickers at least!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sizona 165 Report post Posted September 6, 2019 I was in Sardinia few months back and unbelievably forgot about the Bond film filmed there. Haven't got over the fact I forgot yet! Just in case I happened to have driven past the road spot or the been on the beach can you let me know where they are and beach name please? I was staying nearby I think. Ta Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowrx 97 Report post Posted September 6, 2019 Boat Deck Vent. https://www.amazon.com/VENT-Stainless-Steel-CLAM-SHELL/dp/B000XBB3LG 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slewthy 221 Report post Posted September 7, 2019 This craft? 2 Quote "Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them." Albert Einstein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteyg 281 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 7, 2019 1 minute ago, slewthy said: This craft? What a handsome craft, such lovely lines.... 1 2 Quote Pete '79 S2 LEW Miss September 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 422 Report post Posted September 7, 2019 There's nothing like that on my S1 Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowrx 97 Report post Posted September 7, 2019 8 hours ago, slewthy said: This craft? She almost steps on one, but I had a hard time looking at the boat..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fridge 664 Report post Posted September 12, 2019 I think it's the optional bonnet bulge fitted to S1s. Lotus Cars deleted it after Marketing were told that the car was mid-engined. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 422 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 Perhaps it was Roger Moore's cod piece? I've been to Sardinia a couple of times but never felt the need to look for the filming locations, too busy lying on a sunbed 1 1 Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LotuStuart 88 Report post Posted September 24, 2019 On 07/09/2019 at 17:28, snowrx said: She almost steps on one, but I had a hard time looking at the boat..... There's a boat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,242 2 Vehicles Report post Posted September 26, 2019 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
