1977 Lotus Esprit S1

The Esprit has held a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts and popular culture for nearly four decades. From its early appearance on the big screen as the Roger Moore James Bond spy-car of choice, to Richard Gere’s Sunset Strip cruiser that caught the eye of a young Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, to a source of inspiration for design evangelists like Elon Musk (who actually purchased the aforementioned James Bond Esprit in 2013 for $1 million), we believe the Lotus Esprit to be one of the unsung heroes of the late 70’s exotics.