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Back in 2013, a couple who had safeguarded the iconic Lotus Esprit submarine movie car offered it at auction through RM Sotheby’s. Many were astonished when the non-running prop sold for a remarkable $997,000 to an anonymous buyer. That mystery bidder was later revealed to be Elon Musk himself.
Musk has cited the famous submersible Esprit as a source of inspiration behind the Cybertruck’s bold concept. The connection links a beloved piece of film history to one of the most talked-about modern vehicles. It is a fascinating reminder of how cinematic creativity can ripple forward to influence real-world automotive design decades later.
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