213: James Bond 007: Lotus Esprit S1 Palanquin
atelier ying, nyc.
The Bond film, "The Spy Who Loved Me" provides a theme for this design vehicle, that of an intimate rendezvous.
A horseshoe-shaped rear aquarium feature surrounds the lovers. It houses a single (and slightly dangerous) nocturnal cephalopod behind turquoise-tinted glass which gives the ink of the octopus a deep sinister color. The toxic blue ringed octopus is a gentle reminder of the security system installed by Q-branch on the Esprit.
The extending hydroplanes have handles for up to eight persons.
An espresso maker, very modern for the 1970's, a portable air filtration system, a humidor inside the front center console, and three missile silos containing a reef-chilled hotel service to complete the tryst.
Other minor notes:
- the gear shift stick contains a cigar lighter similar to the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger.
- the reef aquarium filtration system is cleaned by dumping "mine" filters.
- ample storage inside chassis areas contain a full change of clothing for both occupants
- the periscope is a small loudspeaker to communicate orders to the staff outside. It also houses a Leica Digilux 2 camera set to 40mm with a simple unattached shutter release.
- the louvered windows are open shutters allowing privacy and air circulation
- the air filtration system is a small air purifier for cigar smoke
- the small curved cowling of the aquarium attracts the large octopus to grab onto, leaving it's hiding place in the reef substrate.
- the missile silos contain a bottle of champagne, caviar, creme fraiche, biscuits, chocolates, all serving ware and a rose.
- six controls behind the bed headrest: to turn on the espresso maker (Nespresso), a snooze alarm, stereo, an overhead laptop with Skype, the periscope and the missile launcher food/wine service (see above description).
Please also see my related Submarine Camera design no. 138.
This drawing is dedicated to Sir Roger Moore, whose past passions were chocolates and Montecristo #2 cigars.
Design, concepts, text and drawing are copyright 2014 by David Lo.
213: James Bond 007: Lotus Esprit S1 Palanquin
atelier ying, nyc.
The Bond film, "The Spy Who Loved Me" provides a theme for this design vehicle, that of an intimate rendezvous.
A horseshoe-shaped rear aquarium feature surrounds the lovers. It houses a single (and slightly dangerous) nocturnal cephalopod behind turquoise-tinted glass which gives the ink of the octopus a deep sinister color. The toxic blue ringed octopus is a gentle reminder of the security system installed by Q-branch on the Esprit.
The extending hydroplanes have handles for up to eight persons.
An espresso maker, very modern for the 1970's, a portable air filtration system, a humidor inside the front center console, and three missile silos containing a reef-chilled hotel service to complete the tryst.
Other minor notes:
- the gear shift stick contains a cigar lighter similar to the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger.
- the reef aquarium filtration system is cleaned by dumping "mine" filters.
- ample storage inside chassis areas contain a full change of clothing for both occupants
- the periscope is a small loudspeaker to communicate orders to the staff outside. It also houses a Leica Digilux 2 camera set to 40mm with a simple unattached shutter release.
- the louvered windows are open shutters allowing privacy and air circulation
- the air filtration system is a small air purifier for cigar smoke
- the small curved cowling of the aquarium attracts the large octopus to grab onto, leaving it's hiding place in the reef substrate.
- the missile silos contain a bottle of champagne, caviar, creme fraiche, biscuits, chocolates, all serving ware and a rose.
- six controls behind the bed headrest: to turn on the espresso maker (Nespresso), a snooze alarm, stereo, an overhead laptop with Skype, the periscope and the missile launcher food/wine service (see above description).
Please also see my related Submarine Camera design no. 138.
This drawing is dedicated to Sir Roger Moore, whose past passions were chocolates and Montecristo #2 cigars.
Design, concepts, text and drawing are copyright 2014 by David Lo.