`The Spy Who Loved Me` submarine for sale on Ebay

21-Apr-2005 • Collecting

A submarine from the 1977 James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me" is up for sale on auction website Ebay.

It is currently listed at $3,250 USD, but is estimated to sell between $40,000 to $60,000.

The listing describes the submarine as, "a functional submersible was a prototype for the "Shark Hunter II" series produced by Perry Oceanographics, this mini-sub was designed for transporting personnel, conducting underwater surveys, and to serve as a recreational vehicle. Representatives from Pinewood Studios visited the builder to negotiate the propulsion and ballast for the submersible Lotus Esprit used in the movie, when they caught a glimpse of the Shark Hunter hull. So enamored were they with it, that the script was rewritten to include the sub in an astounding underwater chase scene. Features include an aluminum and fiberglass hull, brushless electric motor, and stainless steel aircraft control cables. Maximum depth: 450 feet. Top speed: 3.5 kys. Battery duration: 5-6 hours. Range: 18-20 miles. Torpedoes: none (sorry). Yellow with black detailing, seats two, and is 15 feet in length. Includes wheeled transport trailer, a history of the sub from designer Richard Brown, and list of operational guidelines from previous owner Tom Kolodner.

Thanks to `JP` for the alert.