There's a posh Lotus Exige on show at Harrods -- and you'll be able to buy it too.
A collaborative effort between Lotus and Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes, it's part of "Truly British at Harrods", which runs until 15 October.
The idea is to showcase the best this country has to offer, and the philosophy behind the car was to create the ultimate vehicle for the ultimate secret agent -- James Bond. Dubbed the Espionage, the project to design the one-off car was led by Lotus chief designer Russell Carr.
Complementing the Gieves & Hawkes-designed bespoke classic navy pin striped Spy Suit, the Lotus Exige features a navy exterior and a central white pinstripe flash.
Inside the car, the design philosophy has been extended to the seat upholstery (squab and cushion), door inserts and dashboard, using the same Gieves & Hawkes pinstripe wool cloth used in the Spy Suit.
Silk, used in the lining of the suit, has been used to clad the back of the seats. The interior also boasts tailor-made leather floormats with “eyelet” detailing, taking cues from the classic shoes worn by the ultimate English secret agent.
Lotus' boss Clive Dopson said: "In this prestigious celebration of British lifestyle and culture, it has been an exciting opportunity to change the rules, combining the style and elegance of fashion with the interior design of a high performance sportscar.
"To be associated with a fashion collection such as Gieves & Hawkes, synonymous with a rich tailoring heritage, has provided a unique platform for the demonstration of the design qualities which make Lotus cars such an exciting and special driving experience."
The one-off Espionage will be on display in The British Tailoring Room, on Ground at Harrods, until 15 October, 2005.
The car will be sold for £39,995 following the event.
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