The futuristic design of Tesla's Cybertruck was partly inspired by a 1976 Lotus Esprit, purchased by Elon Musk for one million dollars. This classic car, famously featured as a submarine car in a James Bond film, represented a fusion of retro vibes and cutting-edge technology. Interestingly, the seller originally acquired the car for just $100 at an unclaimed storage auction, highlighting its unexpected journey from a storage unit to influencing one of today's most talked about vehicles.
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00:00Ever wondered what inspired the futuristic design of Tesla's Cybertruck?
00:04Well, it's not just Musk's imagination, it's a car straight out of the 1970s.
00:09Elon Musk dropped a whopping $1 million on a 1976 Lotus Esprit, famously used as a submarine
00:17car in the James Bond film.
00:19Musk saw more than just a classic car.
00:22He saw the potential to blend retro-futuristic vibes with cutting-edge technology, creating
00:27one of the most talked-about vehicles of our time.
00:30And what about the seller?
00:32He originally bought it for just $100 at an unclaimed storage auction.
00:36So next time you see a Cybertruck, remember, it's not just a vehicle, it's a piece of Bond-level
00:41history reimagined for the future.