[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/james-bond-lotus-esprit-inspired-mini\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/james-bond-lotus-esprit-inspired-mini\/","headline":"Simon Cowell\u2019s James Bond Lotus Esprit Inspired Mini","name":"Simon Cowell\u2019s James Bond Lotus Esprit Inspired Mini","description":"David Brown Automotive has put together some very fine looking versions of the classic Mini over the past few years. Just one look at the company website tells you everything you need to know about the company ethos \u2013 classic design that draws from the past to create modern classics. The company\u2019s latest is the Mini Remastered. A bespoke model created for TV music mogul Simon Cowell that features an interesting base for the design \u2013 the Lotus Esprit Turbo […]","datePublished":"2020-03-17","dateModified":"2020-03-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Simon-Cowell\u2019s-James-Bond-Lotus-Esprit-Inspired-Mini-FEATURE.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Simon-Cowell\u2019s-James-Bond-Lotus-Esprit-Inspired-Mini-FEATURE.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/james-bond-lotus-esprit-inspired-mini\/","about":["Cars","CLASSIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS","Mini"],"wordCount":431,"keywords":["classic car","Mini","Simon Cowell"],"articleBody":"David Brown Automotive has put together some very fine looking versions of the classic Mini over the past few years.Just one look at the company website tells you everything you need to know about the company ethos \u2013 classic design that draws from the past to create modern classics.The company\u2019s latest is the Mini Remastered. A bespoke model created for TV music mogul Simon Cowell that features an interesting base for the design \u2013 the Lotus Esprit Turbo from the 1981 James Bond movie, For Your Eyes Only. Not a combination that you would necessarily think to put together in one package, but with David Brown\u2019s usual tasteful design, the final result is as pleasing on the eye as any of the company\u2019s other classic Mini creations.The most striking thing about this Mini Remastered is the colour, a beautiful Copper Glow with a complimenting \u2018Fade to Black\u2019 panoramic sunroof and wheel arches. In a lighter shade of copper, called Sahara Gold, 1980s style Esprit go-faster stripes and the word \u2018Turbo\u2019 feature on the car\u2019s sides. The desert themed colour is carried over to the Esprit BBS-themed 13-inch alloy wheels, while black brake callipers accent the roof colour. You can see how David Brown Automotive work here; as ever, there\u2019s just nothing that stands out as being the \u2018wrong colour\u2019. LED headlights hint at the age we are now in and improve night vision, while three Cibi\u00e9 lamps sit on the front bumper in a classic Mini rally-style.The inside is as classy as you would expect for a James Bond themed car. A glossy wood veneer dash in Dark American Burr Walnut compliments the Copper Glow better than any alternative you could think of, while Arctic White leather adds an clean and airy feel to the inside. The dials are illuminated Smiths dials as used on various other David Brown vehicles. Frankly, it looks as beautiful as any Mini I\u2019ve ever seen.\u00a0 The LED lighting is not the only nod to the present of course, and a full Bluetooth equipped infotainment 7-inch touchscreen featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay sits neatly inside, while a six-speaker sound system will allow Mr Cowell to work while travelling. The engine is a bored-out to the tune of 83bhp standard 1330cc unit connected to a 5-speed manual gearbox.While the company are not revealing the price of SimonCowell\u2019s unique David Brown Automotive Mini Remastered creation, you could findout by ordering your own. You can spec a similar model for yourself by visitingthe company\u2019s website."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Simon Cowell\u2019s James Bond Lotus Esprit Inspired Mini","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/james-bond-lotus-esprit-inspired-mini\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]