We like to feature or review all manner of sports cars, grand tourers and sporting saloons - classic and modern - not to mention supercars when we get the chance. That's when we're not busy driving or improving our own Lotus Esprit S3.
What also really draws us to a car is a good story to tell or an interesting aspect of its history.
@@rickyprice7586 thanks, yes I’m not doing it for the money or the subs numbers - I do enjoy it - but like many things in life, it’s sometimes nice to get affirmation that what you’re doing is appreciated by others! 😉
@@scampbird yeah - the SZ is a special car, built by Zagato but styled in-house at Alfa/Fiat - which might explain why it doesn't look very Zagato-ish!
I think the purple sparkle MX5 was great..the lady that owns it put time and effort in to it...i don't understand this snobbish attitude...Rustival isn't about bringing the best or most exotic car...you came to the first one so what were you expecting from this one?
I didn’t realise I was coming across as snobbish - I said many times that certain cars were not my thing but I could see the appeal. Appreciation of cars is a matter of taste and opinion - and thankfully they are many and varied. My opinion is what I present but I respect others’ views may differ.
Ah it was a beauty - I don’t usually pick out moderns but the colour couldn’t be ignored. It surprised me though how compact it is - I’d imagined them to be longer.
@@SportsandGT similar length to the GT but 50% stiffer and engine up to a 2.4. I've added more bracing on the top mounts and underneath, gone to a 225 wide tyre as it's cheaper, and more selection and it really turns well. It's amazing on a B road
@SportsandGT your reaction was fairly typical. We generally get smiles, laughs or pure disbelief. Fortunately, only the occasional look of pure disapproval 🤣
The 172 only gets exciting above 5k rpm so it’s the sort of car you have to drive on the edge the whole time to get the best experience…and it’s that driving it on the edge which makes it exciting vs modern boring cars
Good to know. A bit like an early Boxster in that sense. I sadly didn't have the kind of test roads that would have suited "on the edge" driving - but still I'd go for the Williams based on how it sounded, even at tickover.
@@shawn27078 It kept the car dry. Not especially rigid but in fact taking 25% power out of the fans made it rock less in strong winds as the slight deflation flexed more in gusts.
@@oggie1967 Astons are pretty cool and I think the DB9 is coming back into more mainstream desirability - but I also think 997 is the best modern 911 pick - before they got too fat!
Owned both back in the 70s. If i had one again it would be the Daimler v8250 manual overdrive. A sweet handling, nice little car. They are now far better value than the Jaguar, although there is always the fact that the Jaguar has a much more powerful engine. Great memories!
I had the pleasure of owning a black AMG sl600 which chrome wheels a silver SL 600 from Texas and a 97 AMG sl500 this is the best year the beefier m119 engine with the better seats than in my 99 black sl 500 a one owner has a wheel style like a Porsche. Love them all the black sl 600 are engineering marvels !! My favorites! Still have the silver one!!
Pity i have only just found this video, NO Jaguar MKII OTHER than the Combs had bonnet louvers. The standard Jaguar 3.8 DID NOT come with 3 carbs, where do you get this shit, you have no clue what you are talking about
Detuned from 500 bhp because the gearbox would not take that amount of power. Apparently LOTUS stands for; Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious and some of these have been very unreliable whilst others have been fairly ok.
@@bodhiapurva3887 🥱the “Lots of trouble” trope is no more applicable to Lotus than to many other cars of the era. There’s nothing complicated about them and a well-maintained Lotus will be very reliable.
Sorry, but you got the figures wrong, the 2006 - 2008 V6 did 0-60 in 6.6 sec., the V8 did it in 5.4 sec, which is a considerable difference, not mentioning the sound and the torque.
Apologies if I got the details wrong - and yes of course, numbers aren't everything - the V8 makes a much better noise. I just believe that living with the V6 makes life a little easier than the V8 with the ABC risk (particularly if unsure of how well it's been looked after). Thanks for watching and commenting.
Bought a R230, 2009 SL 350 with then 52,000klm $45,000 AU 4years ago today insurance company full compressive $47,500 still just 62,000klm, so they are holding or increasing in value, a pleasure to drive in Perth.
@@recurvearcher6542 having sold mine two years ago now I’m starting to look again. Whilst I liked the twin headlamp era - the 2008+ facelift is also growing on me. I’ve even seen one for sale in the same blue that I had.
The workshop manual specifies the gap between the central plate which carries the "O" rings and the carb and manifold. Simply adhering to the cap ensures the carbs are mounted properly.....according to Lotus anyway!
@@tylertheotaku9270 since making the video I have found out it that it is one of just 100 sold in the UK, of which (until this video) only 8 were known of.
Black bumpers and rear light surround look very good indeed 👌. Your S3 looks fantastic, in my opinion better than the Bond Aston Martin. Esprit S1, 2 and 3 are stunning cars ❤
@@redbike6340 thank you. Yes the black bumpers and trims are period correct for 1983 but someone had changed them quite early in its life probably to make it look younger.
I have a BMW motorcycle registered 1st August 1984, but i have the bulid paperwork from the BMW historic department showing the build date as 5th April 1983, just been to the post office and they said thier system was showing the motorcycle as not eligible and there wasn't an option on build date, any idea how i can resolve this, thanks, good video.
Hi , I saw a beauty of an E type in a petrol station near Chichester . It was very angular not at all like the three versions shown here. Any ideas? It looked sort of 70’s ... if that helps ..
@@nevillebonner6244 no idea tbh - what makes you say it was an e-type if it didn’t look like one? There were some race specials - you were near Goodwood after all - otherwise 🤷🏼♂️
I Bought my 2010 SL 350 in 2016 from Brooklands Mercedes, trading in a 2013 Jaguar XF diesel which gave me a superb exchange deal. It is in Iridium silver with a glass panoramic roof and red leather upholstery and trim. The car had only done 9250 miles at the time and had been used mainly as a leisure car. The first two services were with the main dealer because they had given a no quibble warranty as part of the purchase deal but from 2018 I have used a specialist who only use genuine parts and the Mercedes star diagnostic system and service record. It’s a joy to drive and when you consider how expensive it was when new it is only a bit more to run and insure than a newer standard everyday car mainly to do with lower annual mileage. Road tax is at the high end but if this became a financial issue I would sell it. To be fair it is only similar to buying new car. The car has now achieved 30,000 miles and is as good as the day I purchased it. I also own a classic 1990 V12 5.3 litre Jaguar XJS convertible and I just love the comparison in performance and driving style of driving both cars which are 20 years apart in age. Both are a joy to own, if not a cheap hobby.
Having now sold mine, I do miss its versatility - and oddly (having not been that keen on it when I had it) my wife and daughter miss it more because they don't like the classic Esprit that I bought to replace it.
I use a Carcoon for my Aston Martin, I would suggest use an indoor soft cover over your Lotus before you put the main cover on. This will protect your paintwork from any scratches on windy days as you will find the bubble will move about on very windy days.
@@markhallows2945 thanks. Yes it does rock from side to side but as it is quite sausage shaped it hits the floor on the opposite side and bounces back before making contact with the side of the car!
