1987 Caterham Super Seven 1700 POV - The Lightweight That Proves Less is More (Binaural Audio) 

Can you think of any other vehicle that is this capable that brings so much joy? Huge thanks to the Patreon Supporters for making this content possible. Any car that stretches the limits of my audio is probably worth lusting over.

"I'm not sure I've ever been happier behind the wheel of a car" That's what Caterham is all about. Watch the reviews, every reviewer is smiling, laughing, even the ones that are usually very serious.

AAGGHHHH. Motoring perfection!

"Man screams in tiny car" Love it. So cool!

This YT channel is gold

this is what four bangers have to sound like

The pollar opposite of a modern SUV

When I heard the thing rev up, I started to smile and I'm not even driving it.

Love your videos. Like that they don't focus on 0-60 times, HP and torque numbers, or all of the other stats. Your videos focus on the things that matter, how the car drives and what the experience is like. Loved to hear the joy in your voice when you were driving it and the viewer can tell it's just a blast. Thanks!

If I remember a certain hamster also loves these cars

Oh my god that sound is fucking amazing. The note it makes when you give it some throttle, the pops and bangs when you lift off, the horn. It's just.. AAARGH. I NEED ONE!

It's pure, it's light, it's direct, it's open, it pops. It's perfection!

James may would approve

It's basically a 4 wheeled motorcycle. Absolutely brilliant.

The Dutch hand builders 'Donkervoort' also had a kitset 'Series111 Seven' which was millimeter perfect to the original Chapman blueprint plans, and the lowest volume ever Seven builder is an NZ constructor 'ESC' standing for Edgar Salwegter Cars, who worked for Donkervoort in Holland. He emigrated to NZ in 1986 bringing just ONE Donkervoort Series111 kit with him. In 1988 he had completed the project and had constructed a WORLD ONE OFF Seven, using an Australian 3042cc Holden straight six engine with triple side-draughts and mated to a Celica 5 speed box and a Capri diff and rear axle set-up. The big six he blueprinted with a racing camshaft, a race head, and dynamic balancing, using a dry sump oil system to fit the big engine under the Seven's hood, with the addition of a smallish power bulge. He named this car 'ESC1' and raced it for a while before selling it. It was an open top finished in white and black, with wide white 'Minilites' and big rubber. The Koni suspension was reverted from 'Ackermann' for public roads. The thing looked and sounded amazing. It accelerated like a moon rocket on full thrust. It is sitting in my garage. I am too old and knackered to drive it anymore.

Dude... this is unfair on so many levels... the weather you have is just amazing, I love beautiful fall days like that, unfortunately it's been raining in here for like a month straight. That car is one of my dream cars, cause A - it's light and B - it gives you so much unfiltered joy and raw experience that I think not many cars can match, C - I've driven one like 10 years ago and it stuck with me like a bad stench. And there is no traffic! And those roads! What the hell? There's traffic everywhere, where I live, and all the time. Another great video, bless you man, you just made my Monday morning! Keep 'em comin'! PS: the sound of that carbed and cammed 1.7... just wow

i know how you feel. i have a 1995 Caterham with 155 hp for 550kg and that's just addictive.

I lost count how often i watched this. Such a lovely car, beautiful roads. Those downshifts!

Smiles, this is what a classic little British sports car sounds like. Pure joy in every shift. Less is More.

This was so much fun to watch! Although it's a track-focused kit car, it looked like great fun on these beautiful New England backroads too. Your excitement made me smile throughout the video, thanks for the vicarious thrills!

This is the most fun I've had watching a video!! I'm serious.. I could feel the greatness of this. Definitely one of, if not the best POV driving video I've seen. I want this car now!!!

My left ear really enjoyed this video! haha

Great video. My 420R kit is arriving in about a month, I can't wait. Get one now before driving is illegal.

This car is cute and serious-looking at the same time. Hoo man that side pipe too. Gave my left ear a workout. 😂

Funny how simplicity in motoring is perfection!

If Caterham don't upload your video to their website then they don't deserve to ever sell another car. You brilliantly communicated just what the experience of driving one of these all about. And yes, they are awesome on the track having been an owner myself. Bravissimo Sir.

I've always wanted to drive a Caterham. One of these days!

The exhaust is very similar sounding to an old school JDM sport bike. Like a 70s Suzuki GS1000 or the Honda CB Fours

I’ve been having a really rough time and I have nobody to help me through it. I’m all alone. This video does help. I don’t know what it is, but there’s something about this video that really makes me happy. I hope you read this Tedward. God bless you. Thank you.

I was astonished by this car when I saw the opening sequence for my alltime favourite TV show - The Prisoner, starring Patrick McGoohan, who also wrote, produced and directed the strangest television show ever made. KAR 120C forever !

I have an identical spec 2000 Caterham, but mine weighs in at 1180lbs (with clamshells, no less). You might want to throw this one back on the scales. I doubt it's 1350lbs. Also, this is one of the best Caterham videos on YT. The sound is amazing and your downshifts are criiiiisp. I feel the same every time I drive mine on the backroads.

One of the iconic cars

That leave coming into the cabin just gave a huge smile!.

Great video, great car, lovely roads with beautiful autumn scenery. These were twelve minutes so well spent! For a while I had a Westfield SEight with the 3.5 Rover V8: it was heavier and not as nimble as this one you're driving, but what it lacked it made up in torque and noise (it had side exhausts too). These are wonderful toys but they really need a proper road and decent traffic conditions to be enjoyed, not to mention a fair weather: it's great that you had all these conditions to film this video. I ended up trading mine for a Lotus Elise, which is definitely more civilized but also more usable.

Loved this car since I saw the opening of the Prisoner way back in the '70's

one of the most unique channels out here in YT.. ❤️

I had a MGB I fitted with a tonneau cover half opened driving in the west Boulder mountains - alone at night. Thanks for the reminders. Thank you.

8:01 so that's how the got that amazing camera angle haha I love you Tedward

A friend of my dad owns a Lotus Catheram Super 7 and I had the change to have a ride with it, and even as the passenger its just amazing

It was an honor and a privilege to share my own enthusiasm for the car with you and to have to do such a great job of showing how visceral an experience it is to drive my Caterham! It couldn't have been done better! All that is missing is having you show that you can put your flat palm on the road sitting in the seat without leaning over!

I bought one of these last year. You’ve captured the essence of what driving these is all about. The hardest part of ownership is having it sat in the garage during the long winter months. Roll on Spring/Summer!

I have a home built Locost and have to say it doesn’t get any better.

I wish for nothing but a chance to drive one of these at some point in my life. This is not an enthusiast car, this is THE enthusiast car.

I have an old MGB that I have built from just the shell, I have the same motor, with a bigger cam that is in the this car here, and I love all the pops and bangs I get from the engine when I'm not on the throttle, Its straight pipe, coming straight out from the side of the car, such a nice experience,

I met the owner of this car at a show a while back. He told me about your channel and I decided to check it out. Now having watched a good amount of your videos, I'm subbing. Keep it up!

As a cyclist who also loves cars, thank you for being cool to the cyclist on the road. I have dreams of building my own 7 in my garage.

God, the exhaust rumble and pops. Perfection.

Thanks for taking me along for the ride My first car was a1960 Triumph tr3. I was 16 years old, late August 1967 and the price was $775. You just reminded me how that felt when the top was down and the leaves were flying Excellent commentary! Thanks

Sounds beautiful

You know it's a good car and a proper video when Tedward: 1) Wears earmuffs to muffle the sound and; 2) Is nearly screaming when talking.

The engine sounds very good. It is just right. Not too loud and not brutal sounding. It has a tuned sound that I really like.

I'm still only 16 and I never knew I wanted a caterham this bad 😄

I had exactly the same experience on my first drive in a Caterham back in 2003 on a slalom day on track. I HAD to have one for myself. Getting back in my MK2 Golf GTI 16v was like driving a bus! I've owned my 1994 1.7 Supersprint Caterham (very similar to the one in this video but without heavy extras like a heater ;) ) since early 2004 😍

I drove one of those for a few days and it has been my dream car.

*Wow, you have such an awesome network of unique cars to be able to drive and film. This looks like a ton of fun to drive.*

Such a sensorial vehicle. Amazing!

Bringing back so many fun memories.

Waw yeah it's also fun to watch, but also the scenery is beautiful, look at those colored trees. Very nice place to be. (From france, sorry for my english)

What a true sports car is supposed to be. Especially in the fall.

Tears of joy

I just watched this with headphones and my left ear has never been so happy. I need a Caterham in my life. My ND Miata is a blast for all the same reasons but this is just on another level. I can't imagine driving something that weighs 1000 POUNDS LESS than my Miata.

Fantastic enthusiasm. Best Caterham review I’ve seen. Welcome to the 7 for life club

That car reminds me of riding my motorcycle. You are out there in the wind, feeling everything.

great video showing these cars as they are, thats why i own a 1980s super 7, great video

one of my dreams is to drive in a topless classic performance sports car in the fall on winding roads!

I come back to this video at least twice a week. The energy that it provides and the way you expressed your happiness is in someway addicting. I wish I could ever fulfill my dreams the way you did. Thank you so much for this video!

This is the real deal.At 500 kg,Even 100 HP seems too much fun.It is just so fun.I am big fan of lightweight car no matter,nothing beats fun of them!

I once had the good fortune to go around Goodwood racing Circuit in UK with a professional racing driver in a 7, he scared me to death with just how fast it could corner, forget your big names these are the real deal.

Oh the memories came flooding back - I used to have one - well the best kit copy I could afford with a fiat 2litre twin cam and twin 45 Weber’s. the exhaust back pops (flames), the gravel in the face on tight turns, the sensory overload... the connection, the mild initial claustrophobia wedged in feeling, you brought it all back. These POV vids are great , especially the sounds. This was as close to the real feeling of driving a 7 I’ve seen so hats off to you sir! I bet you feel the same watching back 👍

Wonderful video and your enthusiasm is awesome. I have done a few days at Palmer Sport in Bedford, England and they have a track specifically for these cars. This is what sports car driving is all about.

so nice, to hear in your voice how much you enjoy this car, love it, i can feel it

Love the video. This looks and sounds like a dream. I live a town over and recognize most of the roads you're driving on. Fun!

Finally an American car reviewer who doesn't complain about the absence of cupholders :-)

I never really cared about Caterham, I only knew they made good cars. But after your video, this might be my new favorite car, what a driving experience.

I like CATERHAM SUPER7 BDR from JAPAN.　BDR is great engine sound too.

Just started one as a winter project... seeing this makes me happy!

Your videos, your style.... It's resting... I can't deny to like your videos 👍👍👍👍👍

I love the little details on the steering wheel bolts. They're perfectly aligned

man your content is really blowing up, the cars you already had the opportunity to drive is just insane, great work, keep it up!!!

Excellent and accurate review, especially as you focussed on the driving experience rather than raw speed. For me as an owner of a 270s SV, it's a car that I can drive at legal speeds here in the UK but still feel like I'm having the greatest drive possible. No bad karma from other drivers, some pedestrians wave and say hello and everyone looks (and listens!). The downside? You don't want be the shy type driving this. In hard terms it is noisy, impractical, dated, very costly initially, draughty, cold and generally daft. Yet, one drive and you're smitten as you have discovered. Lastly, yes they cost a lot BUT they just don't depreciate; free motoring virtually

As a non-owner Caterham enthusiast (I actually drive a Miata and a "sensible" Volvo XC 90), I heartily agree that this car is IT. I've wanted one for YEARS -- ever since the first time I saw Patrick McGoohan's character driving a Lotus 7 in the opening scenes of "The Prisoner" TV series. I am passionately in love with this car. Alas, given the propensity of our local constabulary to hand out speeding tickets around these parts of North Carolina, I'd probably best set my sights on the 270 version with it smallest engine, which still offers respectable performance (0-100 kph in 5.0 sec.).

This little beauty sings a lovely song.

One of my dream cars!

Liked as soon as the video loaded. Your uploads are always the best depiction of what it's like to actually drive these vehicles.

Excellent video! I have just started building my own 7. Can't wait to hit the road.

Loving watching through your videos, so enjoyable, great selection of cars and driving that isn't over the top for the public roads. Thank you from Ireland. The roads there look very smooth compared to ours..

Nice heel/toeing, and loved your enjoyment of the car. Get one!

Oh, thank you so much for this video! 🙏

this is one of the best POV driving videos i think i've ever seen! You just earned a sub!

Brings back memories

Watching this brought back some wonderful memories. I owned a Lotus 7 back in the early 70s, involved in Club motorsport I'd had a series of what were uncompetitive cars, uncompetitive mostly because I lacked the funds to modify them sufficiently. The Lotus was perfect. Economical to race, it was very competitive as we were all competing with much the same equipment. To put the wheel hard over at 90mph would result in a perfectly controlled slide, touching an apex to the inch, or if being pushed beyond common sense would be retrievable even with my limited talent. It's a car that had me laughing out loud when in another car I'd have been gritting my teeth. Thank you for that.. incidentally.. mine was that exact same colour scheme, polished alloy and red.

Bruv, you are legit so lucky you get to drive all these awesome cars . You’re living the dream baby , best of wishes and drive safe.

I've seen many and many videos of Caterhams. I've also been driving some around public roads or race tracks... But, mate, the way you've described the specific atmosphere is just so true. Above all, the image and sound capture and the way it has been filmed is just perfect. Well done ! Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪

I found this channel through the jag xk120 vid (best sound car ever) and I can’t stop watching his videos. Great channel.

The sound of the shifting is Soooooo satisfying!

This reminds me of TDU1 game. That's exactly how I remembered it to sound like.

I have one 1989 super sprint in green and bare aluminum. Fantastic car !!!

Great film, great motoring ! Thank you.

I have watched this video 3 times fully now (and a few more part way through) and it doesn't get any less interesting each time :D I am fifteen and I already want one so badly!

I was smiling during all the video