Lotus Carlton: The Car That Changed The World | Sideways Sid | 4K

[@EdwardV20]

What did I just watch? This shouldn't be on KZbin but on TV! What an incredible production this is, what a car too and we aren't even mentioning the presenter/driver. Only would have lowered the volume of the music at times when you were talking but that didn't spoil the video, I'm just being picky here. Props to you Sid and everyone involved this is a film to be very, very proud of.

[@bencrosbie]

Edward Van. Agreed

[@samvhell9104]

Reminds me of the old Top Gear.

[@althejazzman]

Why should it be on TV just because it's good? Internet streaming is the current and next generation of entertainment. Broadcast TV is old fashioned.

[@mrchestwell]

My thoughts exactly - beautiful production values and Sid is a pro 👌

[@ImadHadjersi]

@@althejazzman exactly what I was about to say. Now we should say "This TV show is so good that it deserves its channel on KZbin"

[@chriserz94]

God I love that front shot where you see the radiator fan kicking in and spinning up.Such a nice mechanical visual.

[@althejazzman]

I wondered if it was just turning passively due to the airflow? A fan wouldn't help much at high speeds.

[@StefABtv]

*Sid... Amazing production and very informative! Well done!*

[@lewisprice-nutman6974]

Stef ABtv agreed

[@Jonboytube1]

Completely agree, this is the first Sideways Sid video I've watched but I could of sworn it was a TopGear/Grand Tour production. I'm used to watching other high quality youtubers like Joe Achilies and LLF but this was another level. Very impressed! :)

[@matthewkemp7504]

Its just a HSV GTSR W1 rebadged

[@hyper2high]

Vauxhall didnt exactly stop importing them. Holden stopped making them. In fact they closed up and now import opels

[@bturtle2907]

And even opel has lost the old Gemini feel

[@user-fs3dg1po2z]

@R A He's talking about the VXR8 not the Carlton

[@purpleezah5382]

@R A Nah the cars until 2000 were actually great but GM fucked up the last years. They didn't only ruin Opel they also ruined other Brands and started building crap cars. BTW I am aware that GM bought Opel back then and maybe I shouldn't talk about GM like that because there might be no Opel without GM today. I wasn't saying that GM ruined them back in 1928 I'm talking about the last 15 years.

[@purpleezah5382]

@R A also Opel produced cars before GM took over but not a lot

[@purpleezah5382]

@R A just look at the Commodore or Diplomat those are great cars. I also want to restore a Kadett in a few years. Old Opels are really great and I bet they were fun back then and could compete with other German Cars but now Mercedes, BMW, and Audi make way better cars (my opinion)

[@ollie2244]

My dad had a 2.6L Carlton Diplomat. I have fond memories of that car, the leg room in the rear was endless, especially as a kid, and the full leather interior was as comfy as anything. The Vauxhall Carlton has always had a special place in my heart, even the basic models, but the Lotus is my dream car!

[@ollid124]

Amazing video Sid! You've just nailed your Top gear audition tape!!

[@ukaussi]

was lucky enough to be working for Vauxhall in 1990 and was the customer service consultant for all Lotus Carlton owners. Saw these being rebuilt from GSi3000 from Germany over in Hesel and was driven around the track in one by a Lotus test driver. Also had many trips in one myself and on occasion waved at a few Ford Cosworths :-)

[@cdsavage97]

Genuinely one of the best Automotive pieces on KZbin as of late! Felt like I was watching a Top Gear piece 😳 awesome work as always mate! Keep it up and you’ll make it massive, the next Chris Harris I say!

[@jasperaj1]

As a 14 year old teenager in Germany, that was my absolute dream car (Lotus Omega). Nice to see, that it is so appreciated today. Seen countless of KZbinrs who have been mightily impressed by it. Come on Opel, do something like this once more!!!

[@leoverrilli7498]

in 2017 Holden/H.S.V (the GM companies that built the cars to be imported) stopped all production in South Australia, my home state. Absolutely Adored this video (plenty of top gear feels) and it's great to know that people in different continents appreciate the Australian passion combined with European/American passion for V8/Turbo 4 doors.

[@austintrajkovski3007]

Leo Verrilli But you have to remember the HSV beasts are built from the commodore body in Clayton, and I’m not 100% sure but I think the produced VE and VF commodores in Melbourne as well

[@toadscrote123321]

I remember drooling over one of these at the local Vauxhall dealer for ages back in the day. Was a savage beast of a thing for its time. Another league to the Sapphire Cosworths of the time.

[@krismallion15]

That was one of the sickest videos and best tributes paid to the lotus Carlton I’ve ever seen absolute awesome video Sid 👊🏻

[@SidNorth]

Thanks pal 🙌🏽

[@Paul8342]

My Dad got a brand new Carlton CD as a company car back in 1991 - as a 5/6 year old I thought it was fantastic until one of his friends turned up in his newly acquired Lotus Carlton - we’d been outdone and I knew it - I was gutted and bowled over at the same time!

[@edwardkarran4963]

The production quality of this is insane, seriously reminds me of topgear with the cinematics and no-nonsense approach.

[@paullockwood7219]

I still love revisiting this now and again.

[@craigdixon4625]

I was 9 in 1990 and remember when this came out, have loved them ever since. Lottery win lotus Carlton is my first purchase.

[@DrWhosmate]

I remember sitting in a Lotus Carlton back when I was a very young teen, I was besotted, couldn't drive but had every single car marketing brochure I could get my hands on from the various dealers in my town, knew every spec of every car on the road pretty much. The LC is an absolute legend of it's time. Fast forwards to today and my hot hatch is faster...but *no way near as cool*. Hopefully work will allow me to tune into this one. Love your channel Sid.

[@itsjoel]

Your best yet. Will he watching this more than once, absolutely epic!

[@RichieRouge206]

I noticed that - just great to see. Old skool simplicity and none of the endless glam and showy wealth of new cars, especially the Germans.

[@MrRoyck10]

Sideway Sid one of the best car KZbinr on this side of the Atlantic has struck again with another nostalgic epic, I have clicked thumbs up prior to watching this episode of historic lotus Carlton.

[@emperorpalpatine3088]

Sadly you won't see anything like that again, cos Holden's dead and so is the Commodore SS. ;_;7

[@tosgem]

Yep, when he said they stopped importing them from Australia in 2017 for "some reason", I was going to make the comment you already have. It's because GM have cancelled GM Australia, basically. No more cars designed and built in Australia. Instead they are importing Opel Insignia's to Australia, front wheel drive pieces of crap and rebadging it as a Commodore. I don't think the Australian public will be fooled.... and certainly, there will be no more Commodores exported to the UK as Vauxhell VX, or to the US as Chevrolet SS. They will have to find a new police car in both Australia and the USA now

[@Paul-mq5yn]

@@tosgem the cops are now using the new commodore, made by Opel and with no v8 option. Bit of a shame really, ford have stopped making the Falcon too.

[@Paul-mq5yn]

@JezBollah 667 the NA barra 6 is reliable but believe me it doesn't haul ass. The turbo on the other hand goes alright.

[@Paul-mq5yn]

Oh right gotcha yep the NA falcons are a bit of a slug.

[@nunyabusinessmate420]

They could've made a rebodied Cadillac CTS or ATS (same platform) with a cheaper interior and they would still be like Holden used to be

[@ghandyman]

One of, if not, best pieces of work Sid! The cinematography and script combined were sensational. Loving the classic review of the car as well as references to modern classics. I’ll be watching this a few times for sure 👌🏻

[@lifu5238]

when I finished watching this video I expected too see a channel with atleast of a million subscribers, I was honestly shocked that some million subscriber channels don't have this level of quality videos on their channels. Also I guess you can say that the Opel Vectra C OPC was sort of a hommage to the Lotus Omega because the Vectra C was one of the fastest saloon cars on the sale at the time, even Jeremy Clarkson said that it's quicker than a BMW M5.

[@calimero1569]

impossible to beat the spirit of 80-90s.

[@fullboost]

Loved these back in the day, great video :)

[@chickentonight22]

We’re seeing the future of motor journalism, been a fan for a while Sid, still will be when you inevitably reach the top!

[@Auto.Anorak]

Wow I love the way this is scheduled like a TV show

[@paulvanbruggen1]

Thank you for this nice Lotus Omega tribute, i´m the Lucky owner of a Lotus Omega, number 552 , since 1993 , and trust me , Its not for sale, again, Thank you….

[@DanielSadjadian]

You're like a next gen Chris Harris, great content 👍

[@RandomGenera7ed]

One of the best made car videos I have ever seen, wow! How have I never heard of this channel!

[@joshoprayy]

Not heard that driv3r music in probably over 10 years yet still recognised it instantly

[@anyscaleclassics6880]

This is what top gear wishes it was. Top stuff!

[@Lb.q2]

One of my all time favourite cars! Too bad they’re so expensive

[@RotrexfezST]

Dream car,childhood car my dad had a mk2 Astra gte 16v and I sat in one of these.mega car mega video!!!

[@adamtaylor5677]

Mate Ive said this and I'll say it again. I've watched 15 secs and I can already see the production quality of this video and the delivery is deserving of many many more subs.

More of this! Can't wait for the next film!

[@ross147852]

This is some insane production mate, be proud, you need to be on tv

[@craigmccreath3182]

Unbelievable skids!

[@Birmingham_racing]

Still a dream car to me since childhood

[@ar568]

This is a high quality production my friend.

[@VinEvil]

Forgot how much I loved this video! One that’s mega close to my heart as my fellow colleagues were involved with the testing and development of this vehicle.

[@dreamopeth]

Best review of a car that would definitely be in my dream garage.

[@darrencottrell5541]

Brilliant videography and vlog mate. A power-horse of a machine from my teenage era and a car I adored at the time. My father worked for Vauxhall for over 25 year, so I was very close to the marque. A game-changer of a car that you have very much done justice to in a 2019 video. It doesn't get much better than this. Thanks for a trip down memory lane. Keep up the great work.

[@bmx4bmx4]

Should be a presenter on top gear, great video

[@timoldland]

Absolutely killing the game Sid. Loved this video!!!

[@wtfdididolastnight]

Respect your elders, the Carlton still is a true king.

[@StaxRail]

5:38 damn, I haven't heard the DRIV3R theme in years! Time to crack out the PS2! Great vid

[@woooster17]

A Vauxhall I would own in a heartbeat.. add those VXR V8s too

[@captainkaos754]

You mean those Holden v8 s pal.

[@k1ortia]

Awesome car and awesome presentation... 10/10

[@HelloHi-tt5sl]

I think this is the best I've seen of you Sid. I wouldnt be surprised if your Subscribers count increased dramatically after this.

[@T0mY555]

Doesn´t happen to me to subscribe to someone after one video ,well it happened here.Top notch quality .

[@TheLegenDacster]

Respect is due…..Awesome car and wonderful video to honour it.

[@jamesWilliams-pg4ye]

With content like this, you will surely blow up this year.

[@SidNorth]

Thank you

[@moviebod]

Bloody good video Sid and fantastic driving. What a car

[@marcus8647]

Gonna be sick

[@roadreg1820]

Anyone notice ‘The Driver’ game menu music they used halfway-though the video. Nice touch! What a car!

[@Hopgop1]

You are the next big car KZbinr if you keep this up. Loved your RS3 video from a while back, I saw a beatuiful Carton in the wild today, literally 20 seconds from my driveway, I look on youtube later today and here you are again. You really are brilliant at driving, video-making and most of all knowledgeable.

[@owenmorgan805]

Wow Sid, step above on the production quality, absolutely loved this

[@FilipSenna1]

Your best video in terms of quality so far! Great job Sid! Also a plause to Thomas and Radical Film for their contribution.

[@davidkennedy1077]

Nice vid, the Lotus Carlton is one of my all time favourite cars. The fastest saloon car (by a long way) for many, many years.

[@8888k]

Amazing video with amazing production. This needs to blow up!

[@nigelnuj]

One day these will come back to Australia

[@JoeAchilles1]

So so so so good mate 🙌 Watching it for the 3rd time... Well done to you and Thomas man, raised the bar again 👊

[@stephenoneill5062]

Same as Joe , it nice to see fresh face on utube some one who can atcherly drive , I've also watched yours Joe , love that new m5 u had , and the m140i , loverly cars , it good to see new faces thoew , I watched Ricky as well but not seen nothink new laterly , but good work that yous do , you should get your own shiew

[@unclevinnie3605]

Holy shit Sid. I love this in every way imaginable. It is sad to see the Holden Commodore (Vauxhall VXR8 GTSR) go since they stopped production, there is a more mental version than what you drove there as an Australian exclusive called the W1, but besides the point. I loved every aspect of the video, you pretty much capture it in a way that actually keeps me watching, something that a lot of car channels struggle to do at this point. Love it. Keep at it mate.

[@iamasmurf1122]

A holden commodore is a V6 base model , the V8 versions were never commodores example , you have a executive commodore , a berlina, a calais , SS, GTSR etc ... not a commodore its silly how people believe the shape are all called commodores

[@drakvaclav826]

Phenomenal work, Sid. Flawless video and legendary car!

[@boydiedj3718]

Brilliantly done Sid 👏🏻👏🏻

[@lukeh3582]

Great video man, just quality and class.. never lose that like some others have!

[@hmi1750]

Fantastic. Really enjoyed it and was a proper magazine style interpretation to video of the legacy that is left by the Lotus Carlton. This should played in any lotus or Vauxhall/GM museum!

[@Ryo-vw5hu]

5:38 got me bit of nostalgic feels

[@Skiddins]

Alwaysa wanted one as they were around when I got my first car, few years later I had to settle for the GSI 24V version. But I still have a soft spot for these.

[@eduardo999puerto]

Proud to have a Carlton, it’s a shame that the Lotus didn’t come to Brazil

[@supatubz74]

Fantastic video Sid, wonderful array of cars & brilliantly presented. Love the use of the Driv3r menu music too!

[@chrisloukes424]

A fine piece of work on a fine piece of work!

[@tommos16]

63k subscribers and I’m watching Top Gear level tv for free. Genuinely sensational mate

[@SidNorth]

Thank you

[@kazbanasil883]

Have a feeling this channel is going to go really viral

[@johnjohnson-fe5ot]

good work man, i really like where your video style is heading. Good work to you, your camera guy and editor

[@alanwayte1688]

Excellent review...very respectful of the car and era....I am on my 50s and had Carlton GSi company car which compared with BMW 5 of the day was a very very good car....however I was due to go to France to stay in the Pyrenees for two weeks with my then wife and two friends, the car was only two weeks old and had an issue with the power steering....the day before we were due to leave, I was fortunate that our small business ran some 30 Vauxhall Astra/Cavaliers...so I had a major strop when offered an Astra to fit four and luggage.....the situation was resolved by their sales director lending me their Lotus Carlton demonstrator ...on the proviso that I was the only driver😋.... it was unbelievable back in the day....3000 mile test drive

[@dct1]

As much as I love seeing the carlton, those Lockeed Tristars are a great sight too! Very good video mate.

[@blackbadgeautomobiles5643]

Bravo 👏 Loved It good work Sid

[@TearothDK]

Awesome video. The Driver 3 soundtrack got my nostalgia going too.

[@nunyabusinessmate420]

Mate this was brilliant, I'll say that now

[@evander6979]

Someone needs to get this to the BBC.... I cannot believe what i just watched. Top work mate ... top work !

[@peteydynamite8794]

Looked like a top gear segment, fantastic production

[@mayfairprestige2554]

Amazing Video Sid!!!!

[@darkchild130]

I owned a Monaro VXR for 2 wonderful years. You just got a sub!

[@jonhancock1335]

Your best production yet, loved the kickback to the nineties and fresh prince! What a car.

[@marcpearson3955]

Loved this, you really suit these looking back in the past history lesson peices!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Top production here Sid. I love these big family saloon beasts.

[@jack191188]

Incredible work Sid, so under rated on youtube! Keep up the good work!

[@matthewpatterson9184]

Inspirational AF. Easily your best work, Sid. Absolutely loved this production.

[@jackthehat8593]

Very good video, well executed and very good production. Perhaps you could do a series on 80's / 90's cars like this? Audi Quattro / Sierra RS Cosworth / GC8 Impreza / Integrale and such like? The LC is a car I always admired but could never afford, but as a Ford man at heart back then, I would have still chosen the Sapphire RS Cosworth I used to own over one. Would love an LC today, but they're very expensive for rubbish ones, and the good ones are a case of if you have to ask, you cannot afford.

[@xsduprwd3937]

I think the sapphire cosworth was a closer second than this chap realises, don't get me wrong the LC really is an icon. But i may be biased like yourself, cause i got to own the cossie!

[@jackthehat8593]

@@xsduprwd3937 I would love another cossie. I had a rwd in 2002 for 4 years (longest car I've ever owned) and a poor 4x4 in 2007, but these days they're too expensive and some parts are monstrously hard to get hold of sadly.

[@xsduprwd3937]

@@jackthehat8593 I had a beautiful saph cossie rwd as well (i have a very limited vid of it on here) from about 2011. Loved it, funny they are still not overly expensive down here in NZ. You can get one for 25000ish NZD for a tidy 4 door. Going up very quickly though. So I went ahead and got a Audi 100 URS4 quattro 5 pot 20v turbo.. My new wolf in sheeps clothing. Get one before people catch on!

[@jackthehat8593]

@@xsduprwd3937 I don't really have any images of mine. It was a Magenta one, 1989, leather interior and electric sunroof, rebuilt 205 bottom end with YBP head, hybrid T34 with .48 exhaust housing, 4x4 Cosworth intercooler and injectors. Was pretty quick for what it was. Those Audi's are quite rare over here. I currently have a money pit of an E60 M5 but looking to get an F10 M5 in the not too distant future. If I had a garage I'd get another Cossie. A good one here is about £20k.

[@scottparker943]

Great vid sid. Really well produced

[@A_J_Gaming83]

Apparently the 176mph top speed was limited. Another channel claims if the car is redlined in 5th gear then changed to 6th gear, the limiter is bypassed allowing the car to reach near 200mph. Thats CRAZY for a 30 year old family saloon car.

[@Berini74]

Never heard of this channel. Came by it by accident. Just wanted to say “wow” What a brilliant film, great presentor, epic car. 10/10!

[@diffypoo]

Completely amazing work there mate, honestly don't understand why you're only at 28,000 subscribers you definitely deserve a fuck ton more. Keep up the brilliance!

[@Driver_88]

That body roll in the Monaro jesus hehe

[@gregstuart1742]

Great vid Sid lovely Sunday afternoon viewing with a coffee👍🏻

[@adamcarvin486]

Incredible video top gear tv production quality Insanely good you should be on Tv presenting a car program your as good as any presenter out there Love your content 👌🏼👌🏼

[@user-og3cz1rg9v]

Very professional, well done

[@bruvwills]

What a great video, you’ve nailed the production on this one, well done mate, look forward to seeing many more videos like this!

[@konapauljones]

Great review of great cars.