Lotus Elite Interior Restoration | Classic Obsession | Episode 76

[@klwthe3rd]

This is EXACTLY why Gary has thee best followers on his channel. Gary really cares what we all think about his projects and takes them to heart. I'm proud to be a part of this community. 😊

[@dannyperfect9270]

I got deja vu looking at those rear bucket seats in the Elite. My Dad had a white one in 1977, and I remember sitting in the back. I'd completely forgotten it till then. He'd occasionally pick me up from school with Abba blasting out the 8 track. Happy days

[@classic.obsession]

Haaaa!! Brilliant!

[@RobertMoseley]

Welcome to Mavers Auto Shop, Hiar Care and Tire center!

[@classic.obsession]

Did you sort your leak Bob?

[@gregorcameron8638]

Another brilliant episode - right call on retaining the originality of the Lotus. No end to your talents with the haircut! Impressive!

[@TheJensenInterceptor]

My daughter did me a 4 all over back in August, it was great, loved it and I looked okay...🙂

[@classic.obsession]

Why don’t you check out my latest 2 episodes? Episodes 81 and 82 both featuring the elite. Regards.

[@NHSeidler]

Great video. Cheers from Denmark

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks for watching!

[@jonboy9912]

I have a trimmer near me who understands the character of vehicles and their history. He's stopped me making mistakes before and his work is top class. I also love visiting his place that is huge with hides hanging like tapestries everywhere. I also love the smells and admire the skills that you can feel all around you. People like this are a dying trade and I doubt they will be with us for long. Right choice Gary, your hair needed a trim too!

[@tech1nocat]

You’ve answered my question anyway, thought you were wearing wigs! 😂

[@classic.obsession]

Haaaa!!

[@grantchallinor5263]

I thought the same) but I think Gary's brother also has a similarly shocking amount of hair ("her" - using a Liverpudlian accent).

[@BullyBoxer]

@@classic.obsession all the bald guys in the comments Gary .😂😉

[@tech1nocat]

​@@BullyBoxerno me at 50, but i've no got a head of hair like his, impressive!

[@richardstevens8479]

Me also: I thought he was wearing wigs. Lucky guy!

[@BMan100]

And here I thought you were going for the Steve McQueen look from Bullitt, god that 928 Interior shot always gets me, that cream leather.

[@adrianriley780]

Excellent decision Gary with the Lotus keep it original. The black Corniche will look amazing in the brown leather. So much to look forward to on the channel. Thanks as usual for the videos.

[@classic.obsession]

Welcome! Appreciated..

[@john_milner]

We even get 'bonus footage' of Gary doing a hair restoration as well as a Lotus one ...👍

[@mrdainase]

Another cracking installment Gary and great to see the Lotus is getting that bit closer to being a stunning example once more.

[@Joe-e9s]

I wish there was a guy for Upholstery like this guy is close to me. What a down to Earth man he is.

[@simonelliott5956]

Great video as always Gary, I think you made the right decision, although I’d have been wrestling with the same issue. The Elites are so few and far between now, that it’s like being the custodian of a piece of art, by all means bring it back to as near its best as you can, but don’t fundamentally change it.

[@Gizmo5h1t3]

Great video as usual and a free haircut to watch as well!😂

[@simonmenzies3142]

I’m going to use that trimmer Gary. Thanks as finding good people is the biggest thing when restoring cars. As Iv sadly found out to my cost. What a top bloke. So pleased I came across this channel.

[@davidkemp3088]

Great choice to keep the interior original. Looking forward to seeing it completed.

[@BullyBoxer]

That Porsche 928 is my favourite car you got gar .👏🏻

[@classic.obsession]

Next on..

[@Matnrach2-mf9qr]

Well done for leaving the interior original. The right choice

[@peterurquhart7191]

Hi Gary I love the haircut 😂 I can’t wait to see the lotus being finished 👍

[@hishamabukhudair337]

upholstery man is one one of a kind BLESS U BOTH

[@rogerpritchard]

Blimey, it's turning into Gary's hairdo salon channel. He'll be doing highlights and poodles next 😂

[@DS246416]

Another fantastic episode, Thankyou!

[@stewartevans3875]

Well...... never thought id see you cutting your own hair on CO !! 🤣You definately made the right decision on the Lotus Interior - originality all the way for me ! The leather would have been great but recall seeing this on the later models which fitted in with the more modern look; I think it will look great re using the existing fabric and cant wait to see it ! Another great episode Gary ! Cheers Stew

[@classic.obsession]

Nice one Stew!

[@steve291274]

That's great Gary you've gone down the original route with the interior. You perfectly summed it up about originality especially now Elites are so rare. Although my Dad's old 502 had cream leather so you might have got away with it......🙂 can't wait to see the car done...👍 I heard about the Lotus day but us mere mortals aren't invited like we used to be as I went to the 60th and 70th bash at Hethel....😢 I blame Geely for that.....😂 Hopefully someone like your good self will do a video for us of the day....😁 Great video as ever..... Cheers Gary....👍

[@classic.obsession]

I’ll defo do a video! Regards

[@andrerennard7147]

your a man of many talents Gazza ✂️

[@pedrosalas4460]

Another great episode You ve decided well Gary, good choice for the interior,keep it like it cames from the factory

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks Pedro!

[@wolfganghobelsberger6720]

Hello Gary, thats one of the reasons why I'am bald headed.Give it a try😀 A good decision you made to keep the interiour as original as possible.

[@classic.obsession]

Just like Grosberger from the movie ‘Stare Crazy’then?!! Regards

[@beverleyreid1318]

Love the content of your channel Garry. I have a ‘74 (metallic purple) Elite. You have made the right decision, they are so rare that you should keep it as original as possible. I’ll be using your upholsterer in the future. Looking forward to seeing what you are going to do as regards chassis repairs.

[@martinclapton2724]

Yep , keep it standard spec , I’d have gone for the suede / alcantara to basically smarten it up but again to original specs. When my Ford escort Mexico exhaust went in the same place , I sleeved it , it self welded together with gun gun paste ! That was 1981. Good DIY haircut BTW.

[@classic.obsession]

Mart, I went to several shops locally and just couldn’t find the right size pipe. Regards

[@khaledays]

THANK YOU for keeping it original ❤

[@johneales9490]

Good choice with the upholstery

[@nerdalert4444]

Can’t wait to see the seats and roof.

[@henriknilsson7851]

You have made the right decision on the Lotus. While not to current taste, it is an example of high 1970s exotic car.

[@classic.obsession]

Result! Always looking for the bargain!!

[@spencerbrowning4126]

Ace car restorer and not a bad barber either !

[@PatrickHostler]

Such a pleasure to see brilliant skilled craftsmen at work. That Lotus is gonna’ look awesome ❤

[@bryandalton959]

Cream leather with chocolate brown piping.

[@classic.obsession]

Good call!

[@roberthayden1527]

Gary! The haircut really stole the show. The fact that you took on your viewer's wishes to keep the Lotus as stock as possible speaks volumes. These cars are rare and best kept as they appeared from the factory and 'arts and crafts dept.' at Lotus. I hope you had a great trip to Los Angeles, even though it's been a bit hot out here! next time you're here just take my Eprit out for a drive!

[@classic.obsession]

Love to Robert. Prob over again October time to the SL. Where bouts are you?

[@roberthayden1527]

@@classic.obsession Agoura Hills, in the direction of Malibu. 101 (N) takes you there and you're getting used to the 101 from where you work on the SL. I have plenty of tools too. Use whatever you need. October is a perfect time of the year over here too.

[@billywhizz98]

Glad you have had a change of heart on the Lotus interior the piping would replicate your Porsche interior

[@craigwilliams6734]

Gary, I love the way you take everything in your stride…even cutting your lovely, thick hair!!! (Green with envy over here!) A great channel!

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks Craig! Appreciated mate!

[@mickparry703]

Classic stuff, and here’s me thinking it was a wig! Love your channel. Keep posting and I’ll keep watching.

[@classic.obsession]

Haaa! Thanks Mick. I hope you’re subscribed!! Regards

[@mickparry703]

@@classic.obsession I certainly am Gary!

[@gmac7947]

Hair cut without the mileage correction GARY ……..PURE CLASS ✂️ hello from DUNDEE 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thevauxhallman7157]

Oh Gary, you gave me the best laugh in a long time when you did yourself a quick hair cut. Probably because I've done exactly the same thing in the past, much to the annoyance of my nearest and dearest. You are so fortunate to have specialists near you like trimmers and chromers. In Scotland we don't have anyone who is willing to do these jobs. I even have difficulty finding a decent coach builder they're only interested in quick turn arounds and how much money they can get out of you. Good luck with the Lotus. Thanks for another great video. From Geoff.

[@classic.obsession]

Pleasure Geoff!

[@blakeriley6690]

gotta watch all of this

[@engineer6250]

…Keeping it original, I agree with that decision, but I have to say, that ain’t no ‘short back and sides, Mavers!’😂

[@classic.obsession]

Haaaa!! What dyou expect for a free haircut!!

[@billyt8165]

And I thought it was a syrup 😂😂😂👍and that saved £12 . Couple of nice cold beers … so cheers 🍺🍺

[@Deycandocandey]

Another great episode mate ❤

[@anthonydonnelly8419]

So pleased you are getting to Lotus to celebrate the Elite and keeping close to original is the correct call in my view. I was going to be there myself in the Excel, but life has got in the way and I can't be there now

[@stukatz3903]

Lovely job Sir. Top marks!

[@lukemallory7832]

Hi Gary, I'm sure the Lotus would have looked great with the leather, but I'm inclined to agree on keeping it original. I think it's going to look superb when it's all finished! I'm a fan of cloth seats and one of the cars I miss the most is my father's Saab 9000 Turbo which he specified with velour seats back in late 1992. The good old days! Haircut scene was hilarious! I think we're all jealous of the magnificent mane!

[@classic.obsession]

Haaa!! Thanks Luke. You know, I’m also a fan of cloth seats. I love my eclass e320 saloon seats..

[@leohagan]

I ama hairdresser and that’s a great haircut!

[@Br1anuk]

Mild steel welded to stainless! Now wonder it snapped off.

[@classic.obsession]

I see it all the time!

[@ianmedium]

Always thought you had many talents and now, Barber! ✂✂

[@markw4263]

I’m not quite sure if I’d flash back to the 70s or not, but you’ve got to wear your bell bottoms when you drive it. Who’d a known, but you can do the hair 70s too!

[@Erwinhooi]

Great episode, really enjoyed it, thanks!

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Thank you

[@classic.obsession]

You're welcome

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Two "trimmers" in one episode !

[@classic.obsession]

Haaa!! Good one John!

[@jontus9925]

I love your videos.

[@kyivwithgeofftanya5546]

As always a great relaxed update on your vehicles. I had an Eclat for awhile and it was fun but stick to Jaguar now

[@Shane-zx4ps]

First of all Gary your new hairdo is lovely, Gary any chance you can say how much it is to get a cars leather seats done by this guy?. Your videos are brilliant, everything is explained in lay man’s terms for us less skilled lads, thanks 🙏.

[@DonAl9114]

Hello Gary , would be fun to have you as neighbour. You can fix anything. 😊😊😊

[@nijasty]

And cut your hair!

[@mcashnv]

Bloody 'ell mate. That haircut.

[@thomascoyne157]

Originals all was best if it could be kept that way👍👍👍👍👍

[@neilharrison7555]

HAIRCUT !!! Looks like you do the same as me! Remember at Lockdown, when you couldn't get toilet paper or electric cutters!! Now it DOES look like a wig - I'm thinking Paul Weller early days or Keith Moon !!!!

[@life_on_cars]

Top video again . I wish I had hair like that 😂. Agree with originality on the Lotus. However, I've just decided to change my MR2 seats from Fabric (original) to leather 😊 although they are still original seats if that makes sense !

[@classic.obsession]

Yes it does, totally. That why I was going that way as it was an option at the time. Regards

[@Simon-ry1lw]

What was that comment about the old seat foam rubber, all those years of use 💨 parp 😂

[@jamesfoster2850]

Wasn't going to mention your hair, but I will agree with you - it did look like a wig! Great video anyway

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks James!

[@kevincollins1060]

I would up grade the interior to 503 spec, the engine and gearbox have been updated to a later spec.

[@andrewf7822]

Good decision Gary. Original is the way to go.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

That jag looks to need the front tyre re inflated.

[@classic.obsession]

It does. Also needs a new oil cooler which I’ve purchased. Just need to find the time to do it. I may also fit the fen a/c system. Regards

[@Jack-it6qt]

Hi. Garry what make of car covers do you use for out doors protecting your cars. Thanks

[@classic.obsession]

Breathable ones but outdoor covers. I touched lucky with the rolls cover. Got an original from the RR factory that somebody had picked up when he worked there some years back. It’s for a seraph but fits the Corniche perfectly. £100 new in the bag. Result!

[@RW-bi2rp]

Would it not be better with brown piping on the seats? to match the carpets and dash. Edit = good choice in keeping it original

[@classic.obsession]

Yep. It’s not a bad call..

[@krislomrub008]

Hahaha - just love it! Fix your own car, cut your own hair - totally logical!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

In the day, I felt the 'fuzzy upholstery' was a bit poofy or like the wife's ideal sofa covers.

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

when people have welded on my cars in the past they put a device across the battery - presumably to protect the electronics in the car - is that a thing or not required???

[@classic.obsession]

Probably an old school thing but can’t hurt. You never can be too safe! Regards

[@ringo196]

I thought it was Michael Crawford 😅

[@classic.obsession]

Oooh Betty!!

[@tednruth453]

😂 short back'n'sides #8 please 😂

[@classic.obsession]

Yes…it was an 8!!

[@E92M3Guy]

They're only original once Gary, as you well know . Incidentally the best of show winner at this years Pebble beach concours, was a completely original type 59 Bugatti in the preservation class ,the first time in the event history that an originally preserved vehicle has won, imagine all those billionaires have spent millions restoring their duesenbergs, only to loose to a tatty old Bugatti. The tide is turning to original vehicles. You made the correct decision . 👍👍👏👏

[@classic.obsession]

Yes. Magnus was at Pebble beach while I was in LA last week…Duisenberg douchebags hey!!

[@E92M3Guy]

@classic.obsession I saw Magnus wandering round on the Pebble beach livestream. Some emotional damage and dented ego's done their me thinks.

[@GarthGoldberg]

I don’t think I could get out of the Lotus back seats, if I could get in.

[@classic.obsession]

Likewise!!

[@Dg-zj6jo]

good hair cut ha where did you get the nice cover for the rolls from please

[@classic.obsession]

Rolls Royce

[@Dg-zj6jo]

@@classic.obsession i see thanks sir

[@classic.obsession]

Well, I say that. But I purchased it new in the bag from a contractor who worked at RR some years ago. It’s actually for a seraph but fits perfectly. Regards.

[@BillLaBrie]

I’ve always like these but I’ve probably been wrong.

[@raycroal]

what size of guard did you use to keep your hair that long??? good job anyway i am going to try it.

[@classic.obsession]

8..

[@hamishcruden7623]

You crazy guy.... cutting you own lox.... LOL

[@colinmcleod4190]

The home hair cut was the last thing l was expecting to see.

[@classic.obsession]

The joy of the unexpected!!

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

well that saved a few bob home hair cut .

[@ronniewilson6597]

Great video Gary. Always best to try and stay original. If you want new leather buy a new car. 👍🏻😀

[@classic.obsession]

Very true Ronnie!

[@adamgilesconcoursdelegance9302]

I thought you were going for the retro covid lockdown hairstyle?😅

[@classic.obsession]

I just went for the free option!!

[@malcolmclenton1663]

There's nothing wrong with bowing to public opinion. Good choice. 👍

[@mkalamo]

I knew it I thought is this the episode where he cuts his hair!

[@Saaketti]

Did you know that welding stainless steel with normal steel wire will make the stainless steel rust at the welding spot. Not ss weldig wire degrades the stainless steel to normal steel at the welding spot.

[@classic.obsession]

Yep. But what d’you do? It’s obviously lasted like that for a long time so it’d probably be ok for a few years more. I’ll be fitting the spare original system, I think, when I’ve rebuilt the suspension. Regards

[@Saaketti]

@@classic.obsession That is pretty normal situation to have. In perfect world you'd have separarate wire for stainless ect. But I don't know how is ss wire to weld with mild steel. I haven't tried it. Your way I have and welds has lasted years.

[@DeregulatedDesign]

75 years of Lotus? Wasn’t that in 2023 (they were created in 1948)?

[@GarthGoldberg]

Gary: I’d say stick to Rolls Royce. They may not corner like a Lotus but they’re built like tanks.

[@classic.obsession]

My rolls does with the handling kit. Seriously! Regards

[@DJWerkz]

I think make friends with someone that does laser ablation would be quite useful to you Gary

[@classic.obsession]

I’m mates with the Avro Pro guys!! Regards.

[@OldLien1]

HA HA HA ! if the acting thing doesn't work out, you have another string to your bow, hairdresser lol

[@classic.obsession]

Yep. Forget the mechanics!!

[@philsrowse7266]

Are you into American muscle cars it'd be nice to see some on your channel

[@classic.obsession]

Not really been my bag so far but never say never!

[@philsrowse7266]

@@classic.obsession I love them all aswell as my 76 silver shadow1 I have a 1969 mach1 mustang & a 71 dodge van & always had jags

[@joesullivan-y9r]

Lol, I always thought it was a wig.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

You should have clippered your hair whilst it was dry .❤

[@jimbeglinger]

LOL...the haircut would have been perfect if the video showed you looking into a sideview mirror

[@classic.obsession]

You’re right Jim! I missed a trick there! Regards.

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘🫖☕️🍪🎥👍👍

[@carlotomass119]

An6ther great and Interesting episode thanks gary