Lotus Factory Visit | Lotus Elite Rear Suspension Rebuild (Part 2) | Classic Obsession | Episode 82

[@a1topdog]

Gary being modest. Love the way he always brings Tom into the story and shares the credit with him.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

I loved the way the Concours judges messed with your head talking about whether the wheels should have been shiny or satin ! 😅 Looks like there’s an update coming involving 6 tubes of Autosol polish and several microfibre towels instead of a respray / refurb on those original rims !

[@ranjanaluwihare1511]

Love Gary a meticulous man of motors! Always admired the design of the elite! British version of the espada! 👍🏽 Colin Chapman an absolute legend!

[@j14phe]

Well done Gary and well deserved you've done a great job and old Dr Tom will be so pleased. John your friend from Glasgow

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks john

[@lukemallory7832]

That was a lovely scene with the former workers clearly quite taken with your car. I would imagine they were seeing things like screws and the like untouched in a way they hadn't seen in 30 years or so. Tom really did a great job and no better man than your good self to continue the journey. Great job on the seats too! Maybe next year you could take it up to Scotland for old time's sake.

[@chriskennard5920]

Brilliant Gary and well done to Tom as well. Shear magic!

[@bobfrankish8883]

Lovely job Gary. Trimming work looks tip-top.

[@alexday5892]

Absolutely fantastic job on the interior. Your man did a stunning job. That dash n centre console will be the bees knees once done. Wish I’d kept my 85 Excel and started on your journey. Hilarious to see the JPS emblazoned Sinclair C5 😂. But lovely to see Hethel. Been there a few times and the good fortune to go around their test track. Even met Clive Chapman at the Lotus 40th birthday event there. Lotus runs in my blood. Love your vids our kid. Keep em coming

[@DS246416]

Excellent episode, cannot wait to see the Lotus and you of course at the NEC :)

[@Matnrach2-mf9qr]

Retrimming the original material rather than using leather was definitely the way to go. Looks great

[@pedrosalas4460]

Great job in this car has been done. Like to see all the dormer workers around your car. Another great episode Gary,thank you.

[@robhjmpc]

Another great video ! Good to see Mike Kimberley admiring the car - he was definitely instrumental in saving Lotus after Colin Chapman passed .

[@porscha901]

Well done Gary

[@steve291274]

Great result for the Elite Gary and fully deserved and as you say only original once, long may it continue. Also how cool is that when you own a Lotus you get to meet the former MD of Lotus and Colin' Chapman's right hand man Mike Kimberley. Mike is always making comments about Lotus cars of any age or condition on the Facebook pages which makes the ownership even more special....🙂

[@classic.obsession]

I was honoured! Regards

[@martinclapton2724]

Good show Gary .

[@chrisd5610]

Nice one Gary.

[@as3cs3]

fantastic that the original suede stuff on the dash and doors has been brought back to life 🤩

[@superseven7947]

There is something just so right about Tom passing on his beautiful cars to you for you to continue on the stewardship and care of them. It's very fitting that the lotus received a special award for its amazing history and back story. It would have been lovely for Tom to have been present on the day, I'm sure he's delighted that both cars have went to their new custodian. Does my heart good 👍

[@simonelliott5956]

Fantastic Gary, what a brilliant tribute to Tom’s ownership and your work on this lovely car. Well deserved!

[@christopherbellisario9195]

Love these videos, the music brings me back to being a kid in the 70s/early 80s...chill

[@pauldann4616]

Great Show Gary, and just shows you if you put a bit of effort in, you get the rewards back including in your own satifaction.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

That interior looks fabulous.

[@tim205Mi]

Couldnt be happier for you Gary! what a great story and Tom was such a great custodian as we all are, well done Gary and look forward to more of you fleet adventures….. always been one of my fave channels 👍🍺

[@jeroenstaal4907]

Maybe it is my age, or state of mind, but watching this episode brought a tear to my eye..The recognition on how well the previous owner loved this car, as well as the effort Gary put in to make this car as close as original as can be without making it a show car is priceless. Gary, you almost would have ruined the interior with white/yellow leather upholstery and greyish/black piping, but I hope you see now how clean the car looks with this probably way more original cloth, one tone fabric seats.

[@drew699]

Great to see more Lotus content! I definitely subscribe to Alan Clarke’s view that old cars should remain as original as possible with a faded patina of originality, rather than a nut and bolt prissy restoration. Elite looks great and is a true survivor car. Thanks for posting.

[@simonnorcliffe5877]

😊I love the story's of the old cars , just awesome 😊😊

[@AdamMoore-rg2vt]

Gary, do you fancy coming to see what my 1978 Lotus Elite Type 75 needs to get her back on the road.. I acquired it from 13 years dry storage. Love watching your show! Keep them coming 👍

[@TheWidowmaker-xe4ji]

Well done Gary can't wait for the next episode....as always fantastic viewing

[@cossied01]

Another excellent video . I look forward to these.

[@ilovecds9606]

Looks great with original number plates.

[@nickargi]

Another satisfying video Gary! Really enjoy your meticulous maintenance of these old classics. The interior turned out amazing, nice choice with the colors.

[@jonboy9912]

Seeing all the old iron and the ageing blokes gathered around examining their work from the past and realising we are all ticking on brought a lump to my throat .

[@classic.obsession]

Life’s short! Regards

[@kyivwithgeofftanya5546]

Congrats, well done and great to see your work appreciated by the experts🎉

[@BMan100]

IT'S BLUE! so it means it's good. Hope Tom's doing well in his days.

[@mkalamo]

Thanks Gary, this one was a gem!

[@ronniewilson6597]

Great video Gary, i’ll try and say hello when i visit the NEC this year from a fellow scouser from the blue half of the city. Up the Toffee’s 😀

[@scottstrails9369]

Nice one Gary

[@anthonydonnelly8419]

Glad you enjoyed the event so much and came away with a well deserved pot! Gutted I couldn't make it myself

[@classic.obsession]

Hope you’re feeling better Tony!

[@anthonydonnelly8419]

@@classic.obsession Thanks Gary! Back home now, should be able to drive again in a couple of weeks all being well

[@martinboulden4388]

That reminds me I need to get some “Clipboards” for my Porsche Meetings ! Another great video Sir. Hope you’re keeping well. Regards Martin.

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks Mart!

[@jackdanielsamarreto]

Congratulations Gary on the trophy from lotus you deserve it excellent video as usual 👍👍👍

[@classic.obsession]

Appreciated!

[@robertsmith9373]

Jeepers!!! That Chassis rear cross member is knackered

[@classic.obsession]

Seat belt strap…

[@klwthe3rd]

The highlight for me in this video was when the judges and original assembly workers asked Gary to reconsider entry into the judging event. They really appreciated the provenance of Tom Hale's loving story and how Gary did his best to keep the car mostly original. Tom will be so proud. 😊

[@carlotomass119]

The mere fact they want you to reconsider goes to show the quality of your work Gary !

[@Zenyettamondatta]

My OCD is going with the mud on the inner I was convinced you would of blasted that at the start bud 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Keep up the stella work its brilliant. Thanks from an avid watcher.

[@stevebacon5466]

Nice of the Lotus ex workers to acknowledge your car at the show. Mind, they could hardly not include you matey. Great episode!. 👍

[@grahamoakes3991]

Always look 👀 forward to your next video and I like your commentary ,no flannel just straight talking ,unlike other videos that we won’t mention 🙊🤔 ,As they say each to his own..

[@bobskiale]

wonderful as always

[@adrianriley780]

Superb Gary really enjoyed that thank you.

[@stevenhaigh6337]

Interesting video and a well deserved award. I am in the process of restoring an s2.2 eclat riviera. Have been watching your videos with interest. I will be at the NEC this Saturday so I'll try and hunt you down for a chat. Hope that's ok...

[@classic.obsession]

Sure. I’m on the footman James stand 11 and 1. Grab a coffee..

[@peterconnor4193]

Another great video mate 👍

[@davidlowe392]

Brilliant, hope Tom gets to see this :)

[@simonnorcliffe5877]

Awesome video as always Gary 😊😊

[@matthewweinle8639]

Really would like to hear what the handling is like when all of the suspension is sorted.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another excellent video mark 🚗🚙🚘👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@malcolmclenton1663]

Well done sir!

[@rogerpritchard]

Great video as always. These lotuses have a unique sound dont they? I think its mainly down to those big carbarettors. I remember my T reg silver Eclat sounding the same!

[@neildonaldsonlotusexcelresto]

I would love to have been there mate.

[@spencerbrowning4126]

You must have been buzzing on your drive home after that piece of flattery !

[@garychilds1130]

Safety first you be carefull when grinding like that the grinder doesn't jump and get you when your not expected

[@Dg-zj6jo]

what a lovely job 6 week delay not good

[@spencereagle1118]

4:51 Got to admit it, we've all done it, but folks, never use an angle grinder like that, especially so close to your femoral artery.

[@scottcoe2633]

Brilliant film Gary Have you taken that or the Porsche back to show Tom yet ?

[@classic.obsession]

No. But it’s imminent. Regards

[@rayhill397]

When you going to bring old Tom out for a spin in it?

[@classic.obsession]

It’s going to happen soon. I think it will make a lovely episode and conclusion to a lovely story. Regards.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Wow Gary the interior turned out wonderful, can I be cheeky and ask how much it cost?.

[@classic.obsession]

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[@DaveWebb]

Great vid as always. Ehat type of dye did you use for the doors and dash? The doors or my Éclat have gone a similar way of your Elite and I'd love to bring them back to an original colour somehow.

[@pdeleede1]

It takes a brave man to handle an angle grinder so close to one’s testicles.

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘🫖☕️🍪🎥👍👍

[@bloomers359]

Gary just as observation.... Your Garage is getting a bit on the messy side you will lose some tools in your not carful 🙂

[@classic.obsession]

I already have. Just too damn busy! Regards

[@robertsmith9373]

Was the gift an RAC membership?

[@classic.obsession]

I wish!!

[@TheJensenInterceptor]

Please may I know the contact details for Paul the trimmer as I have identical interior to replace.

[@classic.obsession]

www.google.com/search?q=boundary+car+care&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari#

[@davidhart2979]

Hi Gary, would have been nice to have cleaned some of the mud from underside of the car before the video, pig with lip stick otherwise, all ways detail, your 70% there. Thank you.

[@classic.obsession]

Of course David. You’re welcome. Let me know when I can expect you. Regards.

[@nicolasbahena9249]

I want you help me please

[@nicolasbahena9249]

You can help me ??? I need to fix my car it's a Jaguar 1984 I no what se may car diy