Lotus’s first drive in 7 years! | Porsche 928 GT bodywork | Classic Obsession | Episode 55

Gary’s New Year’s resolution is to get the Porsche 928 GT and Lotus Elite finished. So he starts by replacing the Porsche’s rotted sills and giving the Lotus a new choke cable and fuel filter… before giving in to temptation and taking the Lotus for its first drive in 7 years!
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[@mick-nardini]

Whenever the soft piano music plays I always have the thought “And my name is J.R. Hartley” 😂

[@grobah]

I think of old ladies...

[@1968spikey]

Same here.😂 Not a fan of the brass band soundtrack though tbh.

[@matthewchannel9981]

"Hello, I wonder if you have a copy of the Lotus Elite Haynes manual?..."

[@ronanconnolly2196]

😂

[@user-bo1yg3im5q]

I love the music on your videos! Pretends it’s all calm when it isn’t!

[@geoffhann4109]

Another gem. The passion seems to radiate through the filming.

[@IcelanderUSer]

The drain hole under the rear window feeds directly into the trunk without a hose or anything.

[@davescott4065]

When you mentioned safety I thought you might put the guard on the grinder. Watch them fingers Gary!

[@robertcampbell1307]

Gary and the red car collection! 👍🏽

[@mickparry703]

Been following your channel for a while now and can’t get over your enthusiasm, really enjoying every episode. As an ex car mechanic please get a car lift Gary because you will do yourself in otherwise! I absolutely love your black Corniche.

[@BG-xh5rb]

Can't say that enough. I'm in my 60s, rolling around. on a concrete floor is painful during the chilly months and the warm months don't help much.

[@steve291274]

Great work Gary to see the Elite back on the road. My late fathers one was a 501 with cream leather when he had one back in the early eighties except his one was blue. Your one is bringing back fond memories.....😊 Looking forward to more videos on all of your cars.,..👍

[@bigalalbig]

Hi Gary, loving the content as always. One tiny tip, put something soft on the end of your jack handle, to avoid damaging any car that's close by. Ask me how I know :)

[@simonelliott5956]

A pleasure to watch as always, great to see the Elite running, Tom will be chuffed to see both his cars getting the attention they deserve.

[@anthonyfrancica1464]

You’re inspiring me to pull the trigger on an Elite! Keep up the great work.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

What an eye Gary has for shapes of metal panels!

[@Al-os2cg]

Looking forward to more on the Elite👍

[@pedrosalas4460]

Another exellent job Gary Another very well spent sunday morning watching you doing what you do best You are working with metal panels for some time ,you need an English wheel to help you

[@andysalter4473]

The charm of a classic Lotus never fails!

[@cgee3999]

What a pleasant, calming, soothing voice, just the sort of person I’d want working on my own car👍

[@earthstick]

That choke cable for the Lotus is basically a bicycle brake/gear cable. If the original was old and sticky then its a good idea to change both the inner and outer, then you get a silky smooth low friction action. You might be able to get a little ferrule to crimp on the end of the cable and stop it fraying, or you could put a blob of solder on the end.

[@drew699]

Good to see the Lotus again. Looking good.

[@anthonydonnelly8419]

Great to see the Lotus out!

[@garychilds1130]

The cam belt probley renewed after it snapped that is why the lotus sounds like it's running on three clyners the value is probably bent and don't forget the petrol is old

[@craigyirush3492]

That Lotus sounds so good!

[@matthewchannel9981]

Have you considered getting some outdoor carcoons? Would keep the moisture out during the winter period.

[@henryhol8538]

Its brilliant seeing these two again! Thanks for allowing me to sit in the Lotus at the NEC.👍🏽

[@clivemillington8452]

Yet another clip of your Skills Gary ,Well done you 👍👍😀😀

[@virgilrytaar9083]

Top work! So relaxing to watch, actually therapeutic for an incurable car fiddler like me. So glad you treated the inside of that repair panel, many so called professional restorers 'forget' that very important detail

[@rogerpritchard]

Watching from Roi-ET, Issan north east Thailand!

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Great video, don't think I'd have used the grinder near the open carbs tho, you know fuel vapour (!)

[@gotham1-ken588]

Good to see the Lotus 👍

[@spencerbrowning4126]

Another very enjoyable, relaxing and soothing watch, well done Gary ! Next video from L.A then..?

[@martinclapton2724]

Great start to 2024 , Gary. Lotus shows good oil pressure btw.

[@Vince_uk]

Absolutely AMAZING, that is the onlyt to way to describe this.

[@stewartevans3875]

Hey Gary - Great to see your cracking on with the motors again. Tidy piece of bodywork on the 928 and have to say you made it look easy (and enjoyable !). Wonderful to hear the Lotus running after its 6 months slumber - the new interior you are planning will look a treat and will really give it a lift. Awesome episode and look forward to the next one ! Cheers Stew

[@ronniewilson6597]

Great video Gary 👍🏻😀

[@life_on_cars]

I'll bring my MR2 project over for red paint 😊 great episode 👍

[@scottstrails9369]

Superb ..thanks Gary.

[@kylofoster5560]

Is identical to the Lamborghini Espada. A classic from the past.

[@B16YUG]

Are you going to paint the Porsche yourself? - I'm intrigued why you didn't also prep and paint the parts you had already rubbed back at the same time when you had the dust sheet out? Looking forward to seeing how you balance those carbs and what tool you use (when it's back from LA/work on the Merc)! Nice Work as always - you need to have words with your wife about putting a Car port on the side of the garage to keep the weather off the rest of your fleet!

[@CJS6611]

Hi Chris here from Lee on the Solent, Great video as usual. Keep up the good work.

[@mykehyslop198]

My dad bought a new 501 in 1976 from Len Street Motors in Chelsea.Gun metal grey.What a cool car to go to school in.

[@elenagoodinson4964]

Nice old blue jumper x

[@classic.obsession]

Elena! It’s Botega Veneta! (Was!!)

[@garychilds1130]

All of those grinder sparks next to the rolls Royce will make it go rusty

[@edwinmens9925]

Lovely red cars😁

[@ceedoubleyou]

always, always had a big soft spot for the Elite, remember riding shotgun in one with a crook gearbox back in the mid 90's.

[@davidhodgson7764]

Had to chuckle at the ice on the Elite. Was out in my S1 Elise the other day when it was 36C and no AC here in Perth.

[@blackvanandrobin6413]

Yeah man

[@leepilkington6498]

Thanks again, Gary. Great watch.

[@tezblackwell6796]

Top man 🙏👏👏👏

[@tanz8151]

Good to see the Elite getting out. Are you still waiting for a replacement chassis?

[@classic.obsession]

Hi. Yep..

[@leehayes70]

Please do my Landcruiser!

[@jeffhammond8969]

Europa is a very cool car!

[@philcross1057]

Saw you in an episode of Vera the other night! Had no idea! 👍🏻

[@deltoroarmando9047]

Hi Gary another superbe video i love it as all of them ..thank you for sharing big hello from Luxembourg

[@jamesmoon8947]

Well done that Man

[@as3cs3]

need to keep the suede dash surely

[@classic.obsession]

No I wanted to but what happens is it’s originally brown but has turned light green with the sun. So opting for clean new cream leather which was an option when new. Regards.

[@as3cs3]

ah. I remember you saying something about that in an older video but I'm kinda colour-blind so was none the wiser. Great work on every episode@@classic.obsession

[@marcusd2380]

Gay get a guard on that wee grinder just too risky with out it. U should still stick with the old fashion way of welding the tin work as it dosnt take much heat to distort it and u might only see the distortion after paint. And seam seal on all the welds and seam where u don’t see it. Great videos keep them comming

[@michaelstark9485]

BOOM 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@paulhetherington6022]

Where can i get me one of those welding jumpers man?!

[@keithgarland3404]

Always enjoy your videos, obviously you know your stuff, but for the cost of a new timing belt, its worth replacing, most manufacturers give a belt change in mileage, and age. You don't want to damage engine/ head.

[@michaellawrence3345]

Great job on the porche and u job née pads

[@RobertMoseley]

You have an awesome collection of RED cars! Be a shame to paint that Corniche!

[@classic.obsession]

Happy New year Bob! Did you sort your problem out with the carbs dumping fuel on the shadow? They’re designed to do that if the needles or floats stick. I sent you a message…

[@RobertMoseley]

where did you send it?@@classic.obsession

[@classic.obsession]

To your comments..

[@BMan100]

I was always wondering what happened after the last episode with the 928, the start of the welding then NADDA.....

[@ulflindstrand1169]

Love your videos! Can't wait for the next one.

[@martinboulden4388]

Awesome Gary. (Tribal Porsche)

[@jerehada]

Chop that tree down and you could double the garage width. Dig down and get a double height lift in !

[@Erwinhooi]

Another awesome episode, really enjoyed it, thanks!

[@jimreece7615]

@12:41 😊

[@Dg-zj6jo]

brilliant Gary happy new year sir

[@markroberts35]

Top work mate

[@handhwiegman8115]

Gary, you got a lot of red in your driveway… a mark of passion, or peril.

[@classic.obsession]

Liverpool!!

[@jezziegreene]

Another fab vid Gary. Keep meaning to ask - where for you get that vice stand from? I could really do with one! Thanks.

[@classic.obsession]

Got it from a garage closing down in my road.

[@jezziegreene]

Excellent acquisition! Thanks for replying. What make is it? I will see if any more are available on line.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

I think the Lotus has dodgy earths… slow cold starting and flaky indicators ! Great car though, responded well to a bit of TLC…

[@andydelapoer]

Hi Gaz, why didn't you planish the weld?, is it unnecessary with that welder?

[@jerehada]

Inner structure behind sill looked a bit scabby to.

[@davidpye2033]

Hi would you know how to remove the leather on a silver shadow thanks

[@ArmandoLoni]

What was the consensus on the chassis condition?

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘🚗💨🇬🇧

[@kevinwright3141]

if you sell the Porsche - let me know! :)

[@jonathancarson1974]

Are you both retired and single? No idea how you do it

[@grobah]

Gary I love the show and you are great but the music is awful mate. Please change it.

[@lukemallory7832]

Personally I love the music..!

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

It’s basically ok if at a low level….

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

First hahahaa

[@alancrisp1582]

🥱 Wow first, how exciting for you. Your mom must be so proud of you ?.....

[@martuchi7]

Yo he tuve estos 2 coches y el Lotus es el peor coche del mundo

[@classic.obsession]

Don’t sugar coat it. Just give it to me straight!! Regards..

[@craigdevenport2307]

Please,please ditch the plinky plonk piano in the backgroud,,

[@neilwharton720]

Gary I see you masked the Porsche but what about Rollie🥲

[@classic.obsession]

Don’t stress Neil…always covered while I working but removed cover for aesthetics when filming!! It’s gonna be painted anyway. Regards.