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.

@MIKE-kz7ld

3 жыл бұрын

Ariel Nomad? Lol

@xu5144

3 жыл бұрын

While mx5's are and all they are no way near as raw as a 7

@bigdawg2246

3 жыл бұрын

a 1930s grand prix car checks all the same boxes you described except grip lol

@bobstark184

3 жыл бұрын

I own an almost identical one but with a couple of tweaks (quaife ATB diff and 3D mapped ignition to bring the old xflow into the, er, 90s 😊). Used to race it - drive to events, take the tools out and stick the numbers on, check the tyre pressures and off you go. It was still competitive fifteen years ago against anything in the class. Not bad for a car designed in the fifties with a pushrod engine from the sixties and brakes of a Triumph Spitfire 😁. I loved your reaction and review - you really got across the sheer simple joy of driving one. If you get one you won’t regret it - they don’t depreciate, cost peanuts to run and you can fix most things yourself 👍 Go on, treat yourself!

@tizeret

3 жыл бұрын

Honest question, How did this compare to the morgan 3 wheeler?

AAGGHHHH. Motoring perfection!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

I want to live in Vermont in a shack and drive this every day 😂

@That_fella_named_J

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives Is it a 5 or 4 speed? Shifting looks great and tight, just right for it's characteristics

@boosted1100

3 жыл бұрын

@@That_fella_named_J It's a 5 speed

@That_fella_named_J

3 жыл бұрын

@@boosted1100 thank you ! I'm considering getting one

@caterhamsuperlight

3 жыл бұрын

@@That_fella_named_J 6 speed also available which is Caterham's own gearbox - closer ratios and a shorter throw than the 5 speed - it's mega :)

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

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahha

This YT channel is gold

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@sebyouthere

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives came across you a week ago, have now watched every one of your videos.

"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.

this is what four bangers have to sound like

@bobroberts2371

3 жыл бұрын

See also " On track with a Formula Ford 1600 | How to Drive - Episode 5 " on the channel " Motor Sport "

@staLkerhu

2 жыл бұрын

F*KIN' EU disagree 😒

@alexnather7614

2 жыл бұрын

if you get rid of the rasp i4s can sound pretty good

@Mr.Marbles

2 жыл бұрын

and any 4 banger can sound like this too. its just illegal in most places :(

@kingprone7846

2 жыл бұрын

sounds like an audi

The pollar opposite of a modern SUV

@sean6992

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@marinolepre5271

3 жыл бұрын

SUVs aren't cars, they're just appliances.

@sean6992

3 жыл бұрын

@@marinolepre5271 lol

@tyler9703

3 жыл бұрын

@@marinolepre5271 Except for the Urus, Bentayga, RSQ8, Stelvio Quadrifoglio, Levante GTS, Macan Turbo, Cayenne Turbo, Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Durango Hellcat, 2022 Bronco and Defender. There are alot of dull SUVs out there, but there are arguably nearly as many really engaging ones. Crossovers can go to hell though.

@marinolepre5271

3 жыл бұрын

@@tyler9703 Almost agree with you. I'd exclude from your list Urus, RSQ8, Cayenne Turbo and (pseudo) Defender. I'd include Ineos Bombardier (real Defender), and Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, even if they are all terrain and pickups.

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!

@sean6992

3 жыл бұрын

Why isn't fun on stats as well lol

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

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Even I rewatch this one once in a while 😂

@markm0000

2 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives Like a old sex tape lol.

If I remember a certain hamster also loves these cars

@ps1hagrid84

3 жыл бұрын

Richard hammond

@anlog540

3 жыл бұрын

@@ps1hagrid84 Richard Hamster*

@positivesquad

3 жыл бұрын

Richard Hammock

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Wealth Rodent

@phillsmith9255

3 жыл бұрын

Hammond prefers a Morgan over a Caterham.

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!

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

@Dcc357

3 жыл бұрын

Do you know how much I would PAY to have rain here in Arizona for a month straight? It actually happened back in 2017. We had this horrendous June heatwave where it went up to 117 degrees. In July, I swear it rained everyday! It was incredibly satisfying.

@martinhnilicka2114

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dcc357 well... that sucks too. It's been raining for months now here for a change and I'm freezing my ass off. Still waiting for that spring to start though :D

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

@leomux2004

Жыл бұрын

"You might not like it, but this is how the definitive car looks!" - Me, right now.

James may would approve

@austinhunt1515

3 жыл бұрын

Mainly because it has a wind screen

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

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!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Any time! Thanks for watching

@AnkerBS

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is track and autocross focused. You can also find them with conventional seat belts, softer suspension, and a couple more concessions to comfort. But personally, I am totally in love with this car as it is. I drove it from home to Lime Rock Park and home in a single day, 300+ miles in a day. I was surprised at how comfortable I was. The biggest issue was the exhaust noise. I should have brought some ear muffs!

@roverwaters3875

2 жыл бұрын

it's a street car, not a track-focused kit car

@dosh8276

11 ай бұрын

There's a french company named Martin. They made replicas of numerous cars, one of them being the Super Seven which are more street focused than the original: the engine is less powerful but more torquey and smoother, the car is a bit heavier and wider for a more comfortable riding experience. The Martin Super Sevens were especially built to cruise around the winding countryside roads rather than zooming on a track at full speed. The driving feeling is quite similar to the Catheram, it just feels a bit more tamed.

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

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.

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!!!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Woah! Thank you for this

@will9480

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree, Definitely my favourite by far

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

My left ear really enjoyed this video! haha

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thankful that I answer the phone on my right ear...Lefty is still recovering haha

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

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

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Great winter project!!

@eagle_gr

3 жыл бұрын

any updates?

@OVER5TEER

3 жыл бұрын

@@eagle_gr It was delayed a bit for a part shortage. Should ship out soon, which means I should get it in January hopefully!

@eagle_gr

3 жыл бұрын

@@OVER5TEER I hope you drive it soon mate Keep us posted :D

@bavyerali

3 жыл бұрын

any updates now?

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.

@westfieldracer

19 күн бұрын

Donkervoorts are another level, way better than a Caterham

One of the iconic cars

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!

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

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

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

😆 same!

Funny how simplicity in motoring is perfection!

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!

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

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

@feetfunguz9240

2 жыл бұрын

I can confirm this!

@alexholdren4009

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, it sounds very similar to my 72 cb.

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

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 👍

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

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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

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.

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

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Also good user name. Reminds me of the caterham

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

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.

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.

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.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Hey joe! I feel you. I’ve had some good weeks and some really bad weeks lately but I just keep making videos. I hope you can find some kind of creative outlet

@joekickass2833

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives i’m sorry to hear you’ve been going through bad weeks. Nice of you to write back. I’m a pianist so I do have a little outlet for my creativity. Thank you for being ever so helpful. God bless!

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.

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

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

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

God, the exhaust rumble and pops. Perfection.

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..

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

Oh, thank you so much for this video! 🙏

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!

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

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

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angus!

I've been thinking about buying a caterham for a year or so.... watching your video has pushed me very close to the edge!! Awesome video thanks

@another3997

3 жыл бұрын

You won't regret it. I loved mine and drove it all year round, even in snow and ice (with winter tyres on). It had sticky Yokohama A022 tyres for most of the year which gave plenty of confidence. You also have to learn to be smooth on the inputs... it's so direct and responsive, being hamfisted and treating the throttle as an on/off switch will get you in to trouble. Especially in the wet. Oh, and the full hood and weather kit is a pain to get on and off!

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.

The sound of the shifting is Soooooo satisfying!

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

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

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,

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

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@justgrayyy105

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives And if you want me to be completely honest, your videos are some of the most ASMR POV driving videos i've ever seen! theres no one else id rather watch drive some of the best sounding and most unique cars, and just wearing some nice headphone is an amazing experience, JUST by watching and listening to your videos. It makes me want to feel what you felt! I want more Caterham videos now lol. The sounds of this engine are just too good and is good material for an Eargasm 😂🤤

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.

World's most underrated pov driving channel. Keep the hard work up. Love your vids ;-)

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think the more folks share the videos with friends and get picked up by blogs etc the bigger it'll get. Just gotta keep making videos!

So strange , just bought one exactly the same but right hand drive as I'm in the uk. Love the induction sound from those twin carbs. You're so right, nothing comes close to that simple back to basics driving. Heaven!

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

This channel is the at the very top. Gold medal Ted.

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

These are so cool! An absolute dream car of mine. One of the modern Seven 360’s would be perfect.

Great film, great motoring ! Thank you.

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 🇧🇪

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! This car is still on my mind vividly months later

@regisbigot

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives ... so it's time to get one ;-).

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!

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! He’s a great guy

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

Great video. You accurately captured the true essence of the 7 type roadster. Driving at its purest undiluted form. I am currently building my 2nd 7 Type called the R10 from another small British company called Tiger Racing. Just like Caterham, it captures the raw driving experience and appeal. Finally, for me, the super 7 is the best of the Caterham 7 range both in terms of affordability and purest blend of power. Like you said in the video, you don’t feel you need anymore power to make it anymore fun.

Awesome scenic driving! Perfect car to do it with.

Just came across your video, seen one of these for sale in my area and your revoew just makes me want to go and look at it. Great video made me smile as you were going through the gears:D

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

A wonderful review in every way

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 !

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

“Information”

@WelshRabbit

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives "You WON'T GET IT!" 😍

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

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.

You have the greatest job! I don't know how you don't have more subscribers!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think it will grow more as folks start sharing the videos among their friends and social networks.

Such a sensorial vehicle. Amazing!

Makes me want one even more. Now to look in the ads!. Great video.

Watching this man get really excited for a car like this makes me enjoy these videos even more 😂

mine (green & yellow, 1600 super-sprint from 1996) is currently garaged as they've been salting the roads around here for the last month and that is bad news for a seven, so it was lovely to share in your obvious joy and wonderfully rapid progress through the sun dappled fields and woodlands. i can't wait for the spring. btw, i find that barefoot is best.

The ford kent with those webers is a joy to hear. great memories.

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

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 😍

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!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

I cannot even begin to express my gratitude for the experience. Thank you for sharing your incredible toy. I hope you had a great autocross with it today! Maybe I even helped clear some carbon as preparation haha

@AnkerBS

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives I did fine on the autocross in spite of the temperatures being in the 40s and 50s. My tires never warmed up, but there's no such thing as a bad autocross! I was actually surprised at how fast my final run was.

@eymanyouwell

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnkerBS would you suggest looking into an older one (like your one) or a new pre-built kit one? difference is about 30,000 aud.

That cold open! Could tell you had fun driving it

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

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.

Bringing back so many fun memories.

How awesome! The engine note the responsiveness ... reminds me of my hot rodded 1972 BMW 1600 coupe 💓

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

Love the pops and bangs! It's the best!

I don't understand how this account is so God damn consistent. Great stuff man

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Lots of work to keep it moving

Such a wholesome video

Yes, a super fresh upload..

Your fun gives me so much fun👍👍 yes, a Caterham is a pure driving machine. Gives so many smiles a mile (as Bruce Meyers once stated...).

Great to see and hear someone who actually gets what Caterham's are about. I often go out to get some gas and the driving is so addictive that I end up coming home with less than I started with, I just can't stop driving it. You just don't need 500 horse power to have a great time in a car. I brought my 7 over to the states in 2005 from the UK. with about another 25 cars along with some U.S. friends in their 7's and some Ultralites and drove from Houston to San Francisco, around 4,000 miles in three weeks, it was the trip of a lifetime and good to meet so many great people!! My other car is a Porsche Cayman which is superb, but nothing compares to a Seven for fun on four wheels. Also if you want to see a fast Seven check out the Caterham 7 620R at FOS 2017 on U-tube, it beat every Ferrari and Lamborghini, Aston Martin etc. on the hill climb there.

Make me wanna go out n buy one!! Doesn’t get any better- this and/or a Lotus Elise, like the one I just watched Ted review. I thought the sound of that four banger was brilliant. But this one is on a hyper level! So guttural n raspy with real pops n bangs that together create such emotion, without being too in ur face. Just perfect!