Are there any Future Classics you'd like to see in our series?

@matricious

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful job! Would love to see the Renault sports Spider given a similar treatment

@BlackMaze

2 жыл бұрын

Morgan 3

@swimthrumyaquarium

2 жыл бұрын

Corvette C4 please

@PiDsPagePrototypes

2 жыл бұрын

Series 1 Lotus Europa, preferably with the R16TS engine swap.

@arnoldosu1

2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Mazdaspeed Miata.

Very moving when you spoke of your father in law. How lovely to have had that relationship and connection. Wonderful.

The smile said it all. Always one of my favourite sports cars and tantalisingly close to my budget 6-7yrs ago. Sadly not now. S1 prices are on the up and up...

Fantastic video becky better than top gear , an informative and indepht history of an excellent exhibition of Colin Chapman philosophy " Simplify and add lightness " thank you my friend much respect 🙏 👍 😀

@richarddarlington1139

2 жыл бұрын

Frankly, I never took Top Gear seriously. Just not my cup of tea.

@jamieoconnor1916

2 жыл бұрын

Yes your right Richard I agree with you on that 👍 you have cool cars sir much respect my friend

@BeckyEvans

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

I have a Series 2 and love it. She described the drive very well - especially enjoyed her comments that her cheeks hurt from smiling. That is actually one of the best ways to describe the experience of an Elise - mine hurt after every drive. The handling and road feedback are just so crisp and the sound of the exhaust so engaging that it is hard to not step out thinking it is one of the best and most fun cars out there. If you haven't had a chance, try to find one and drive it because words don't fully capture how they really feel.

I hadn't seen this presenter before. Much better then some of the well known ones.

Andrew is such a gent and a true lotus legend! Lovely cars 😍 👋

Great job Becky! Compliments to the owner.

Fun fact: the granddaughter Elisa recently got handed over the last Elise produced

@davidroush1224

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that was very cool that she was able to get it.

@peterthompson9854

Жыл бұрын

@@davidroush1224 She is very involved in the Lotus crowd still too. lovely lady, still has the S1 she was given.

@davidroush1224

Жыл бұрын

@@peterthompson9854 Yes - I have watched a few of her videos on KZread with her S1 and involvement. Nice that she embraced the car and culture as she grew up.

@janpamua7714

3 ай бұрын

She bought it

this car is beautiful 😍

What a fun looking car. The smile on Becky's face says it all. Thanks for showing us this gem.

Love the styling cues on this thing, aggressive yet pleasing to the eye. I'll take two, they're small.

This video made the S1 look so much fun that I’ve just bought one 😀

@adogmcdizzle

2 жыл бұрын

How are you getting on with it?

@marshallsonmotorsltd2101

2 жыл бұрын

@@adogmcdizzle smashing little car. Nothing quite like it. It’s got an S2 1.8 vvc 160 Bhp engine swap so it goes like the clappers 👍

Elise S1? Just the best Elise... 😍

Becky's enthusiasm and obvious enjoyment made this a cracking video to watch. Awesome.

Aaah just watching the wheel move about all over the place on bumpy b-roads, really miss mine.

A friend briefly had a Vauxhall VX220 Turbo in 2008 (until some old duffer in a Nissan Micra hit it and wrecked it). We took the car out on all the A & B roads round Delamere in Cheshire and thrashed it. The harder you drove it the better it felt. The Elise & VX were both excellent cars.

@markwalton8644

2 жыл бұрын

I also had VX220T but mine had been tuned with a VXR hybrid Turbo and intercooler with Nitron suspension. Boy that could go and the golart handling was unbelievable. Certainly a car i regret selling!!

@PiDsPagePrototypes

2 жыл бұрын

One could argue, the VX is the better looking version. Did that have the light weight shell?, I recall seeing videos saying the panels were bonded steel.

@aeiouxs

2 жыл бұрын

@@PiDsPagePrototypes As an Elise owner, I could argue the VX wasn't the better looking :P

@PiDsPagePrototypes

2 жыл бұрын

@@aeiouxs :D ;)

@BlatentlyFakeName

Жыл бұрын

The VX doesn't look as exotic. GM cut corners with it too so it has a few issues the Lotus doesn't. On the VX the steel rear subframe isn't galvanized, so they rust badly. Also the Elise is lighter.

I've never driven any lotuses, but I'm still a lotus esprit fan.. The cool factor in their looks is timeless

Apart from the Caterham 7, there simply isn’t a better raw sports car than the Elise & an early S1 is the lightest & rawest of them all. Mine has 150BHP & it’s a quick thing that gives you the high you need & the whole ritual of it being ‘a different’ kind of car is all part of its appeal.

I love this little thing. Masterful engineering

Great review! Looking forward to more of these from you.

Mint. I remember first seeing Becky on the Ben Collins stunt driver dvd. Great stuff.

Great video!

Still in my top 3 cars ever driven. Drove one on a track. Now got a Cayman 718. Different beast but love it too.

I'd love to know what Andrew's set up is on the damping/springs/suspension height... it looks a little bouncier than what I would have expected from stock. Love the choice of wheels :) And LRG, just like mine!

Amazing car!!! 😍😍😍

I will never forget when I drove my neighbours S1. That’s all I need to say!!

I’ve recently bought a K series S2 and I’m loving it as much as Becky. Very impressive screen presence and natural talent for presenting that made me want more. Well done 👏🏻

@peterthompson9854

Жыл бұрын

Are you loving the Lotus as much as Becky loved the lotus....or are you loving the Lotus and much as you love Becky?🤣

@marcusrussell1

Жыл бұрын

@@peterthompson9854 Both really 🙈

what a fantastic car the lotus Elise. I have a splendid s3 s220 CR and I go crazy for me it is the best car in the world little weight right power and fun always

Sounds far better than my S1 Elise T*** RPK ever did! I did a double take when I saw the plate reg. Mine was stock however, but this one sounds superb! Great stuff guys.

@steveluck9541

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like mine - Hurricane induction and Janspeed sports exhaust and big bore manifold.

These already are a modern classics, prices have been increasing for some time and I have no doubt will continue to do so.

Beautiful trousers

Awesome video Becky and I have to say you look stunning with a more natural complexion - Can’t wait for the next video.

@homosexualpanic

Жыл бұрын

The thirst is real

LOVE this car! Whilst living in London back in 1999-2003 wanted so badly to buy one and take it back to the US(home) but could not....! :( NOW however, one can import to the US via the "25 year rule" any vehicle from anywhere as long as it's 25 yrs or older. I have had for the past few years a 1993 Nissan Gloria GT right-hand drive JDM and love it too, mush different car than the Elise. As well have owned 6 MX-5's.....wish I had a Elise. Cheers for the video!

Thats a very lovely review and oh my, cant believe I found an owner that has his S1 longer than I have. But I definitely beat him on the mileage I ran mine.

Thanx 🙏🙏🙏

Find it hilarious that this episode popped up because I'm playing with the s1 right now and on Forza 💜💜💜💜🌸

@tedgunderson67

2 жыл бұрын

You should find it invasive!

@thebackyardairgunner8776

2 жыл бұрын

horizon ?

@GoodwoodRR

2 жыл бұрын

It's fate Drew

Hello Becky am sure it was an Honor for Goodwood to ask you to present a Legend in British Motoring, I enjoyed the 2004 Elise and miss the 6 Speed Manual Transmission Engine blew and would have had to replace everything on it to restore to original spec. It even had the original Radiator Coolant, as well as the chassis was twisted because I drove it hard every day. It was faster than Challenger SRT8 i WASN'T RACING just running to work during 90 probation period. It had 196 hp New job and couldn't wait 6 months to restore as it was my daily, and would have spent $55k + so I Looked for a White Performance Pack 2 with a Manual Transmission, and All white ones were basic without safety feature (Rental Fleet) So I Bought the only 2016 Mustang Performance Pack with Automatic Paddle Shifters, and Black . To spec this in November 2015 (prior to COVID-19 Condition or Chip Shortage ) it would have taken 6 months, and didn't want to wait that long. Therefore, bought the only Performance Pack a black 2016 👦🏻👍🏻🏁🏎 Magneride Suspension is awesome in the Canyons

Jeans. But also, sweatpants. Genius.

My 1999 S1 111S is the same colour (Nautilus Blue) and interior as this. It had a tidy up of some gel cracking and then a partial re-spray and a professional cut and polish earlier this year. You wouldn't believe how much sparkle has been put back into the paintwork. The paint looked a bit boring like the one in this review before but now it's just outstanding on a sunny day.

@marcwibble7949

11 ай бұрын

Where did you get that done?

@imagiben

5 ай бұрын

Is it Nautilus Blue or Lotus Racing Green on this video?

i probably consider getting one

Cool

Great review Becky…….. You reminded me of one of my favorite hosts, Alain de Cadenet😎

@PiDsPagePrototypes

2 жыл бұрын

His enthusiasm for driving and engineering, but a little less stuffy. I bet her swearing would be a lot more colourful given a Ray Hanna low pass experience....

@ruftime

2 жыл бұрын

@@PiDsPagePrototypes Yes! I whole heartedly agree!

750kilos? Woah, so much heavier then a Europa S1. Sadly the comments dept seems focused on the presenter, while thankfully Ms Evans is focused on the driving experience.

Always wanted a lotus Elise S1 & do an engine swap to a 4AGE

Great video, got to drive a few at Road Atlanta a few years ago in a small autocross had a blast. BTW, you're beautiful.

Great to see Becky Evans working with GRR. She’s much better than the rather juvenile BBC 3 show she’s currently cohosting. She’s a proper petrolhead and has genuine enthusiasm.

@BeckyEvans

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Noel 😂🙈

@PiDsPagePrototypes

2 жыл бұрын

Didnt mind the other show, but she was definitely the stand out performer. The bug-out truck episode,.. :D - the new Sabine in the making.

Whoa

@No-pl6nx

2 жыл бұрын

First rule of fight club is

Simplify, then add lightness...

Does anyone know where I can get a set of these speedline alloys to fit my S1?

@jamieorton6809

9 ай бұрын

You can get a set of victory alloys (S160) from Lotus Parts/Hangar 111 that look really quite similar

👍❤️

S1 for superior 1

Did you want a go in a faster one ? Honda k20 or Duratec? 👍

@steveluck9541

2 жыл бұрын

VW/Audi turbo transplant is pretty bonkers too.

@kylej3105

2 жыл бұрын

I own a k20 S1 👌

@DocDelish

2 жыл бұрын

@@kylej3105 me too and it’s epic 👍🏻

Not a car a Mith 😎🏆

‘Future’ you must be joking, 18 years ago they were at the bottom of the price trough, it’s a classic today.

@BlatentlyFakeName

Жыл бұрын

They are only going up now. Prices of S1s have pretty much doubled over the past 12 years. S2s are going up quickly as well.

Definite smile after looking at this beautiful face

Show me someone who doesn't like an Elise and I'll show you someone who doesn't like high performance driving. Maybe any kind of driving.

Now I know- my hips will fit

@PiDsPagePrototypes

2 жыл бұрын

Any other car but a Lotus, that wouldn't be a concern, for anyone.

@davidroush1224

2 жыл бұрын

It still can be tight. Solid aluminum buckets don't give. But, all worth it !

why is she not wearing the seat belt?

@KotomiP

2 жыл бұрын

She is, you can see bottom part of the belt at 7:48, and shoulder part at 8:52, the shoulder part kind of blends in with the jacket at some other parts of the video so it's hard to see

@windynotes

2 жыл бұрын

@@KotomiP Thanks, I see it now after bumping the brightness up on the phone. Btw her long hair on the left side helped conceal the belt too.

: )

It hasn't dated at all!

Small, light-weight, mid-engined. That had been offered before... by Lotus. But, 'sophisticated', the Europa is not.

It looks like a toy when you’re standing in front of it.

Unusual. She likes them fast and little.

@marshallsonmotorsltd2101

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

Kinda Female episode of Hagerty, nice one though

The Elise was not brought 'into fruition'. The Elise was brought 'to fruition'. I do not know if the presenter claims to be a professional journalist or a professional driver. I hope it is the latter.

@PiDsPagePrototypes

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, Becky Evans is a star of the Drift Racing scene, and you're nit-picking.

@philthewriter

2 жыл бұрын

It's KZread. She's a presenter. She's not "claiming" to be anything.

The over-the-top music production is pointless & irritating.

Becky, you are undoubtedly, as the Japanese would say, kawaii. This characteristic, alone, makes your videos watchable, even if the content is debatable. An example is this on one of the most uncomfortable, cranky, un-usable and fringe conveyances of the 20th Century, the Lotus Elise. If you are Becky sized kawaii or a typical small ( but perfectly formed) Englishman, entry, exit and operation of this roller skate death trap is marginally feasible ( and unlike the similarly dimensioned Mazda MX 5 (which normal sized humans, I.e., Americans, Australians, Canadians, etc., can transact with ease and enjoyment, relishing intense Japanese thoroughness in design and reliability) the concern for the operator seems to have been a distant last on the designer's fantasy concept. At 6' 1", my eyes looked over the windscreen frame, entry was a gymnastic challenge worthy of a gold medal and the interior as congenial as an egg carton. Tested in the middle of a BMW M 3 and E34 M 5, as a weekend relaxation device, the Lotus was a twitchy, noisy, harshly resistant brat of a car, barely more safe than a go kart. I'll let you guess which German offering got the nod. But, Becky, you could be singing the praises of a John Deere harvester and the blokes would still watch, though.

@steveluck9541

2 жыл бұрын

Sucks to be you. At 5ft 11 and 107kg it’s a bit of squeeze 20years after I first bought the car but I prefer to loose a little weight than trade it for boring looking Bavarian tank.

@oweneather1435

2 жыл бұрын

@@steveluck9541 Keep dieting, son. I will continue to drink in a depth of engineering perfection explicit as distance is devoured effortlessly and with confidence at 300 kph plus. I remember Jack Brabham commenting, " I'd let Pgil Clark race off into the distance in his Lotus and break down while I won the race". Has the chassis delaminayed yet?

@peterthompson9854

Жыл бұрын

@@oweneather1435 You're on thin ground there comparing the F1 history between Lotus and BMW. You are also in thin ground comparing the engineering of Lotus to BMW. The production of the Elise lead to several revolutions in car production and Lotus were absolute ground breakers in race car innovation. The MX5 you mention would not have existed without the Elan. In the Elise, which you call a death-trap, you are sat inside a tub of metal, I'd say you were safer in a crash than a Mazda. I wish you every joy with your BMW, and understand that the Elise isn't for everyone, but acknowledge the achievements of the car and the company.

Becky, on further reflection, you exhibit all of the lack of awareness of the direct inputs of 1960s ( and either side) cars. You rightly appreciate simple dash boards, direct steering, manual gear changes, communicative chassis and audible engines. All this was standard in the era to which I refer. You, surprisingly, disparage the Mazda MX 5 ( possibly because it is Japanese, nailed the formula you endorse and has sold over a million, not a miserable 8000), the car which regenerated the attraction of lightweight roadsters and created the market awareness without which the Elise would not exist. You may be interested to know that Mazda's chief designer gained the interest in roadsters of his President by lending him his Triumph TR 6. That worthy drove from Mazda's factory to Tokyo for a meeting and returned full of enthusiasm for creating a version for Mazda, as was intended. Get a TR 6 or, better, a TR 5 for its sublime Michelotti styling, and see what the Japanese executive did. Lightweight, classic straight six tuntable to 200 bhp plus, and all the sensations you extol in the Elise. That's the inspiration, not some original concept from Lotus, cashing in on Mazda's initiative. PS As well, Becky, grammar! " I'm sat...". Remember your tenses from lower school Englih, " I'm sitting...". Other distracting errors infect your otherwise charming delivery. You are a native English speaker after all.

C'mon love.... at least use heel/toe downshifts

@richarddarlington1139

2 жыл бұрын

Her timing on the rev match was off. She probably doesn't have a lot of seat time in this car, and every car is different. No need for heel and toe.

@mattyg135

2 жыл бұрын

Who cares ffs

@RememberJJ72

2 жыл бұрын

You poor little snowflake, All Seeing Eye.

@PiDsPagePrototypes

2 жыл бұрын

You need to heel and toe, didnt anyone teach you how to match revs for clutchless down shifts?

@BlatentlyFakeName

Жыл бұрын

It's quite tricky in the Elise if you aren't used to it. The pedals are very narrow and sensitive.

The car and the clothes are older than she is. And what's with the posh wideboy accent?

@Deltairony824

2 жыл бұрын

What