So happy to see someone understand the joys of the Seven! It's the simplicity and the connection with the road that I love. You mentioned there were Caterhams with more power, but those can also come with a ton more grip, and that transforms them into absolute track weapons - I have a bunch of videos on my channel. I am a very lucky chap and have both a race car and a daily-driver road car, and they're mechanically almost identical, but very different feels - it's very difficult to talk about "a Caterham" because there's such a range of options.

So glad you enjoyed driving the Caterham. Some of your comments made me smile. For many Caterham make the classic cars of its kind, that is those based on the Lotus 7. Others could be described as mere kit cars but a Caterham was and is a bit special. These were always described as having exceptional handling and direct steering. I suspect you found the rear-drive, tall skinny tyre experience a tad different and disconcerting. You’ve got so much fun ahead! Cars like this, and especially more powerful ones, are different and can bite but you can invest in advanced car control training to help smooth the way.

I built mine (a fairly low-powered 1.4 K series engined car) about 18 years ago and I can recommend the experience completely. Caterham make sure the really hard stuff like skinning the chassis are done for you so it's a delightful job of bolting new, clean components onto a beautifully built chassis. Caterham are also extremely good at holding your hand through the process which is very reassuring. By the time you are done the car feels it's yours in a way nothing else could and no standard maintenance task is beyond you because you know it so well. As others have mentioned, you can set the pedals up to suit yourself. It's quite easy to set the brake and accelerator to make heel & toe blips really easy. And who wouldn't want to do that in a Caterham? 😊 They will have to rip the keys from my cold, dead hand - and I know which of my daughters will be there to do it!

Tish! Definitely your best review so far. You seemed way more relaxed and chatty rather than being scripted - especially when driving the car. The little laugh as you dropped a gear was a delight! Well done.

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much. I did try to just ‘enjoy’ this car and get that across!

Testimony to the car’s character, the first thing you did after the immobiliser let you drive, you smiled! And that’s what it’s about.

This car is beautiful in so many ways! Must be extraordinary fun to drive it.

@AutoSocialUK

8 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

One of the best Video Reviews that you have done 😊

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! It’s always the ones I put the least effort into 😂

When we get the odd bit of sun they are real fun, even on a sunny December day. Being a Brit we will always have a soft spot for open top pared back cars and the Caterham is near the top of the pack. Enjoyed the review, think the smile was permanent throughout.

Thanks for the happy memories. Glad you enjoyed it in perfect weather. Lovely to watch your epiphany. Competed a bit in mine and took it to northern France for a long weekend. One of the best holidays ever. Unfortunately I had to sell it to buy some bricks. I look forward to your review of the next model up now you have a taste for engaging drives

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

Wow south of France! I bet that was absolutely amazing. I’ve definitely got the Caterham bug! 🐜

Right off the bat: the style! Definitely has a historic look to it, taking us back to the early days of the auto industry. It's one of those cars you would find in a museum, but not so much on the road in today's society. Very puny car, but one that will turn heads. Some may nod at it, other might laugh. But this design is where it all started, and it's amazing to see how far the auto industry has come: from a vehicle with 80+hp, to supercars with well over 1000hp. Good stuff!!👍🏿

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more! I loved the looks of people trying to work out what it is!

They are a fun car to druve, just pure enjoyment and have soul as you said. Definitely should be on any car persons bucket list to drive.

Well done Tish a great review as ever and good to see you having fun and enjoying the caterham they are pocket rockets and certainly back to basic motoring someone I knew had a bright yellow one I believe caterham bought the rights to the old lotus seven and they have improved the cars and made them for must be 50 years Glad they are going strong I would love one but doubt I would fit in it sadly! Keep up the hard work and I think you should have one! Daniel

Best review yet. Totally enamored. The car! ;) Honest!

You show us what fun a basic ice car is 👍👍👍

Amazing video Tish! 🎉

Great review ...Cheers!

Ah! You love it! Great vid Tish! 🙏🏽

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all your help filming 🫶🏼

Great review , and a proper simple car , fantastic

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, Couldn't agree more!

Similar to a Dutton B+ I had many years ago, great fun, would love one of these just for sunny days, after watching your review of the GolfR 20years I’ve decided to buy one, should be here in November/December

There are three positions for pedals. Its not the work of a moment to change but it is possible to bring the pedals closer if needed.

Good fun indeed. How good does that little engine sound, making all the right turbo noises too 😎

@hughphillips1427

8 ай бұрын

Who would really want to do a 0 - 60 time? Better to enjoy the feel of the road handling.

Great review. I might be wrong but caterham seems one of they cars that even a non car person would benefit and learn from. And as a car person definitely would have one in the ever growing euromillions car warehouse

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

I think you’re right, learning about what really makes a car ‘a car’ simple driving pleasure!

Thanks so very much for this review! One of those rare British brands but one with a great history. I'd love if you could also review Morgan cars? These are available in the US, but are extremely rare here.

thank you to shared your absolute feeling ı Will buy definıtly by one in near future

I love it ❤!!!!

That's a great car.

Damn..If I had a garage...I'd be so into getting a 7.... The Prisoner!

Gorgeous car and an equally gorgeous lady driving it - you'd have to do the driving, Tish - just wouldn't be able to drive it, due to it being a manual transmission (darn!). Love the color, too!

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

Hahah thank you!

@marcelbeaty8671

6 ай бұрын

Just bought a 1997 prisoner coloured super 7 with a 1600 Ford k engine with a 4 speed in . Built by a Ford engineer with 13000 miles from new .... havnt driven it yet so will have to see what it's like..... I have a blue mg rv8 so that's going to be a different kettle of fish to that I guess apart from them both not having power steering...

the gearing is without doubt the best thing about this car and I dont think anyone would have a problem with it, if they drive a manual....... Its an MX5 gear box, one of the best out there.... virtually all these type of cars use it, westfield too...

Top review and a top car You never let us down week after week always a pleasure to see your reviews

Great review and next will it be a New Morgan Plus 4

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

I need to learn more about all the different types!

Never in a million years would I fit in that car. Looks fun though!

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 it is bloody tiny. I don’t think the average fully grown man or woman would!

6:02 ""pull it away From you?"

England has built so many roadsters but you can never drive them in england its always raining and freezing

It's all in front of you!❤😅🤭

Nice car, but i think my mx5 is challenging enough to get in and out 😁 Do i see correctly? there is water behind the oil pressure gauge glass🤨

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

Hahah yer and it’s even trickier for the passenger because you have to dodge the exhaust! I’m sorry, I’m not sure about that.

It's all in front of you!❤🤭

Try it out in the wet, when I passed my test I had an Escort Sport and a few of us would go drifting round roundabouts, power siding, my uncle was an amature rally driver as a hobby and I learned how to drive in his Sunbeam TI, he wrecked it then built an Escort, cars like the caterham will really teach you how to drive, I don’t like any technology in cars or turbos or anything, prefer it old school, I prefer no ABS, traction control, makes cars to easy to drive, car would be cool with a Milington engine

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

Hahaha yer I’m really not sure how well I would have got on in the rain!! 😅 No doubt next time i have one I’ll be so lucky though!

@LoosleyLouise

9 ай бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK making one of my own videos now, hope caterham can put you on a track day and a rear drive car experience, great video Tish keep up the good work

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

@@LoosleyLouise oh that would be amazing! I hope so too 🤞🏼

@LoosleyLouise

9 ай бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK Would be great with a Toyota engine or Honda power, do like old school Ford personally,cmon Caterham cars, give Tish a treat

Hot weather , hot girl ❤

Safety equipment limited to shades but Tish decided to go dangerous.

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

Hahahha live life on the edge me!

Honder engines?

I didn't know they made a narrow one. This looks so much fun. Glad you had a sunny day for it

@ColinMill1

9 ай бұрын

Yes, it is in fact the same dimensions as the original Lotus 7. The pedal box was moved forward at some point to allow a bit more leg room but that's it. The wide body (known as the SV - standing for Series 5 apparently) was introduced at least 20 years ago.

Shame this model is not available for shipment or sale to the US.

Grandma tish 😊x

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Great video Tish you should try a GBS zero or MK sportscars for 2 more companies who build hand built sportscars based on the caterham

maybe look for other fun kitcar models to review

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

I’m really good friends with the guys at MK sports cars, so that could be good?

@joachimkylhammar5084

9 ай бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK how about the MK Phoenix or/and MK Fulcrum

Tish can anyone help me to get uk PR ???

This is not a Super 7 600, this engine is a four cylinder, might be the Super Seven 1600. The 84bhp is a Suzuki 660cc 3 cyl and a smallest exhaust.

@user-wf7zj2rj8i

5 ай бұрын

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If you are tiny, you probably have no hope whatsoever 😂😂

Filmed on the ONLY day of summer😂….

I true drivers car

Not pin sharp handing ! Sorry it’s a 7 if not a good handing car then do tell what is it’s based on a Lotus.

Monday uploads

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

I’m all over the place atm! Got a Thursday upload on the way next 👀

fantastic car, shame our safety nazis wont let them be sold in Canada. we are force fed 3 tonne SUV's

Caterham’s don’t use MX5 engines 🤦🏻‍♂️

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

Sorry, I should have specified, kit cars

15:09 So no airbags,no push button start, no automatic parking brake, no keyless entry, no modern upgrades whats so ever,what the purpose of this review again?

@dlg78

9 ай бұрын

Because it's a new model.

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

Just having a bit of fun, that’s what the car is made for ☺️

@genepatrick4232

9 ай бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK Enjoy.

Hopefully you're wrong about the steering! And not chucking it into corners.

@AutoSocialUK

9 ай бұрын

It's less about the steering and more about the skinny tyres