Hey everyone! CarTrek filming is going on, slowing the next few steps on the SC-F, so now some British content. Big things coming in 2021 for the channel!

@christianbuczko1481

3 жыл бұрын

That Triple rotor you have would be perfect.

@xtremesnipes98

3 жыл бұрын

tavarish please dont try to make a submarine from it

@dramalifeny

3 жыл бұрын

Just to let you guys know they sell external cd players that hook up via usb so you guys can check the included cd manuals. You dont have to buy a whole old school pc or laptop to watch 😂

@mb3656

3 жыл бұрын

Rear lights from a Fiat X1/9 I think

@mb3656

3 жыл бұрын

@@dramalifeny likely that windows 10 will read the disk BUT the workshop maual may have some old install programme

That Nissan Titan seems very familiar. Ive seen it somewhere.

@AmeerHamza-nv2ei

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes wizard. Longtime subscriber of u! That's jared's titan!

@ASMRrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

yes you’ve ignored it while picking up tavarish’s murcielago😂

@gorbiebarrow4080

3 жыл бұрын

Wizzzard!

@TheAntinowherelane

3 жыл бұрын

That Car Wizard seems very familiar. I've seen him somewhere.

@matthewaper3716

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Wizard!!!!!!

The red v8 James May drove through Patagonia is legendary

@AxleChastain

3 жыл бұрын

There is a red 97 v8 for sale on auto tempest right now.

@alexei9216

3 жыл бұрын

So true

@BoxInThisLapVR46

3 жыл бұрын

James's car was great but Jeremy's 928 was the car people talking talked for reasons you probably know

@BoxInThisLapVR46

3 жыл бұрын

Sad to to think them cars a crushed now

@OpioidDeal3r

3 жыл бұрын

ikr but its sad how it was crushed with the 928 and the mustang

Having pretty much restored one, you guys are in for a lot of fun.. pain. You’ll be surprised the positions you will get into! Everything is awkward. All the engine work can be done while it’s in there, but if there’s a fair bit, just remove it, it will be so much easier!! You’ll realise that if you change the water pump. If you have the engine out, check the fuel tanks, as that’s the worst job, fact. This Esprit could keep the channel going for years. Join the FB Esprit groups for knowledge and help. Don’t ruin it. Look forward to watching.. good luck!

@largol33t1

3 жыл бұрын

What's funny is that a biography about the Esprit mentions in several pages how difficult maintenance or simple engine repairs can be!

@1nvisible1

Жыл бұрын

*We remove the engine even for annual maintenance. Once you've done it once it's a 45 minute job in and out. With the engine in, you need tiny hands for maintenance.*

No one who saw "The Spy Who Loved Me" ever forgot about the Lotus Esprit.

Jared: "I am in a Lotus" No. Jared you are *wearing* a lotus

@Toxic2T

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@FrankyRedEyes

3 жыл бұрын

It must suck to be as big as Jared.

@joannaatkins822

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankyRedEyes As a 6'3" petrolhead, I can confirm that not fitting into vehicles is a curse. Also the back troubles are endless!

"Everything is hand built, so nothing fits". 😂😂😂

@crunch6947

3 жыл бұрын

it is a kit car made from off the shelf parts except for the frame and fiberglass body you can get a spread sheet that provides all the parts and who made them

@cabronski754

3 жыл бұрын

Just imagine someone like a carpenter saying this to the customer after the house is built :D

@TheRealColBosch

3 жыл бұрын

That line got a laugh, a clap, and a subscribe.

Absolutely love the Esprit, please be tasteful with it! It deserves an amazing reincarnation.

I can't even tell you guys how happy I am to finally see a Lotus get some love. Growing up as a kid in the 80's this was my DREAM car second only to Don Johnson's Ferrari in Miami Vice.

First a correction then a little story: 1: The DeLorean was based on the Esprit, not the way round you said it. 2: I went to a work experience placement from school when I was 13 and the engineering place I went to' s owner had a black '88 version of that car. Any time he had to go and look at job at a customer's premises we went in it. They are ridiculously rapid. Sadly the owner passed away a few years later and the car has stood in the corner of his old workshop ever since. It's still immaculate as his son cleans and keeps it under covers but it would need a full mechanical going over to run again. It turns over but all the rubber parts have perished from sitting for 26 years. I have first refusal if he ever does sell it or first passenger ride if he restores it though! Oh and to time the engine you take it out and do it out of the car, the rest is done via the ECU.

@Jenna08848

3 жыл бұрын

There were lots of facts that were incorrect, I chalked it up to the excitement.

@joe08867

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah first thing I heard that was backwards. It happens

Lotus is my dream car. I’ve loved them ever since Roger Moore drove one in a bond movie

@grejen711

3 жыл бұрын

Same. LOL Every 50-60 year old today!

@jeffcard3623

3 жыл бұрын

The spy who loved me

@largol33t1

3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly, the movie "Pretty Woman" may have saved the brand. Sales of the Esprit more than doubled when the movie was released.

@steffenvonberg466

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, can understand that. Own since 7 Years an Esprit V8 and it is awesome.... Its the car of my dreams - and I am German, so no Porsche...

@adammorris3082

3 жыл бұрын

Same here also,It's always been a white one that I'd want too.

"it's made like a Delorean" - erm Lotus made the chassis FOR Delorean

@mightress

3 жыл бұрын

Deloreans do not rust... Body panels not, chassis is quite a mess a brown crisp on quite some of them though. 😛

@jcc3494

3 жыл бұрын

I was constantly thinking that, bothered me more than it should have

@mightress

3 жыл бұрын

@@jcc3494 not that hard to rebuild though. Or order new one from lotus.

@francescofaccodelagarda5408

3 жыл бұрын

Ignorance is bliss...

@idontcareaboutyou7757

3 жыл бұрын

@@mightress neither this.

Check out Soup classic motoring, he’s restoring one and in stop motion.

@justblairthompson

3 жыл бұрын

His build is awesome...

@wagonsroadsters9451

3 жыл бұрын

Came here to comment this. Glad to see it was already posted.

@hamhead25

3 жыл бұрын

He's great craic as well.

@commited84

3 жыл бұрын

100% @Wrench Every Day, time to collaborate!

@staticaudio6961

3 жыл бұрын

This... one of the best car building channels on KZread with amazing camera work and positive vibes.

I didn't forget about that car. The esprit is amazing.

@arcadiagreen150

3 жыл бұрын

Freddy paid 35k for a roof scoop for a car.

@jstocking9955

3 жыл бұрын

I have seen a sweet clean model at a ferrari dealership in black

@MrPafleouf

3 жыл бұрын

it was so cool it even had a videogame !!

@Nyjawonder

3 жыл бұрын

Who can forget a car that can turn into a submarine and fire torpedoes. plus Elon Musk has one I believe. Seriously, I want one of these, an S4 V8 TT.....one of these days

23:56 I can *feel* the excitement of the both of you when you find that box and I can see the glee on Jared's face, it's so great

Used to have posters of this car in the 80's on my bedroom wall. Awesome car

The previous owner forgot to include that VHS copy of "Basic Instinct."

@shornandkenny

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I remember the lotus' in basic instinct

@davidh7339

3 жыл бұрын

@@shornandkenny Lots of cool car chase action in that film.

@shornandkenny

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidh7339 amongst other things lol.

9:57 after the music started it felt as if I was watching Hoovie's Garage.

@Jesus_christ333

3 жыл бұрын

Same! Sounded like his theme music in reverse

This episode is like a great buddy movie! Such a joy to watch you two get excited over this car.

Can't wait to see this build! Love that your going to make it right! Lotus is the underdog of super cars, but no doubt has it's spot on the poster wall of every kids bedroom dream car.

I like how that Mr2 is just chilling in the background

@73xlh

3 жыл бұрын

Because MR2's do that...Dont get them mad tho

@cataractcowboy9822

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, are we all just gonna ignore that?

"The Wheeeeezard" might be able to help you out here. Hes only recently finished a 2.2 that was in his shop for a year.

@michaelreynolds1904

3 жыл бұрын

Also might be a good candidate for a 4 cyl Ford Ecoboost swap. 300hp out of the box and tuneable

@fourutubez7294

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelreynolds1904 The transaxle is a weak point and doesn't like a lot more than standard

@michaelwynne4346

3 жыл бұрын

Aren't they having a lot of Problems with the Ecoboost

@dj_paultuk7052

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelreynolds1904 No, its a rubbish engine. The most common swap is the SAAB B234. Fully forged from the factory. SAAB Trionic 5 is now opensource and the engines can be tuned to 400 or 500bhp with no physical mods at all. Mines been at 400 for nearly 15yrs now.

@derrickthomas5686

3 жыл бұрын

@@dj_paultuk7052 damn

Super excited about this build series! And I agree with what others are saying, to drop the engine to do all the work. Just makes sense bc you guys have so much to do.

"IS THAT AN ESPRIT?!" As I saw the thumbnail. One of my favorites of that era

In the 80's you need a room for "activities" near the dashboard

This is the best car you've ever purchased, I *Love* it

The Stevenson Esprit is one of the most beautiful 90's cars. Nice find!

I remember when jarod Started showing up and there was hope some stuff might get finished, and he even joked about Freddie’s penchant for buying endless projects.... now I’m not sure who is enabling who....

Since no one else said it, Lots of Trouble Usually Serious .. I can't wait to see how this comes together!

@hansdegeytere

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had 2 Esprit’s : an SE & an S4 : no issues. Had an Excel, Elan & 2 Elise’s too : again no issues ...

@neilmicklewright5630

3 жыл бұрын

I have a '91 Esprit SE. I have also had a '94 S4 and a late model V8 Esprit. None of them has ever let me down or left me stranded. On the other hand, pretty much every other car I've owned has had more issues.

@colinritchie1757

3 жыл бұрын

@@neilmicklewright5630 I envy you your car history , my experience comes from running a local uk car club where club members would prop up the bar and recount their latest disasters , Original Elites. Elans and early Elites and Eclats most living up to their reputations.. pity they all looked wonderful!

@drew699

3 жыл бұрын

The idea that 70’s Ferrari’s & Lambos were anymore reliable that a Lotus is a joke. A 4 pot will certainly be way cheaper to maintain than a hellish V12.

@colinritchie1757

3 жыл бұрын

@@drew699 Never said they weren't , BUT I do recall a member of the club explaining to me why most of the valves on his wife's Esprit S1 needed to be replaced after she started it one cold Scottish morning , and because of the freezing weather the timing belt slipped a notch or two .. simple doesn't always mean trouble free

Fun fact: That's why fasterproms channel is named that way. He started tuning back when it was all eproms!

@Jesus_christ333

3 жыл бұрын

Damn!

@Drunk3nMas7er

3 жыл бұрын

Close, his old man did, and he took over the business when he died...

I would love to have a friend like Jared. He has such positive and chill vibes

I always loved the Esprit. I remember as a teen, working at a service station in 88, when an Silver Esprit pulled in. What a car, and what a sound!

You NEED to send those CDs to LGR. He's definitely got something that can read them.

18:20 - it's the famous Lotus "drive-by-wire" system!!!

Very much looking forward to this one! Full resto please, and possibly paint it BRG!

I've missed the Freddie and Jared show. :-D Seriously, the way they play off each other (and Freddie's gently self-deprecating sense of humour) is wonderful!

“Everyone forgot about” suuuure. The Ocelot Ardent in GTA is literally one of my favorite cars in the entire game.

@i_am_knuckles

3 жыл бұрын

The ardent is fast and has excellent traction at top speed

@jeffwolfe4058

3 жыл бұрын

I know just these idiots didn't know about it

@portermcsorley

3 жыл бұрын

@@Schmuly nah, the Ardent is great and all, but the Deluxo has the OP missiles and it can fly. I said the Ardent was one of my favorites, the Deluxo being at number one and the Ardent at number three. My number two car is the new Toreador.

"It looks like a kit car!" Welcome to Lotus! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I had a buddy in Orlando that had one of these, and it was FUN. Can confirm that the seats are basically on the asphalt, and you feel every pebble in your back. But that rear glass is incredible. Can’t wait to see y’all sort this one out.

Nice find, would enjoy seeing cars like this, ones that have just been given up on. Bring them back to be enjoyed once again.

What child of the 80s DIDN'T love an Esprit?

@ScottJ175

3 жыл бұрын

Only with the submarine option :)

@artoodiitoo

3 жыл бұрын

Only saw it on an Amiga lol

@jorgengabrielsson6660

3 жыл бұрын

ME 🙄

@chickenbob7567

3 жыл бұрын

Amen brother! So sweet!

@muskokamike127

3 жыл бұрын

Hailed as the "econo box with an attitude" Lotus said "v12? look what we can do with an i4"!!!!

Holy shit I love this car. I'm so glad you guys are keeping her stock such a cool 90's car

Was waiting for this episode since I first saw Lotus in your garage! Esprit was my childhood's dreamcar. Not Lambo, not Ferrari - only that pure example of Gugiaro's design. Hope to see progress on this beauty soon! Wrench Every Day!

That rocks guys! Can't wait to see it in close to showroom condition again, I know you can do it. It's one of my favorite exotics of the 80s and 90s.

Always wanted one since "If Looks Could Kill" thank you Richard Grieco and heady from NCIS LA was a badass

This vid prove my theory that jared is a cat... If it fits,i sit...

@groosbro1

3 жыл бұрын

A while ago a friend who's 6'5" and 350ish got stuck behind the wheel of a 90's 911. It took 3 people to get him out.

@samsonian

3 жыл бұрын

Like a cat...except the flexibility part.

I've loved this car ever since I saw If Looks Could Kill with Richard Grieco as a kid. This was my DREAM car for years! I'm so glad that you picked one up, Im super excited for this!

Took me a week to watch this, expecting just "another" once-super-car-now-driveway-queen-time-to-rebuild car. But I'm honestly so excited after seeing how much passion and care went in to the car with previous owners. It shows, and I'm so excited to see this come back fresh and new again!

"I'm in a lotus..." it's called the Lotus Position.

My father has one with very low miles, it is an amazing car, so happy that you keep the original engine !

Of all the cars done on this channel, this one is by far my favorite.

I am so excited to follow this! I subscribed the moment I saw you post this on Instagram! The Esprit is one of my dream cars and I can’t wait to see you guys do it right!

I've always loved the styling on the esprit, I would really like to have one someday.

I know it’s not the same one but I hear James Bond music in my mind when I think Lotus Esprit

I also own a1990 Esprit SE in need of a rebuild. I never wanted to let it go. I look forward to this adventure on your channel.

amazing find! you guys are awesome to watch!!

" Oh- I'm tasting it, all right". LMFAO

Probably the worst thing about lotus was their link to the delorean.

@davidstewart4570

3 жыл бұрын

You bet. Not just the car, but the company, too. Colin Chapman died before he could be indicted for conspiring to embezzle DeLorean money (provided by the British taxpayer) through a Panamanian bank account. DeLorean's CFO was jailed, and the judge said that he'd have given Chapman ten years if he hadn't croaked beforehand.

YES! One of (many ) dream cars of mine, from back in the day! PLEASE, keep it with it's original drivetrain (albeit souped up a little) :) I can't wait to see more of this beautiful Esprit!

6:15 - "... everything is hand-built, so nothing fits." LMAO!!! So TRUE

Accounting for inflation, that beauty was worth a cool 170K when new

Honestly one of my favorite car designs, ever.

@groosbro1

3 жыл бұрын

Nah! LS swap!

The vibes off this car are great!! You guys got so many goodies!! Now I want an Espirit.

That is absolutely awesome! All the paperwork all the goodies! WOW!

you will be able to cross ref with "Soup Classic Motoring" as hes just started rebuilding one of these on his channel , n steal all the tricks of this car :-D

Drop the engine, makes sense on these when you have that many jobs to do. Trust me, you'll thank me later.

@Woods_Hiker

3 жыл бұрын

I agree especially since they have the service manual & all the tech datain the cardboard box

@chrisdavidson911

3 жыл бұрын

they used to say that if there's 3 or more jobs to do, it's better to remove it, fix it, and refit

@Jon_hayes

3 жыл бұрын

Drop the engine entirely and toss a modern manufacturer appropriate reliable alternative, not familiar with lotuses so whatever like a British LS equilivant.

@Jon_hayes

3 жыл бұрын

Find a wrecked evora and toss the supercharged v6 toyota motor in , that thing would be a rocket

@sarges1712

3 жыл бұрын

lol my first thought when they went into that engine bay was 'next episode watch me and Jared drop the Lotus engine'

That car def deserves to be restored to OEM spec because Awesome 90s supercar & the cool history with it! I'm looking forward to seeing this one!

So excited for this one!!! Hope you have an easier time getting parts than @Lotus Espírit de Corps did.

Need for speed 2. It’s where I learned about all the super cars in the 90’s one of the best games of all time. You did a burn out and actual tire smoke rolls off the tires

@dorikamberi

3 жыл бұрын

I can't find it now to install on Windows10. Helppppp....

Literally no one forgot about the esprit

@xXUnforgivingKarmaXx

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta hook them in the title

@herbienbrian2

3 жыл бұрын

Eh, no one knows about these things outside of the car scene. Every normie would say nice Lambo.

@herbienbrian2

3 жыл бұрын

Eh, no one knows about these things outside of the car scene. Every normie would say nice Lambo.

@herbienbrian2

3 жыл бұрын

Eh, no one knows about these things outside of the car scene. Every normie would say nice Lambo.

@herbienbrian2

3 жыл бұрын

Eh, no one knows about these things outside of the car scene. Every normie would say nice Lambo.

It's great to see a car built from my own local town. Hethel, the birth place for the lotus. Hand built by some really skilled guys. Epic.

PLEASE! Don't change that engine. This car is artwork. Can't wait to see it finished

"The supercar everyone forgot about" - This is my favourite car of all time. If I can make one suggestion to "do right by it" - Try to find a stronger gearbox.

@dcfuelbrother5914

3 жыл бұрын

Former Esprit owner here: The gearbox is not overstressed with the 4-cylinder. The V8TT kills it sometimes.

That car is iconic, I remember the one that Roger Moore drove as Agent 007 ♥️

This is a car I need to see finished by you guys, my poster "must have car" back in the day and I played so much Lotus Esprit Turbo challange on my Amiga it's crazy!

Agree with you guys. This car deserves to be restored to its original form. Looking forward to your adventure!

“Because it’s December”...

@michaelcole7162

3 жыл бұрын

this.....

@i_am_knuckles

3 жыл бұрын

Makes you question the timeframe for all videos we get huh?

@TheRealAlpha2

3 жыл бұрын

@@i_am_knuckles Not really As much time as they've been on break recently, not counting Tavarish getting sick, they've had plenty of time to be working on stuff in the background we know nothing about, until they want us to.

@619guy202

3 жыл бұрын

@@i_am_knuckles by the time the next video came out they already used the KZread money and bought 4 more cars

Tavarish: We have to sell this engine because the project was more than we bargained for Also Tavarish: CHECK OUT THIS OLD ABANDONED SUPERCAR WE JUST BOUGHT!

This is so cool, can’t wait to see this build.

The Esprit was in production for a long time. Not a perfect but car with a lot of character and great value for money. Does not work for taller guys however. It's a much better option than a supercar replica for probably less money.. Lotus has great racing history and provenance.

no joke, thought the jack rolling around was a crazy cam in the mr2.

As Clarkson would say, "LOTUS, Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious"

@OzarkW1

3 жыл бұрын

My first thought too, but that dang Lotus in Argentina sure did well, it's a shame they had too abandon that specific Lotus.

@ianchandley

3 жыл бұрын

FORD: Fix Or Repair Daily FIAT: Fix It Again Tony

@GlimmerOG

3 жыл бұрын

That Lotus in Argentina was amazing. Probably only because Captain Slow was driving. 😆

I’m so happy you are restoring it. Back to original.

Great content as normal. Can't wait to seats car sorted. I live less than 8 miles from the Lotus factory in Norfolk. Stay safe you guys ..👍🇬🇧🍺

I have a lotus dealer right down the street from my house, now I just need a lotus... 🧐 😂😂😂

@chrisbroadbridge7742

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.. It's about 15 minutes away, also a McLaren dealership in the vicinity. 👍 Nice to drive by and dream lol

Jared’s a non common case since he’s like 6’7 or something. He and someone like Brian Scotto won’t fit in a lot of cars shaped like the lotus.

Really looking forward to this build!! Please get some early next parts running

Can't wait for full rebuild! Subbing for that!

Newer version of the James Bond car from “A Spy who loved Me” and “For Yours Eyes Only!”

@kingssuck06

3 жыл бұрын

Can you swim?

Day 15056: Still wating for the SL to get the Manuel Transsmisione

@Onemoretake01

3 жыл бұрын

Oh! Shit, has it really been that long!?,

Genuinely excited about this build 😀

You guys have finally done it. You have my dream car in your shop I can't believe it. I cant wait to see what you do with it! Do more videos on paint and cleaning God i just love this car.

The real ones didn’t forget about it 😎 , she’s a beauty

22:00 We're finally at a time in technology where relatively "new" things are now so obsolete we don't even have the devices needed to read them now lmfao. Hell, I haven't had a DVD drive in my pc in a DECADE at this point. My current case has NO 5 1/4 bays at all lol buy yourself a USB dvd drive and you can use that cd on any computer. Should cost 20 bucks maybe

Can't wait more video's on this project 🙂 Love it 😍

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for as a project car. I love lotus. Almost bought a Europa 30 years ago. Still kicking myself for that.

Everyone forgot about the Esprit... except for the dozens of comments on the Wizard's channel when there was one in his shop.

We seem to be buying the same cars lately, I just picked up a well-loved Esprit V8 in January to do as our Summer restoration project.

I have a 1991British Racing Green SE and love it. Looking forward to watching this build.

I remember when you moved into that shop and it looked huge as you rattled around in it. Mad respect for filling it :-)