Ever see one? 1974 Lotus Elan + 2 S.130/5 5 Speed in Black & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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  • @loucostabile
    @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

    Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

  • @michaelpacini1332
    @michaelpacini1332 5 місяців тому +7

    That Lotus has such a good sound to it Lou . Beautiful.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds and looks of this car :-) Lou

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 5 місяців тому +5

    Very cool Lotus!
    You’ve got to appreciate the Lotus approach towards engineering - especially taking the weight out.
    Thanks Lou for letting us see this classic.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Jeff, Happy to read "Very cool Lotus!" :-) Glad Steve was willing to share this car. You're welcome, Lou

  • @michaelschneider-
    @michaelschneider- 6 місяців тому +7

    Now,,,,,,, that is a beauty. .. Check out owner Steve's other metal in the additional rear garage & driveway. .. That's a car guy. .. Can't beat a Lotus with a twin cam... Thanks for sharing guys! .. The owner Steve can shift that puppy !!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 місяців тому +1

      Hi Michael, Happy to read "Now,,,,,,, that is a beauty" :-) Lou

  • @richardkelly4667
    @richardkelly4667 5 місяців тому +4

    Lou, I believe those switches are rocker switches, not toggles. Nice video; keep it up!

    • @wmalden
      @wmalden 5 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for that!
      I had to chuckle when Lou said “the curve of the door matches the owner’s body.”
      😜

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Richard, Yes, I say some things when I look back at the videos that make me laugh.

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 6 місяців тому +5

    Boy, what a gorgeous Lotus! I have never seen one of these until, now. What a great find for the channel! Mr. Styers certainly knows his Lotus cars and car history, and I'm so glad you found him and took us all along for the ride. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 місяців тому +2

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Lotus :-) I like the looks too. Glad you're along for the ride. You're welcome, Lou

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 6 місяців тому +5

    🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU AND STEVE FOR SHARING THIS CUTE LITTLE CAR ,😎 A LOTTA FUN TO DRIVE AND I ALSO LOVE ❤️ THE WOOD DASHBOARDS 💚💚💚

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 місяців тому +2

      You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you.

  • @islanddon865
    @islanddon865 4 місяці тому +1

    I owned a 1972 Lotus Europa (model74). Loved it. Best handling car l ever drove. Talk about, "One with the car" is what this car is all about.
    "It's the one l let get away".

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 місяці тому +2

      Hi Island Don, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @steverabbits
    @steverabbits 4 дні тому +1

    I bought a 1972 one of these in the early 80s when I was about 22/23, I loved that car, it was superb. Mine was the +2S130/4, lagoon blue with a silver metalflake cockpit. The 130 doesn't actually have a bigger engine, it has a big valve head so more power. Mine is still on the road over here in the UK somewhere, I hope to see her again one day ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 дні тому +2

      Hi SteveRabbits, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @jerrywarren2007
    @jerrywarren2007 5 місяців тому +2

    Stunning car and lovely sound to accompany the driving experience. My cousin had a 70s era Europa. By far the worst POS on the road. The frame cracked after a few months of driving on jarring NE roads. A lot of the interior was glued on and would fall off on a sunny day.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Jerry, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds from this car :-) Your Cousin's car sounds like a not so fun experience. Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @gunrunnerak4774
    @gunrunnerak4774 5 місяців тому +2

    This car is beautiful esp in black. This, the Carlton, and all models of the esprit are probably my favorite cars next to the gto judges and the buick gsx. Making Lotus probably my favorite car manufacturer even though i have never drove any or even seen any besides maybe 1 or 2 when i was child at car shows.. Awesome video and thanks for sharing as always!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +3

      Hi gunrunnerak4774, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @patkane761
    @patkane761 5 місяців тому +1

    Back in the 80s there was one in Jersey City NJ, my landlord had it in his garage. Everything was on the wrong side and it was a 5 speed, I don't know about all the other numbers or the exact year but he said it was the hardest car to learn how to shift. Thanks for one that most folks would never know about Lou. 😎✌️👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Pat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Landlords car in NJ :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @cjdesign5700
    @cjdesign5700 5 місяців тому +2

    What a unique exotic Steve has...never has seen one...thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Happy that Steve shared this one with us :-) You're welcome CJ Design.

  • @johncornell3665
    @johncornell3665 5 місяців тому +2

    First time seeing one in a video. What a cool Lotus. Amazing car and love the sound of the engine. Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Happy to read "First time seeing one in a video" :-) Glad to read you enjoy this "Amazing car" and the sounds from it too. You're welcome John!

  • @larryharry7221
    @larryharry7221 6 місяців тому +5

    Nice car Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 місяців тому +1

      Glad you like it Larry :-)

  • @keith3970
    @keith3970 5 місяців тому +2

    Boy,Lou,you can sure find 'em.Great video.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Keith, Happy to share this one with you :-) Lou

  • @cmdrdarwin3682
    @cmdrdarwin3682 6 місяців тому +4

    Super cool!!😎

  • @leroycaudill96
    @leroycaudill96 5 місяців тому +2

    One of a kind thanks Lou God Bless.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Leroy, You're right. You're welcome. Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

  • @Irishfan
    @Irishfan 5 місяців тому +3

    I may be wrong, but the only time I ever heard the word Lotus back in 1974, it was associated with the Indianapolis 500. Didn't they have Lotus engines in race cars? This is a first for me to see this car anywhere, unless it was in a James Bond movie. I didn't always know what the cars were in his movies. My car knowledge is mostly American. This car was definitely cool.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Daniel, Happy to share a car you have not seen. Here is that Lotus you remember from the Indianapolis 500, Lou ua-cam.com/video/keadoXtDVdY/v-deo.html

  • @Thomas-q7c9v
    @Thomas-q7c9v 5 місяців тому +2

    The Europa model, I rode in one. Small and high revving. The first time I saw a double overhead cam. It was like, getting into a glove with the structure running between the seats.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Like this one? ua-cam.com/video/kigzRjBUXLw/v-deo.html

  • @cobracharmer6178
    @cobracharmer6178 5 місяців тому +2

    Really nice Lou! Never saw 1 of these before. Haven’t seen a Lotus in a long time. I thought they’d shuttered the factory.
    Today, the Lotus is alive and well. 🤔
    They’re owned by a Chinese company called Geely.
    Thanks Lou! 😀👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Cobra Charmer, Happy to share one you haven't seen below. I was glad Steve was willing to share. Thank you for sharing your Lotus knowledge. You're welcome, Lou

  • @Paul-fv4no
    @Paul-fv4no 5 місяців тому +2

    That exhaust note, music to my ears.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) Lou

  • @markwhitaker3673
    @markwhitaker3673 5 місяців тому +1

    What a lovely Plus 2 and in black-a rare color for these unless one of the JPS versions with gold metalflake roof sold only in the UK and Europe. Only about 250-300 of the Federal Big Valve Plus 2S 130 cars were imported to the US , almost all of which were 72 model yr and 4 speed only. Lovely oatmeal interior with fabric seat inserts and beautiful burl dash-love all the instruments and so well equipped with fog lights, rear screen demister, electric windows and map light- real GT stuff. Nice to have a fuse block at the front of the dash as well for access. Such a nice car to drive with more room, nicer ride than my 69 ElanS4 and I really wish I had 5speeds too! Thanks for sharing-cheers.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Mark, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel. Cheers, Lou

  • @stephenharfield781
    @stephenharfield781 2 місяці тому +1

    I used to have one years ago, the same model as that in the UK. I still miss it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi Stephen, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @1966-Charger
    @1966-Charger 5 місяців тому +1

    Lou, another awesome car. My 1965 Imperial has a real Claro Walnut dash. It makes a huge difference in how the car presents. This car is almost as cute at that Marlin you recently featured. My Dad was big into Triumph cars. He and my brother were big English car fans. I always was with Mopar, of course.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Glad to read your car has a cool wood dash :-) Make sure you share this car with your Dad & Brother, Lou

  • @marigold6581
    @marigold6581 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi Steve, my first elan plus 2 was in 1981 when in the army , s4 as a wedding car in 1887 , had two more plus 2s and now live in Nova Scotia with a right hand drive plus 2s 130/5 great cars to own a love , regards Alan.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Alan, Happy to read you have had, and have some fun cars :-) Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @rattymouse
    @rattymouse 2 місяці тому +1

    I've got one, same exact car, except in yellow. A pure joy to drive.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi rattymouse, Happy to read you have the same car in yellow :-) Glad to read you're having fun with yours. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @robh.5242
    @robh.5242 5 місяців тому +2

    Nice! A red 1967 AC was used in the Avengers TV show in several of the Tara King episodes.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Rob H., Thank you for sharing some TV info. Lou

  • @miguelc4031
    @miguelc4031 3 місяці тому +1

    This guy is my neighbor! I’ve seen this car so many times in the driveway 😍 I never knew what kind of car it was until today. Power of the internet

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi Miguel C, Happy to be able to share your neighbor's car with you. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

    • @miguelc4031
      @miguelc4031 3 місяці тому

      @@loucostabile yes been checking out your other videos! Subscribed 👍

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_72 5 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful, and rare, 1974 Lotus Elan +2 S.130/5 in Black! With its beautiful and typical European aerodynamic lines, its wedge-shaped front, along with its characteristic retractable headlights, in addition to those striking wheels with its central three-point fixation wheel, apart from its plates, on both sides, over the years in which Lotus was "Constructors' Champion" in the races, and the model in question, an "Elan +2", this car exudes uniqueness in everything! I love the interior combination of cream upholstery, along with the elegant wooden instrument panel, highlighting the beautiful dials and switches, and its sporty steering wheel with three holey spokes; obviously shifted to the right like British cars. Fantastic layout of the engine compartment, with that four-cylinder Lotus "Big Valve" Twin Cam, which, by the way, sounded very good! It was a real pleasure to see him at the end of the journey moving along those straights and curves (you can tell that he has excellent handling, typical of Lotus). Congratulations to Mr. Styers, for taking care of this British classic, and for being a fan of the legendary brand! Great video, as always, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Jaime, Happy to read this one is "Wonderful" and you're right, a rare sight to see. Thank you for viewing, and so much fun to read what you see. Lou

  • @Scalihoo
    @Scalihoo 5 місяців тому +1

    These cars were the inspiration for the original Mazda Miata design ..Really cool car !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      I can see how that inspiration could happen.

    • @elveggoloco
      @elveggoloco 5 місяців тому +1

      The two-seat Elan rather than the +2 was what inspired the Mazda, but the +2 has the same stuff under the skin.

  • @davidbaron6647
    @davidbaron6647 5 місяців тому +2

    ❤ love it Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi David, Happy to see and read "love it" :-) Lou

  • @wjack4728
    @wjack4728 5 місяців тому +2

    Cool car! Always been a Lotus fan.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Happy to read you enjoy this "Cool car!" :-)

  • @richcoleman469
    @richcoleman469 5 місяців тому +1

    Sweet little car and lovely dash.

  • @johnnyboy1586
    @johnnyboy1586 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow beautiful car looks stunning from every angle😊

  • @elveggoloco
    @elveggoloco 5 місяців тому +1

    I own an Elan +2 and mine is the next best thing in the USA to the +2S 130/5, as mine -a 1970 LHD US model- has been converted to similar specs if not slightly better. The head has been upgraded to a little better than 'Big Valve' specification and the original four-speed transmission has been replaced by a five-speed, which is exceptionally rare because the five-speeds were never sold in the USA. The paint on mine isn't as nice as Steve's but the interiour has been very nicely restored. I've thoroughly refurbished just about everything mechanical as well, so it's truly great to drive. I like it even better than the Turbo Esprit I had before the +2.
    One small point of correction, the non-S version of the +2 did also have the walnut dashboard, but differed in that it only had four small gauges instead of six.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi elveggoloco, Happy to read you have a fun car too :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

  • @grahambell4298
    @grahambell4298 5 місяців тому +2

    Regarding the smell of fuel I'd advise checking the rubber fuel hoses for signs of surface cracking. Old fuel hoses and modern ethanol infected fuels are not a good mix as the rubber perishes and cracks. If left too long you can get fuel spraying round a hot engine bay followed by a fire. It's happened to several classic cars here in the UK and I wouldn't want to see it happen to that Lotus.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi Graham, Thanks for sharing a tip. Lou

  • @СергійШамін
    @СергійШамін 5 місяців тому +1

    Дуже красиве авто! Звук двигуна! Дякую!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Сергій, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @loveisall5520
    @loveisall5520 5 місяців тому +1

    I remember when this car came out. It is so stunning. You could just pick a lotus from other brands.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi LoveIsAll, Happy to read you remember this car when it came out :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @johnchurch4705
    @johnchurch4705 5 місяців тому +1

    I’ve driven an Elan +2, my mechanic friend rebuilt the engine in one, it was an early car with a 4speed transmission, fun to drive but you don’t realise how low you are until you pull up beside a lorry 🚛 or SUV.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you drove :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @jamesmay5810
    @jamesmay5810 5 місяців тому +2

    Amazing! Thanks!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi James, Happy to read "Amazing!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @Merylstreep1949
    @Merylstreep1949 5 місяців тому +2

    It sounds rauty as the British say❤love the right hand drive too

  • @danam0228
    @danam0228 5 місяців тому +1

    Looks like a lot of fun 😊

  • @Robert-q7q6m
    @Robert-q7q6m 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice little car

  • @islanddon865
    @islanddon865 5 місяців тому +3

    Nothing handles like a Lotus. Absolutely NOTHING!!!
    -Former 72 Lotus Europa owner.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Island Don, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Happy to read you enjoyed your fun car, Lou

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 5 місяців тому +2

    Nice 😀

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice" car :-) Lou

  • @keithcasner6842
    @keithcasner6842 5 місяців тому +1

    He has a Great 👁 For styling. He mentioned the 53 Studebaker 😂😂😂

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Keith, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @drcandor
    @drcandor 5 місяців тому +1

    Very nice, and in black. . . :>/

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice" car :-)

  • @vincereynard4890
    @vincereynard4890 3 місяці тому +1

    Should have a - S130/5 badge. "130" is not bigger engine is denotes the Big Valve engine. See: 5:01 I owned a bright yellow S130/5 and the man's correct - nothing handles and rides like a LOTUS. Moderns are rock solid crudity.
    P.S. should not smell of fuel. Probably a leak in the fuel filler system. Which has a "Barking" arrangement you have to understand to believe. Tends to leak at the filler cap if you are a bit enthusiastic cornering right. (Fix with a MX5 filler valve thingie!)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi Vince, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @smoath
    @smoath 6 місяців тому +3

    👍🏻

  • @automatedelectronics6062
    @automatedelectronics6062 5 місяців тому +2

    Cool car. But you wouldn't catch Emma Peel driving this Elan. Atleast it had the twin-cam engine and not the usual Renault faire. Hey, put somebody in that back seat when you go for a drive! lol

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +3

      Hi Automated Electronics, Happy to read you enjoy this "Cool car" :-) A small child might fit in the back seat, Lou

    • @johnchurch4705
      @johnchurch4705 5 місяців тому +1

      The Elan only had the twin cam engine, the early Europa had the Renault engine, Linda Thorson drove a red one in season 6 of The Avengers.

    • @automatedelectronics6062
      @automatedelectronics6062 5 місяців тому

      @@johnchurch4705 But I was talking about Emma Peel played by Diana Rigg.

    • @johnchurch4705
      @johnchurch4705 5 місяців тому

      @@automatedelectronics6062 I know, I just added the comment as not everyone knows about Lotus cars and The Avengers tv series.

    • @elveggoloco
      @elveggoloco 5 місяців тому +1

      I own own one of these cars and trust me, the back seat is too small for anybody bigger than an eight-year-old.

  • @alanmorrison3598
    @alanmorrison3598 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey Lou..I believe Jaguar is also an English car no? 4:18

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +1

      Hey Alan, Yes, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Bentley, Land Rover, Lotus, McLaren, Rolls Royce, etc...

    • @alanmorrison3598
      @alanmorrison3598 5 місяців тому

      @@loucostabile your comment about the dashboard prompted my comment Lou..❤️

  • @godsowndrunk1118
    @godsowndrunk1118 6 місяців тому +2

    Right amount of peddles , but they're in the wrong spot....
    How's anybody supposed to reach those ?

  • @BeauQuillen
    @BeauQuillen 5 місяців тому +1

    1:46 Is that his car as well?

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Yes, the 1936 Bentley will be coming up on the Channel too, so stay tuned for that story.

    • @BeauQuillen
      @BeauQuillen 5 місяців тому

      @@loucostabile great

  • @user-tw6gm3rt5b-f4r
    @user-tw6gm3rt5b-f4r 5 місяців тому

    which cars are bulletproof

  • @ripstill
    @ripstill 5 місяців тому +2

    😶😵‍💫🤩

  • @mrdemocracy7106
    @mrdemocracy7106 4 місяці тому

    Not sure about a lotus elan + 2 in black?
    If honest I prefer it in a more traditional lotus colour

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 місяці тому

      Hi mr democracy, Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

  • @saganich74
    @saganich74 5 місяців тому +1

    Never seen one running, just ones gathering dust in peoples garages broken down

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  5 місяців тому +2

      Happy to share one running with you.