Lotus Elan +2 Driving Experience

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • There is a purity and magic in driving a Lotus Elan plus 2, based on lightness and efficiency combined with a truly engaging feeling when the car is driven at speed. This is not a technical video, but one which focuses on the enjoyment of driving, giving us reason to celebrate the attributes of a Lotus, and indulge in traditional spirited cross country driving. We hope you enjoy the video as much as we enjoyed making it. A big thanks goes out to its owner Jeff Sergeant and the beautiful grounds and surrounding roads of Whittlebury Hall where this video was made.

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  • @maximilianlaitner5249
    @maximilianlaitner5249 11 місяців тому +3

    Currently resurrecting my late father's 71 +2s. Absolutely can not wait to get behind the wheel and enjoy it. Childhood dream of mine to do so. In the meantime videos like these will have to do!!

  • @joelhenderson4450
    @joelhenderson4450 3 роки тому +9

    Who would’ve thought that a dining room had the best acoustics to appreciate the bark of an Elan coming to life?

  • @amazingjason455
    @amazingjason455 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you for your clear descriptions of the feel of the car and the driving experience. Well done.

  • @Voxel-Ux
    @Voxel-Ux 3 роки тому +9

    When I was a little girl this car knocked me out for its looks. A guy down the road had a lime green one and it looked, to me, like something that belonged racing at Brands Hatch. Btw, you have an awesome channel (subscribed).

    • @kevinhaggarthy3462
      @kevinhaggarthy3462 3 роки тому +4

      Thanks so much. Really appreciate your feedback 👍🏼

  • @stephenbradshaw5273
    @stephenbradshaw5273 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic review, 1st video of yours I have seen and instantly subscribed. Look forward to watching more of your content Sir. Extra points for the hat too 👌

  • @magnetoone2995
    @magnetoone2995 3 роки тому +5

    What a refreshing review. Hat of to you Sir

  • @GBURGE55
    @GBURGE55 2 роки тому +3

    That's the plushest garage I've ever seen !😲😉

  • @JSDesign.Hongkong
    @JSDesign.Hongkong 2 роки тому +4

    Really well done video, presented by a knowledgeable, true enthusiast.

    • @kevinhaggarthy3462
      @kevinhaggarthy3462 2 роки тому

      Thankyou so much for your feedback. Much appreciated. It’s great to hear when others enjoy. All the best and thanks again, Kevin 👍🏼

  • @guillermoherlt5141
    @guillermoherlt5141 Рік тому +1

    Steering wheel is not original one. This one is a Moto Lita, after market steering wheel. Original one is Springall, slightly larger.

  • @Lemma01
    @Lemma01 3 місяці тому

    Why would you open on the parts bin stuff? These cars are prettier than a Miura, and both more practical and less likely to catch fire. These are the most undervalued pedigree classics out there. And you can't have mine. 🎉 Oh, and you'd get better performance if you wore a less blingy watch. Add lightness.

  • @GBURGE55
    @GBURGE55 2 роки тому +1

    Could see this was a '68 car by the black badge (Jim Clark RIP)

  • @amazingjason455
    @amazingjason455 3 роки тому +2

    I’d love to hear your thoughts on Caterham. Do you find them enjoyable?

    • @kevinhaggarthy3462
      @kevinhaggarthy3462 2 роки тому +3

      I do! I actually own one! Say no more. Must film it some time. Thanks for your comments! 👍🏼

  • @richmiller8381
    @richmiller8381 Рік тому +1

    Spent my youth with one of these cars, my Dad rebuilt one chassis up. It was yellow with a silver roof, beautiful car and when he had finished with it it was like new. Great memories

  • @andyelliott8027
    @andyelliott8027 2 роки тому +1

    Colin Chapman was a genius, he came up with the ground effect F1 car and now it seems ground effect is the way F1 is going for 2022, forty five years after Mario Andretti walked away with the F1 title in Chapman's car. Lightness was a big thing for him and it shows in his road cars, he said horsepower makes a car fast in a straight line but lightness makes it fast everywhere.

  • @IVAN-bs5bq
    @IVAN-bs5bq Місяць тому

    Two feet longer and wider - so not the same chassis then is it , Yes I have owned one and a lovely motor car !

  • @alastairwatson3201
    @alastairwatson3201 Місяць тому

    Are they Alfa 105 coupe taillights?

  • @keyboarddancers7751
    @keyboarddancers7751 3 роки тому +2

    Sporty car in a large dining hall with a grand piano!!

    • @2ndWebCube
      @2ndWebCube 3 роки тому +1

      Right. Could it be anymore better?

  • @fthyme87
    @fthyme87 3 роки тому +2

    Just found your channel - great content sir!

  • @hughrobinson9978
    @hughrobinson9978 Рік тому +1

    Lovely photography and description, Kevin, as always!

    • @kevinhaggarthy3462
      @kevinhaggarthy3462 Рік тому

      Thankyou so much Hugh - your feedback I’ve very much appreciated! 👍🏼

  • @joelhenderson4450
    @joelhenderson4450 3 роки тому +1

    That back seat looks about as comfortable as a church pew, without the headroom.

    • @rogerhudson2814
      @rogerhudson2814 3 роки тому +1

      Every 2+2 (and I had a 911S) is best with the rear being a carpeted shelf with luggage straps. There is space in the Lotus for a couple of decent loudspeaker boxes under the shelf.

  • @ungurdani8346
    @ungurdani8346 2 роки тому

    Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe ...

  • @davidleversha4898
    @davidleversha4898 2 роки тому

    Ah.... someone who can see what a Lotus is about. Fabulously engaging cars to drive.

  • @be2keen
    @be2keen 2 роки тому

    It's too beautiful. I'm not worthy 😥

  • @rorymcloughlin2023
    @rorymcloughlin2023 3 роки тому +1

    The rear lights look like they came from the Stag

    • @rogerhudson2814
      @rogerhudson2814 3 роки тому +2

      Lotus always used to be like a game of I-Spy, lights? mirrors?, door handles? Wasn't the Esprit steering wheel off a Marina?

    • @zeusmojo9301
      @zeusmojo9301 2 роки тому

      @@rogerhudson2814 ALFA 105 REAR

    • @terrypetherbridge9572
      @terrypetherbridge9572 2 роки тому

      @@zeusmojo9301 It was E Type Jag actually.

  • @mhdfrb9971
    @mhdfrb9971 2 роки тому

    The sexiest car of 1970s

  • @billmcallister-lovatt6920
    @billmcallister-lovatt6920 Рік тому

    Fabulous

  • @ВикторЗлатопольских

    Отлично)

  • @benhur_9377
    @benhur_9377 2 роки тому

    👍❤️