1964 Lotus Super Seven: A Lightweight Legacy
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Maxime Gransart grew up around motorsport. His father raced all over France in the 1960s in various cars-including a go at the 24 Hours of Le Mans-but his Lotus Seven left the greatest impact. Maxime was set on owning one, but when it came time to purchase his first car he went with something a little more modern in the form of a first-generation Elise. He loved it and bought another one, but he eventually found his way into this 1964 Super Seven. A longtime devotee of Colin Chapman and his emphasis on lightweight, minimalist designs, Maxime fell in love with the tube-frame chassis, its street and on-track characteristics offering an experience that no other marque can. When he isn’t heading for the backroads in the Seven, you might find him sharing another Lotus-an Elite-with his friend in the Le Mans Classic. His actions follow his words: “I started with Lotus. I’ll continue with Lotus.”
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I just bought a 1962 Seven, and it has been my dream car for 40 odd years. I have a 23B Lotus, but I feel like a little kid knowing a Seven is being restored for me. Thanks for this brilliant video! Cheers
Another great original Lotus 7 video. Thank you for featuring this example. Great story. I'm 72 and still enjoy a brisk drive in my original 65 Seven. Yes, it's loud, uncomfortable, windy and rough riding; but what a thrill at 50 miles and hour! I'm 25 again!
I love how the car appears to have never met with a trailer. it has the appearance of knowing what is important, maintaining the mechanicals perfectly while ignoring the dents and stone chips that don't really affect how it operates.
The only thing better than a fascinating car...is a fascinating sportscar that still gets driven as it was designed. Bravo!
dear friend, I really love your comment. You perfectly understood my philosophy regarding this car: it needs to show that it is still alive and done for racing not staying in a garage. Having scars is part of the life of this car
Well articulated
Wow, his old man raced at charade, that must've been the old circuit, which is a bonkers track.
You needed more than talent to race there, you needed stones, big weighty fecking stones at that,
Hats off to you sir.
The fact that this is the second Super Seven video we've seen from Petrolicious is a testament to their awesomeness. Having another great father/son story makes it that much better. And for those enthusiasts who haven't already seen them, there are a few really good documentaries on both Lotus as a company and Colin Chapman as an individual, both are equally fascinating. Great owner with a great story about his great car---exactly why I look forward to Petrolicious every Tuesday!
Nothing like a classic car. A classic lotus? Whole new level.
Italianship at it's finest
@@chinwendu8032 facts bro
@@chinwendu8032 Lotus is not Italian
@@rodrigobastos5804 oh what is it?
@@chinwendu8032 British
A lovely story. What’s not to love about the marque? Simplicity at its essence is so rewarding, in both life and automation.
Great video, merci monsieur Maxime
Brings back memories. I raced a 64 Lotus Super 7 back in 1966. Wonderfull little car, one I wish I had kept.
Amazing Video ! Emotion, lovely car and a fondness son-dad life story... thanks Petrolicious,
Merci Monsieur Gransart pour cette balade pleine de tendresse et d'émotion qui nous transporte à travers l'histoire d'une marque, d'une relation père fils empreinte de pudeur et de respect, d'une amitié automobilistique. Du bel art... de vivre. Respect !
Watched it twice, first to read the story of him and his car, second to admire the car and sound.
Beautiful! Again.
Very good video.
Much better when the owners speak their languages...
Much better when you understand both languages :-)
tout à fait, mon cher @@ypcgnx7766
My dream, but at my age and size if I got into a Seven they probably would have to bury me in it because I would never be able to get out! Lovely video and very interesting gentleman.
Bruce Boschek Well said Sir, well said.
Even without captions, I can still enjoy this
Awesome have a great time
Maxime, please ignore people complaining about not speaking English, some are stupid and some are just saying it as a joke. Wonderful car and wonderful Story! Great video, thanks.
My absolute favorite car...
This is driving in it's purest form
Une autre belle histoire de père-fils, parmi beaucoup venant de Petrolicious. Ce n'est pas forcement les voitures, mais ça doit nous enseigne l'importance de trouver au moins _quelque chose_ en commun avec nos enfants pour avoir un bon rapport avec eux. Ça suffit pas de dire 'bonjour/bonsoir' quand on arrive ou quitte la maison, et puis laisse tomber sur iPhone ou iPad. Bon continu monsieur Gansart!
AWESOME
Fantastic! we have recently filmed a rush and we loved it...
Sweet!
Merci pour cette belle vidéo... en français. De la qualité "Petrolicious" et avec une belle voiture et une belle histoire. On ne voit pas le temps passer ! ;-) Donc, merci !
Je partage entièrement ton commentaire. La seven est une fabuleuse auto et cette histoire d'amoureux fort sympathique.
Incredibile!
Une voiture légère pour s' amuser, c'est cool . Je prends mon pied avec un buggy LM2 traité street de 500 kg environ . Avis aux amateurs et merci petrolicious pour ces belles histoires...
Une belle histoire d'amour.
Lovely video, but not long enough
MERCI MERCI
See you in the next game
If you like this car, check out Ivan’s Shed. Ivan Dutton is 80 and watch him just thrash a 1957 Super 7 around country lanes UK.
Just remind me the Chris Rea's album, Auberge!
Me too!
My dad had one of these he said nothing could keep up with it off the mark.
Do the modern caterhams compare to the original Lotus?
They do. Caterhams range in power from a low hp model (the 270, with 135bhp very much like the classic old 7) all the way to their insane high horsepower version (the 620, with 310bhp). They still reference their power-to-weight ratio when naming the cars out of respect for the Lotus tradition of horsepower per tonne. You can even still get a Caterham in kit form and build it yourself or as a rolling chassis.
Caterham seems to have carried on with the tradition in an extraordinary way. They were producing the 7 for Lotus , so it was a natural fit.
As mentioned - they make some truly bonkers, over the top takes on the format, but you will find some of their offerings, limited editions as well that make a strong effort at capturing the feel of a car from this era..... the form doesn't change radically but they can dial em in right where you want it.
Their lowest powered model now is 80bhp, giving 160bhp/tonne, which is right about where the originals were, the first 7s had about 40bhp, but many had 85 and some upto around 135bhp. As Caterham started out assembling lotus kits, they have much have keeping it original as their ethos. If you look across the range, due to the way the cars are assembled and the options, you can get the car to look very period if you wish, or add on modern features as they continually develop the car around the same ethos. Given the kit nature of the original, there was no 'correct' Lotus 7, people could change the engine or tune it, and likewise other parts of the car, so Caterham developing a range of 7s really continues that tradition, particularly for people who do not have the time and/or skills to build their own car.
To own a Lotus is a love affair with the make. It's something that lasts a life time.
#cestsibon 💚🐸💚🐸💚
Think I had a go-kart that was about the same size.
Subtitles please.
When I read the title, I thought someone had a very light Subaru Legacy, lol.
lol, I can see that
Not a bad idea!
how can you thumb down this? O.o
Because they are idiots who don't know where to turn on subtitles or can't read them
english sub please.
please Click on captions to have English subtitles
Anyone remember,an early British TV series called " The Prisoner ",starring Patrick McGoohan (Dangerman ),where he drives a Lotus Super Seven.
before being ambushed ,and waking up in a mysterious Island,run by a secret service organisation of the British Government ?
I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed, or numbered! My life is my own!
@@maprow That is exactly what Number 6 would say. Many others have speculated that this TV series was a natural continuation
of his role as special agent in the Dangerman series. This was my my favourite TV series of the sixties along with Department S with Peter Wyngarde
673k subscribers and Petro can't afford subtitles. Would have be nice to read his story. :(
dear Christopher, please Click on captions to have English subtitles
Ok i know what your all thinking.
Yes he's French, but he is driving the right car and the steering wheels on the correct side, so he gets points for that at least.
thank you for the points you gave me.... :)
@@mgransart1 As much as the English enjoy poking fun at the French at any given opportunity, it's all in good spirits.
Petrol really does feed the soul and these videos always leave me with a smile. Great story. Thankyou. : )
@@happychappers8311 yes I know it was in good spirit... have a nice day
Click on captions - English subtitles
Less talk, more driving.
How can you call this a Super 7? It does not have a Twincam or a Climax engine in it. It is just a Lotus 7 to me!
The first Super 7 Was launched in 1961. This Super Seven initially used the larger Cosworth modified 1,340cc Ford Classic engine. No needs to have a Twincam or a Climax to be called « super »
Sorry, I stand corrected about the Cosworth cars not being Super Sevens. But the first Super Sevens started being built in 1957 and had a Coventry Climax engines. Just a handful were built 57-59.
@@kengregory634 this car is a S2, not a S1 !!! the first S2 was launched in 1960, and the S2 Super seven in 1961 with a Ford Cosworth. The Coventry Climax was never used on a S2 Super Seven. So yes, this car is a Lotus SUPER Seven
Pretentious, and why are there NO Super 7 videos online comparing this car to anything else? Perspective
I'm sitting here trying out what type of English he was speaking
First!!!
Thranda khara khus delià
My French is rusty as Hell. Subtitles would have been nice.
104thDIVTimberwolf please click on captions to have English subtitles
?
Roses are red, violets are blue, the title is English so why aren’t you?
ENGLISH! !!!!
SUBTITLES!!!!
Add learning French to your agenda.
please Click on captions to have English subtitles
@@mgransart1 Excellent narration, I enjoyed the video immensely. Great work!
@@brady5829 many thanks. Petrolicious & Maxence Massaro did a great job