Earlier in the year we lost our friend Mal Kelson, who was well known in Club Lotus Australia and the Lotus community in general. A Prostate Cancer Foundation fundraiser has been set up in his memory, and you can find and donate to it here. Your generous support is greatly appreciated! The fundraiser page was set up by Daryl Wilson … Read More
Wanted: 1988 or Later Esprit Turbo
Roger is seeking a 1988 and on Lotus Esprit Turbo for a restoration project. Any condition will be considered, so long as it is sold with all of the parts. A 4-cylinder is preferred, but open to all options. Email Seth at [email protected] and he’ll put you in touch with Roger.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for June 2025
Hello, and welcome to our winter catch-up as we head into the mid-point of the year. As this year continues to roll forwards inexorably it has been an interesting exercise in observation at several levels.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for May, 2025
Hello! Apologies that this is a bit late, as I wanted to include some photos of the excellent gathering we had last weekend to welcome Nigel Halliday to Sydney.
Lotus Photos: Tyre Kick & Coffee With Historic Lotus Register Chairman Nigel Halliday
Sunday the 11th of May found us in the car park above By the Bay Cafe in Carss Park with a near record roll-up to welcome Nigel Halliday, Chairman of the Historic Lotus Register for a relaxed Mothers Day morning get together.
Lotus Photos: Sandy Bay Tasmania, May 2025
Thanks to Robert Verhey Our friends in Tasmania get together most months at Sandy Bay to kick tyres and chat about life, Lotus and everything. Robert Verhey made it to the May catch-up, and very kindly reached out with a few photos that you can enjoy below.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for April, 2025
Happy Easter! Yes, I know. It’s that time already. What a great first quarter we’ve had, with loads going on.
Wrapping Up CSCA 2025 Round 1: A Summery Autumn Day at Sydney Motorsport Park
Mark Meletopoulo leading Brett Monk and Graham Allen up the hill to the back half of the circuit On a far-too-hot Saturday morning, the 15th of March, we gathered at Sydney Motorsport Park’s South Circuit to open the 2025 CSCA supersprint series, which was kindly organised by the Sprite Car Club of Australia. Let’s wrap up the day and enjoy … Read More
A Relaxed Morning Run with the WA Aston Martin Owners Club to Wine Tree Cafe
Images and story thanks to John Edmondson On Sunday the 16th of March, 2025, our Western Australian contingent met up with friends in the Aston Martin Owners Club for a run from Baldivis through Jarradale and North Dandalup to Dwellingup and Wine Tree Cafe. Our thanks to John Edmondson for helping to gather the Lotus crew, and for sharing some … Read More
2025’s All British Day in Echunga
By Andrew Stevens, pictures by Andrew Stevens and David Hopper. Above – David Baird’s Talbot Lotus with Chris Sofokleous Esprit and Jo Cave’s Plus 2 in the background <courtesy Andrew Stevens> Over recent years, the fantastic All British Day (ABD) at Echunga in the Adelaide Hills has coincided with our South Australian monthly get together. 2025 was no exception, and, … Read More