Club Lotus Australia is full of interesting people who are up to interesting things with interesting cars. We think that’s wonderful, so we’re going to share their stories with you here! If you’d like to share your story on the club website, just send Seth a quick email at [email protected] Last time we met Geoff Winder, he was working all sorts of … Read More
Messages and Stories from Lotus Elite Luminaries for the Elite Diamond Jubilee
In the lead-up to the 2017 Lotus Elite Diamond Jubilee, Brian Caldersmith reached out to luminaries in the Elite community for messages and stories about the iconic Lotus. He received an awesome response, including messages from Michael Kimberley, Clive Chapman, Ernie Unger, Warren King, Chris Barber and John Wagstaff. Read on, and enjoy some of the wonderful stories and memories … Read More
Lotus Photos: Eggs Benedict 2017, Featuring Round the Buckets
Sunday the 10th of September saw us cruising through to Anne Blackwood’s beautiful Ebony Hall to enjoy one of our favourite events of the year – Eggs Benedict, featuring Round the Buckets – in joyful memory of Maurice Blackwood. We were treated to a stunning spring day, completing the perfect backdrop for our beloved social brunch. The brunch itself was … Read More
Lotus at the 2017 Goodwood Revival, by Jack McLaughlin
LOST shepherd Jack McLaughlin enjoyed a very good weekend over the 9th & 10th of September, taking in the sights and sounds of the 2017 Goodwood Revival. He’s kindly reached out with some photos of the Lotus action at the leading historic motorsport event, and you can enjoy them below! They include Lotus-Climax 16s, 15s, 17s and Elevens as well … Read More
Recapping the 2017 SA Hillclimb Championship
Graham Smith in his Elise S The 2017 South Australian Hillclimb Championship was held this weekend, over the 9th & 10th of September, at the Collingrove Hillclimb track in the Barossa Valley. Andrew Stevens has kindly prepared a report on the action, which you can enjoy below!
September 2017 Edition of Chunky’s Chatter Available to Download
Hard working editor Tom Devitt has completed the September 2017 edition of Chunky’s Chatter, and it’s been sent out to members. It’s also available to download from the members’ page, so head over there to download a copy, and enjoy! Inside this issue: All the letters and photos from the Elite Diamond Jubilee celebrations Contributions from ACT, SA and WA Expressions of … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle: September 2017
Hi there! My apologies that this month’s CC is late. It’s prolly my fault, as I’ve been too busy having fun! I’m writing this from Trappers in Goulburn as the HSRCA Spring Festival is on and the Eleven is, as ever, proving delightful company (as are all the competitors of course!). It’s amazing seeing all these wonderful and historically important … Read More
Western Australia Quokka Talk for September, 2017
Get up to date with all the action going on in the Western Australian Lotus community, thanks to Eddie Lankhorst’s September edition of Quokka Talk. This month’s newsletter includes a wrap-up of the Targa West Tarmac Rally by Vicky Rowe and Richard Cooper’s story ‘Lotas Hell’ as well as plenty of great photos. Read on, and enjoy, with thanks to … Read More
Lotus Photos: The 2017 All British Day at Kings School
Sunday the 27th of August saw us gathered at the magnificent grounds of The King’s School, Parramatta, for the annual celebration of all things British Automobilia – The All British Day. For the second year running we were greeted by absolutely stunning spring weather. This made for a lovely backdrop to the day’s activities, which included displays of every marque … Read More
Lotus Photos: 2017 Phillip Island 6-Hour Regularity Relay
A group of Club Lotus Australia members made the road trip to Phillip Island late in July, to take part in the 2017 Victorian 6-Hour Regularity Relay. Scroll on, and enjoy some photos thanks to Gino Valdes and Syd Reinhardt.