With Garth Selig at Phillip Island Welcome to April, and I hope the fools missed tricking you for another year? My apologies for the silence in March – I had expected to get you a missive immediately after the (excellent) Phillip Island Classic but time got away from me. So, here we are in April.
Recapping 2026’s Beecroft to Robertson Rustle
With huge thanks to Craig Sheppard for both organising and writing! The 1st of March dawned dull, grey and wet, but that did little to deter 29 intrepid CLA members and guests as we met at Café Long Shot for the start of the Beecroft to Robertson Rustle. After fuelling up with coffee, eggs and whatever else took fancy we … Read More
Lotus Photos: WA’s February 2026 Early Morning Run
Thanks to John Edmondson Our February EMR was another successful run with a nice turnout of cars and drivers. Scroll along and enjoy the story and some shots from the day, with thanks to John
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for February, 2026
I’m not sure who to credit for this wonderfully evocative photo of Bruce in Lurch (Bruce’s Elite) next to Brian Caldersmith at Wakefield – if anyone knows more detail on this one, I am all ears! Happy New Year (if its not too late) and I hope you had a lovely break over the summer. And who knows, maybe even … Read More
Lotus Photos: WA’s First Early Morning Run of 2026
With thanks to John Edmondson Our friends in Western Australia kicked off the year with a great turnout to their January early morning run (EMR) on Sunday 11th. Scroll along, and enjoy a few photos from the day with thanks to John Edmondson.
Lotus Photos: Sandy Bay Tasmania December 2025
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 December catch-up, and very kindly reached out with a few photos that you can enjoy below.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for December 2025
Well here we are, in December of another fine year! Another year older and wiser, with a few more miles on the car’s (or cars’) clock. It’s been a fun year in lots of lovely ways, and of course, sadly, we have farewelled a few lovely people too, both those we knew, and those we knew of. The events this … Read More
Lotus Photos: Club Lotus Australia’s Inaugural Fish & Chips Run
Sunday the 26th of October saw us gather around the city for a fun run through to Berowra for the inaugural Club Lotus Australia Fish & Chips Run. Damien Perera kindly documented the day, and you can enjoy his photos below.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for November 2025
Well, here we are in November. How on earth? But then I wonder that pretty much every year at this time. Something about the definition of stupidity perhaps?
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for October, 2025
Good morning everyone! I hope you are enjoying the spring sunshine as much as I am – there is something joyful about the warmth finally replacing the damp, and I can at last start removing the mould from every leather surface in the cars, knowing it won’t be back until next winter. By the way, why is leather so attractive (actually, … Read More