One of our members is looking for information on his Western Australia-delivered Lotus Elan +2S 130/5. Since you are such a resourceful and well-learned bunch, we thought we’d reach out to you with the story to see if anyone has any information. Read on for what’s known about the car, thanks to Wayne Clark. If anyone has any knowledge about … Read More
Chunky’s Chatter September 2016 Now Available for Download
Catch up on all the Club Lotus Australia news in the September 2016 edition of Chunky’s Chatter, which is now available to download from the members’ page. Features in this month’s mag include: Part 6 of Mike Moore’s Duratec Elise conversion From the archives – the incredible story of Lotus and the 1959 Portugal GP Get in quick to book … Read More
Lotus Stories: Brian Caldersmith
Club Lotus Australia is full of interesting people doing interesting things with interesting cars. We want to tell their stories, and through this develop and preserve a written history of the club, its members and their cars. So, whenever we have the opportunity, we enjoy a chat with one of our members to share their story with you right here … Read More
Tales of Gathering Lotus Elevens, thanks to John Partridge
Having seen Ashton’s efforts to gather Australian Lotus Elevens for Sydney Retro Racefest, John Partridge recently got in contact to share some of his own stories, images and information about Eleven gatherings over the years. Along the way, he shows that our recent gathering may be even more special than we thought. These are truly wonderful stories and images, so … Read More
CLA Build Stories: TUFT’S Eleven May 2016
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 web@clublotus.com.au In this post, we fast forward six months from our last update … Read More
John Wilson: Memories of a World Champion
Thanks to John Wilson for sending through these wonderful recollections of his time racing with Emerson Fittipaldi. Take a few minutes, and enjoy his story!
Lotus Letters: ‘Thoughts on Lotus and Historic Racing’
Club Lotus at Eastern Creek, 1998, thanks to Brian Caldersmith In a recent ‘President’s Prattle’, Ashton called for some feedback on historic racing in Australia. We’ve received some interesting responses on both sides of the fence, and here are two for your enjoyment. Have a read, and let us know what you think!
Lotus Stories: Daniel Bando
Club Lotus Australia is full of interesting people doing interesting things with interesting cars. We want to tell their stories, and through this develop and preserve a written history of the club, its members and their cars. So, when ever we have the opportunity, we enjoy a chat with one of our members to share their story with you right … Read More
Chunky’s Chatter February 2016 Now Available for Download
Catch up on all the Lotus news in the February, 2016, edition of Chunky’s Chatter, which is now available to download from the members’ page. Features in this month’s mag include: The Full 2016 CSCA Competition Calendar Western Australia and South Australia Club Lotus News Saying Goodbye to Lotus Formula 1 The Fastest Road-Going Lotus Ever – the 3 Eleven … Read More
Mozzie the King Parrot, Harriet the Origami Extraordinaire and the Love and Support of the Lotus Community
Anne Blackwood has very kindly written to us to share this story of Mozzie, the king parrot and Harriet’s astonishing origami artwork. Having seen Anne’s story, Elizabeth Mackie kindly sent through an accompaniment that adds to its depth and character wonderfully.