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 year which particularly stand out (in chronological order so as to show no favourites) were as follows.
Wanted: Lucas 43D4 Distributor
Jen is looking for a Lucas 43D4 distributor for her 1964 S2 Lotus Super 7.
Valé Peter Wright
With thanks to Andrew Stevens // Image: Wright with Chapman and Andretti via Classic Team Lotus Peter Wright, the engineer who pioneered ground effect aerodynamics in motor racing, changing the face of Formula 1, has died aged 79. His pioneering work in the application of “ground effect” aerodynamics led to Team Lotus developing the Lotus …