CLA BUILD STORIES: TUFT’S ELEVEN MARCH 2015

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]

In this post, we catch up with Ashton to find out more about his journey with the Tuft’s Eleven. It’s been a little while since we caught up with the project, so why not take a refresher? You can enjoy part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here and part 4 here.

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Take Note! The January 2016 Tyre Kick & Coffee Has Moved!

Simply Sports Cars

A very happy New Year to all! We’re kicking off 2016 with our monthly Tyre Kick & Coffee, which for January will be held from 9am on Saturday the 30th at Simply Sports Cars in Artarmon.

We are delighted to announce that the previously-postponed Tyre Kick and Coffee at Simply Sports Cars has been rescheduled for Saturday 30th January.

Please come along for a thoroughly informal coffee and something to dunk in it (that’s a peculiarly British thing to do with your coffee I gather!) from 9am at SSC’s showrooms at 17 Hotham Parade, Artarmon.

With very grateful thanks to Lee and the team at SSC, we look forward to seeing you there!

Celebrating the Life of Our Friend, Maurice Blackwood

Vale Maurice Blackwood

On Monday the 14th of December, 2015, the Lotus community gathered to celebrate the life of our friend, Maurice Blackwood, at Belgenny Farm in Camden.

Ashton Roskill, who spoke beautifully on the day, would like to share a few words on the morning, illustrated by photos kindly shared by himself and Syd Reinhardt.

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Take Note! The December Tyre Kick & Coffee Has Moved! Again!

Lotus Tyre Kick & Coffee

Our pre-Christmas Tyre Kick & Coffee this Sunday the 19th of December has now returned to its original location at Gough Whitlam Park in Tempe.

The team at Simply Sports Cars sends their sincere apologies for the change in plans – they are extremely busy getting all of your Lotuses ready for the holidays, and are unable to shut down works on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to prepare for and host us.

We’re looking to re-schedule the event in the near future, and Simply Sports Cars have some wonderful ideas to offset this inconvenience – stay tuned!

So, we’ll be heading back to Gough Whitlam Park this Sunday! We will gather at 8AM as usual, and spend a few hours enjoying each other’s company in the presence of some lovely Lotuses, good coffee and perhaps a few mince pies to get into the festive spirit.

See you there!

Image thanks to Murray Lund

Chunky’s Chatter December 2015 Now Available for Download!

Chunky's Chatter December 2015

Catch up on all the Lotus news in the December edition of Chunky’s Chatter, which is now available to download from the members’ page.

  • Last round of the Combined Sports car association and CLA is again victorious for 2105
  • Day trip from Canberra and NSW & SA Christmas parties
  • Richard Parramint sends his thanks and farewells
  • Ashton’s Lotus Eleven restoration continues

And more are featured in Chunky’s lighthearted and sometimes irreverent monthly look at the world of Lotus.

Head to the members’ page, download it and enjoy!

Lotus Photos: Club Lotus Australia 2015 Christmas Lunch

Club Lotus Australia 2015 Christmas Lunch

This past Sunday, the 6th of December, we got together with our friends to enjoy a wonderful summery drive to the Central Coast and celebrate the year at our annual Christmas lunch.

Thanks go to Ashton for the tale of the day, illustrated by photos from Seth.

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Vale Maurice Blackwood

Maurice Blackwood Lotus 7

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Maurice Blackwood’s passing.

Maurice and the Blackwood family have been dear friends of the Lotus community for many years, and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts, support and love go out to his family and friends.

Anne, Jen and James would be very touched if, instead of sending flowers in memory of Maurice, you might consider donating to a very worthy cause, close to their hearts; Beyond Blue.

Beyond Blue do amazing work supporting those with anxiety and depression, with practical tools, advice and support.

You can donate directly here: https://beyondblueinmemoriam.everydayhero.com/au/aussie-elises

A memorial service will be held to celebrate Maurice’s life at Belgenny Farm, Elizabeth Macarthur Ave, Camden South, NSW, 2570, on Monday the 14th of December at 11am. Anne has asked that bright colours and lots of Lotus cars be the order of the day, so nip down the garage now and make sure the charger’s plugged in.

– Ashton

Artwork by Brian Caldersmith

Enjoying a Lotus Christmas Lunch in South Australia

Club Lotus South Australia Christmas Lunch

Demonstrating impeccable timing, our friends in South Australia chose Sunday the 6th of December, 2015, to celebrate the impending holidays together. By all accounts it was a lovely day, and you can catch up on everything that went down thanks to this report by Andrew Stevens.

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December 2015 Edition of Lotus Notes Now Available for Download!

Lotus Notes December 2015

The December 2015 edition of Lotus Notes has arrived just in time for some relaxing weekend reading, thanks to its talented and generous editors and contributors. It’s now available to download on the ‘Members’ page, so hop to it!

This month’s features include:

  • Richard Parramint‘s big ‘Thank you Australia!”
  • Red Bull Billy Card 2015 James Bond – Lotus Seven
  • LCV Christmas Lunch and Concours
  • Lotus Only Track Day
  • Goodwood Revival 2015

And much, much more. Head to the ‘Members’ page here to download your copy.

The newsletter is a membership benefit of Club Lotus Australia, and will as such require you to be logged in to your members account. And if you’re not a member yet, why not? Hit this link to find out more about the club and why you should become one!

Come Along to the Last Burrows Drive Day of 2015!

Lotus Burrows Day

Our friends at Simply Sports Cars have secured a few spots to next week’s sold out Burrows Drive Day exclusively for Lotus drivers.

The day is set for Wednesday the 2nd of December at Sydney Motorsport Park. It is priced at $550, which includes the day, technical support thanks to Simply Sports Cars for those who register through them, and lunch. To register, get in contact with Simply Sports Cars via email here, or give them a call on (02) 8424 7777.

Burrows Drive Days are low pressure, non-competitive track days designed to promote learning in a friendly and safe atmosphere. Spots are strictly limited to ensure plenty of track time and individual attention in a low pressure environment. Expert tutors will be on hand to provide professional instruction.

The Simply Sports Car team will be on hand in their own pit garages to provide technical support for those who secure their spot through them.