Stephen is looking for some steel rim wheels for his early Lotus Elan. Read on for the full details.
I am seeking knock-on type steel wheels or mags to fit a Series 3 or 4 Elan. I have located two steel wheels and require a minimum of three more. I am happy to even buy single wheels.
Located in Brisbane and happy to pay postage.
If you are able to help out, send an email to Seth at web@clublotus.com.au and he’ll put you in touch with Stephen.
Russell has a collection of parts to suit a Lotus Elan available for sale. Please see below.
Sunday April 14 found us in the car park above By the Bay Cafe in Carss Park, catching up over a coffee and a quick bite on a beautiful Autumn morning.
Club member Dario has an as-new unused chin spoiler/splitter to suit an S2 Elise for sale.
Thanks to Bonhams|Cars
A club legend, the 1957-58 Lotus-Climax Type 12 chassis ‘353’ will head to auction at Bonhams|Cars Monaco Sale, ‘Les Grandes Marques à Monaco’, on May 10 2024.
The car was Lotus’ first Formula 1 contender and was driven by Graham Hill at both his and the Lotus Formula 1 team’s Formula 1 debut in the 1958 BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone, as well as by Hill in the Monaco Grand Prix, which he would go on to win five times.
The Lotus Type 12 was designed by Colin Chapman in late 1956 – the first of the legendary designer’s single seaters. Seven of the cars were built initially for Formula 2 competition in 1957, with five going on to become works entries. In 1958 the team fit an uprated 1960cc Coventry Climax engine to 353 with the goal of entering Formula 1, which had a maximum engine size of 2.5-litres at the time, and being competitive on tighter twisty circuits. Hill placed seventh in the Formula 1 class at their debut at Silverstone.
The car would then move to John Fisher’s hands and continue being campaigned in 1959, including by Italian Maria Theresa de Filippis, before being acquired by Frank Gardner and heading to Australia. It was maintained in remarkably original order for much of its life, and then restored by its current owner, who wrote the literal book on the model and in particular the story of chassis no. 353, Lotus 12 Chassis No. 353: The History (2006).
Chassis ‘353’ will head to auction at Bonhams|Cars Monaco Sale on May 10 2024.
May 3, 1958. BRDC International Trophy, Silverstone – Graham Hill making both his own and Team Lotus’s Formula 1 racing debut in Type 12 chassis ‘353’. GPL photo.
This competitive 2018 Lotus Exige 350 Sport is up for sale by friend of the club Neil.
Welcome to Autumn everyone! I was rather rudely reminded that it’s that time of the year a few days ago, as if I wasn’t keeping up. Which I wasn’t.
Richard in Sydney is seeking a Lotus Evora S or 400 in manual with rear seats.
If you are looking to sell or would like to chat with Richard, send us an email at web@clublotus.com.au and we’ll put you in touch.
Last year’s All British Day at Echunga: Courtesy Andrew Stevens
Well, 2023 is fast receding in our rear view mirrors and the fun and games of 2024 are well advanced. This year’s F1 cars are being released ahead of testing, we’re already through two Sunday get togethers, the number of Lotus owners in SA continues to grow, the annual All British Day is only weeks away, and the rollup of cars at our new meeting spot at Beaumont Rd in the East Parklands continues to grow. Our latest initiative is to commence offering historic registration capability to SA members later this year. The early Elises are now eligible, but more of that as the steps are put in place.
Robert is selling his lovely 1979 Elite 501, 2 litre 5 speed. Read on for the details.