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 Photos: 2016 Concours d’Elegance & All British Day at King’s School
On Sunday the 28th of September we got together at King’s School to be a part of the massive annual All British Day, hold our Concours d’Elegance and enjoy a lovely day in the Spring sunshine. The All British Day is held at King’s School in North Parramatta each year. It brings together New South Wales’ British car clubs and … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle: September 2016
Welcome to Spring. And, frankly, thank goodness! I was getting a bit bored of the cold – the garage is hard to heat effectively. But at least I have managed to get the Elan’s headlight vacuum system replaced over the winter (without first removing the rear bumper, as was suggested by one wag who shall remain nameless). This means that, … 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
Work With Lotus: Simply Sports Cars Looking for a Sales Consultant and Vehicle Mechanic & Technician
Our friends at Simply Sports Cars, official distributors for Lotus Cars in Australia, are looking for a Sales Consultant as well as a Vehicle Mechanic & Technician. Simply Sports Cars have been going from strength to strength and have some very interesting projects on the go, making this an excellent opportunity for someone interested in working with the Lotus marque. Read … Read More
September 4th Club Run to the Gosford Classic Car Museum
Ashton’s planning a run to the Gosford Car Museum on Sunday the 4th of September. It should be a fun morning, so read on for the details. We’re off to see the glorious Gosford Classic Car Museum! Even if it does only have one Lotus (so far anyway!) my reckoning is that the new Gosford Classic Car Museum has to be … Read More
Lotus Photos: LOST Fraternity Run to Medowie Macadamia Farm
Photos by Jack McLaughlin The LOST Fraternity’s most recent run took them to the Medowie Macadamia Farm Restaurant Medowie. Enjoy these great photos thanks to Jack McLaughlin. On Sunday the 14th the LOST team met at the McDonald’s in Mayfield and then convoyed up to the Medowie Macadamia Farm near Williamtown airport for a social Sunday breakfast. We’ve been enjoying absolutely magic weather … Read More
October 29 Lotus Only Track Day at Winton Raceway
Simply Sports Cars‘ next Lotus Only Track Day is going to be held at Winton Raceway in Victoria on Saturday the 29th of October and entries are now open. These are traditionally brilliant days and entry tends to fill up fast. Registrations are available now, so head to Simply Sports Cars’ website here to get your entry in. The LOTD will include … Read More
Club Lotus Australia (NSW) is Going to Bombini for Christmas (Again!)
I know it’s a little while away, but it’s time to start thinking about Christmas! Bombini have invited us back to their lovely venue following our successful Christmas Party there last year, so evidently we didn’t embarrass ourselves. For those not present last year, Bombini’s is on the mid-north coast near Avoca. Take a look at their website here. This … Read More
Chunky’s Chatter August 2016 Now Available for Download
Catch up on all the Club Lotus Australia news in the August 2016 edition of Chunky’s Chatter, which is now available to download from the members’ page. Features in this month’s mag include: Simply Sports Cars appointed Lotus Distributor for Australia and New Zealand Details for the August CLA Concours and Kings School day Join us for the Coota Sprints Don’t … Read More