Hello! We have five important topics that I would like to present to you for dissection and, hopefully, discussion this month. Topic Number One – Politics I wish I could admit to being happier about that which is going on in the world politically at the moment, but to be honest I am a bit fed up by it all. By … Read More
The Lotus Eleven is 60 Years Old.. And One Car is Yet to Turn a Wheel
George Row from Queensland is responsible for this excellent report on the Elevens’ gathering at Racefest, which goes into interesting detail of the history of the six cars present. Enjoy!
Lots of Lotus Elevens Gather at the 2016 Sydney Retro Racefest
Sydney Retro Racefest saw six of Australia’s Lotus Elevens gather at Sydney Motorsport Park for a very special 60th anniversary celebration.
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
Chunky’s Chatter June 2016 Now Available for Download!
Catch up on all the Club Lotus Australia news in the June 2016 edition of Chunky’s Chatter, which is now available to download from the members’ page. Features in this month’s mag include: Ashton sends us a full report of his recent UK Jaunt Dan Bando is interviewed by Seth Reinhardt The Lotus Driving Academy opens in France, and what a circuit … Read More
President’s Prattle for June 2016
Hi everyone, I do hope you all survived the recent rather rough weather in tact, and that no garages were flooded or cars wrecked by the inclement weather. Mrs R and I are just back from three weeks in the UK, where we took the good weather! Sorry about that, but it did mean we had three weeks of almost … Read More
Lotuses Needed to Join Elevens and Simply Sports Cars Display at Sydney Retro Racefest
Simply Sports Cars will bring the brand new Lotus Evora 400, the fastest road car Lotus has ever built, along to Sydney Retro Racefest over the 11th and 12th of June. We have just a little more space in which to squeeze Lotuses at Sydney Retro Racefest over the 11th and 12th of June, and would love for you to … Read More
Record Gathering of Australian Lotus Elevens to Celebrate their 60th at Sydney Retro Racefest
Lotus Eleven Chassis 538 leading 188 at Lakeside on the 26th of November, 1961. These cars will reunite at Sydney Retro Racefest this June. Image courtesy of the Brier Thomas Collection. Sydney Retro Racefest will bring together a record gathering of Australian Lotus Elevens this Queen’s Birthday long weekend to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic sportscar racer. Eight of Australia’s … Read More
The Preserve May 2016 Available for Download
‘The Preserve’ is the newsletter of the Council of Motor Clubs. It’s made available to members of CMC-affiliated clubs, and that means you! The May 2016 edition of the newsletter has been sent out to members, and is now available for download on our members’ page here. This month’s newsletter features a look back at the National Motoring Heritage Day with … Read More
Rob Bryden Announced As Senate Candidate for the Australian Motoring Enthusiasts Party
Long-time Club Lotus Australia member, tidy steerer and all-round good guy Rob Bryden has been announced as the Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party’s number 1 senate candidate in the upcoming July 2nd election.