Thanks to Mark McConnell While we’ve hit pause on life for a few months to potter around at home, we wanted to take the opportunity to share a few stories from our community to keep things interesting and hopefully spark inspiration for projects and adventures. In this story we catch up with Mark McConnell, who shares the story of restoring … Read More
Lotus Stories: A Little History of Phil Moore’s Lotus Super 7, Which He Owned for 53 Years
Story and images with thanks Greg Moore Upon learning of the sad passing of Phil Moore earlier this year, Greg Moore kindly reached out to the club to share a few memories of Phil and the Lotus Super 7 they both owned. Read on, and enjoy.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for August, 2021
Hey! This month’s exploration of all that is great and good in the world of Lotus needs to recognize that the country is once again bifurcated into those in lockdown and those not. So, while lots is still able to go on in South and Western Australia, sadly NSW us heading into the second of what is likely to be … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for July, 2021
Happy new financial year, and apologies for the delay getting this to you – thank the Chancellor of the Exchequer (or whatever his title is) for creating a storm in a teacup in the middle of the year. If it was a carding occasion, you could be forgiven for blaming Hallmark. Anyway, June was predictably busy. And, here in NSW … Read More
Two Elans, and a Long Drive
Thanks to Ed Holly, images thanks to Ed Holly Ed Holly and Rod Kennedy recently packed up their Elans and took a yearly pilgrimage to Winton for the Austin 7 Club’s annual Historic Winton race meeting. He’s kindly shared a few tales from the road trip, which you can enjoy below.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for June, 2021
Charging hard for the middle of 2021 already, and so far it’s shaped up to be a much more normalised year than the last one. At least (being very parochial for a moment) in NSW anyway.
Wrapping Up CSCA 2021 Round 3: Night Moves
Saturday the 8th of May saw us forgo the usual weekend evening festivities to suit up, get some tyres melty and catch up with our friends in the CSCA at round three of 2021’s supersprint series, held under lights on Sydney Motorsport Park’s Amaroo circuit.
Vale: Phil Moore
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Phil Moore’s passing. Phil was a long time member of the Lotus community, and Australian Sportscar Champion. Please read on for a few words remembering Phil, with thanks to Andrew Stevens.
Lotus Photos: May 2021’s Sandy Bay Tasmania Meet-Up
Images thanks to Robert Verhey Our friends in Tasmania get together each month at Sandy Bay to kick tyres and chat about life, Lotus and everything. Robert Verhey made it to May’s catch-up and very kindly reached out with a few photos.
LOST Fraternity Coffee Run to Sculpture Cafe at the Museum of Art and Culture
Images thanks to Jack McLaughlin On Sunday, 2nd May, 2021, the LOST Fraternity took a coffee run to Awaba at Sculpture Cafe at the Museum of Art and Culture. LOST Fraternity shepherd Jack McLaughlin has kindly shared a few shots from the morning with us.