Images thanks to Ellie and Mike Hamilton
Catch up on the action in the Western Australian Lotus community thanks to Eddie Lankhorst’s latest Quokka Talk for June, 2017, including a report on the All Lotus Track Day arranged by AutoStrada.
CLA Build Stories: Part 4 of the Lotus Esprit VQ Build – The Sump
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]
Last time we met Geoff Winder, he was fabricating a flywheel and a clutch to go with the engine and gearbox that he had lined up for the Lotus Esprit VQ. In this post, we rejoin Geoff Winder as he sorts out the sump for his Lotus Esprit VQ project.
Looking Forward to the Life Choices Foundation Community Day
The Life Choices Foundation’s Community Day is coming up in just over a month on Sunday the 23rd of July at Sydney Motorsport Park, and will be supported be Lee and Paul at Simply Sports Cars.
Let’s Go Back to the Lugarno Lions Spring Festival & Classic Vehicle Show
The 2017 Lugarno Lions Spring Festival & Classic Vehicle Show is set for Sunday the 17th of September, 2017, and we’re invited.
The event will be held on Sunday the 17th of September, 2017, at Gannons Park in Peakhurst. Entry to the festival is free.
June 2017 Edition of Chunky’s Chatter Available for Download
Image thanks to Gino Valdes
Tom Devitt and his contributors have put together another magnificent edition of Chunky’s Chatter, and it’s now on its way to members and available for download from the members’ page. Grab a copy, and enjoy!
Features in this month’s mag include:
- Heaps of Photos from Lotus 2017
- Jeff Morton and Dennis Neagle tell of their Targa Tasmania Victory
- LOST goes to Brooklands’ Breakfast Club
- The Lotus Diamond Jubilee is getting closer – all the info on how to be a part of it is inside
And much more! Enjoy Chunky’s lighthearted and sometimes irreverent monthly look at the world of Lotus.
Head to the members’ page to download your copy. And if you’re not a member already, have a browse around the site and hit up our membership page here to find out why you should be!
From Perth to Lotus 2017 and Back Again
Images by Robyn & John Edmondson
Follow along Robyn & John Edmondson’s road trip to Lotus 2017 and back again in this epic tale of the pair’s trip to the bi-annual Lotus celebration.
Quokka Talk Featuring the May All British Car Show & Early Morning Run
Image by Robyn & John Edmondson
Catch up on the news in the Western Australian Lotus community with Eddie Lankhorst’s latest Quokka Talk, including May’s All British Car Show and Early Morning Run.
The 2017 Lotus Elite Diamond Jubilee is Coming Up Soon and Looking Fantastic
The 2017 Lotus Elite Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated over the 12th to the 14th of August. It’s going to be a massive celebration, featuring not only the Elites but the 60th anniversary of the Lotus Seven and 50th birthdays of the Elan Plus 2, Lotus 48 Formula 1 car and Formula Ford Type 51.
Featuring everything from social engagements to sprints, demonstrations and displays, the event will offer something for everyone. Read on for the official word from organiser Brian Caldersmith.
Enjoy Magnificent Mountain Roads with the Lotus Tour at Targa High Country
Lotus Cars Australia has announced the Lotus Tour at Targa High Country 2017, which will run as part of the 2017 Targa High Country Rally over the 10th to the 12th of November this year. Spaces in the tour are extremely limited, so if you’re interested get in touch with Richard at Lotus Cars Australia ASAP!