January 1st Peter Lumsden C.B.E. - Racing Lotus and Jaguar February 5th Brian Buckland - Adventures in the Lotus Elan March 4th  #1 Andy Bradshaw - The Lotus 30 Sports Racer * March 18th  #2 Bill Colson - The Lotus 15 April 1st Mike Costin - An informal chat with Mike, the 'Cos' of Cosworth May 6th John Oakley - Lotus: The Indy Project, 1963-1965; an illustrated talk June 3rd Terry Sanger - Motor Racing July 1st Graham Capel - The Lotus 23 August 5th  #1 Bryan Moorcroft - The Lotus Cortina August 19th  #2 Roger Nathan - Racing the Elite, Costin-Martin race car, etc. September 2nd Bill Allen - Racing the Lotus 12, 17, Elite, Cortina, etc. October 21st ** Gordon Murray - On Design (Brabham, McLaren, Caparro, etc.) November 4th Brian Angus, Lotus - The 907 engine, Elite, Eclat, Excel, and Esprit December 2nd John Miles - On Lotus Jan 2009 Sir John Whitmore

Click here for a list of IMECHE lectures (Automobile Division, Institution of Mechanical Engineers).

Roger Nathan  Posted August 11th, 2008
Some details on second August speaker, Roger Nathan: http://www.brdc.co.uk/brdcarchive.cfm/flag/2/member_id/76 http://www.imps4ever.info/racing/races/nathan.html http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adventurous-Life-Costin-Nathan-Story/dp/095539340X

Lotus Evora  Posted August 11th, 2008
Car & Driver: Lotus Evora

October speaker, Gordon Murray  Posted July 11th, 2008
http://www.gordonmurraydesign.com/index.html

Obituary  Posted July 11th, 2008
Lotuseer Ian Walker has passed away this week. Ian Walker Racing was the unofficial 'Team Lotus' for Colin Chapman. Ian also ran Blue Flash Automotive and FAI Automotive.

UK fuel tax calculator  Posted July 11th, 2008
http://www.abd.org.uk/fuel_tax_calculator.htm

Jim Clark Memorial  Posted June 15th, 2008
Here is an article from Warren King marking the unveiling of a new Jim Clark memorial: Jim Clark Memorial

Elite race  Posted June 15th, 2008
Brian Caldersmith races his Elite at the Bathurst Mount Panorama circuit: Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQgD7YTtBY4 Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNxyuypmOKo

LEADFOOTS Christmas card  Posted December 13th, 2007
LEADFOOTS Christmas card from Brian Caldersmith.

Member article  Posted December 2nd, 2007
Follow the link below to read a club member's article on Elise ownership. 8 Years with a Lotus Elise (A life sentence?)

Graham Capel book reviews  Posted November 15th, 2007
Click below for some reviews of Graham Capel's latest book. 'Lotus History - The Lotus Twenty-Three 1962-1966' The book is available from: Historic Lotus Books P.O. Box 7, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7AA, UK Price: £25 + £2.50 postage & packing. 10% discount for club members = £22.50 + £2.50.

LEADFOOTS events - Latest update  Posted October 2nd, 2007
Here are the latest notes for the events to be held on the 9th & 10th of October: 50th Anniversary message.pdf

Ernie Unger Unipower GT  Posted September 8th, 2007
Following Ernie Unger's visit last month, here is a magazine article on the Unipower GT: Page #1 Page #2 Page #3 Page #4 Page #5 Page #6 Page #7 Page #8 Page #1 Page #2

For General Servicing, contact Colin Taylor: Tel.:  01761 415687 Lotus Elise Specialists, Brooke-Kensington Ltd. Brooke House E6, Telford Road, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 4LD. Tel.:  01869 325551 Fax:  01869 322164 E-Mail:  simon@brooke-kensington.co.uk Web:  http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk Caterham Dealers, Millwood Millwood Motor Company Ltd., Mill Garage, Cam, Dursley, Glos., GL11 5DH. Tel.:  01453 544321 Fax:  01453 544671 Web:  http://www.millwood-mc.co.uk Track Developments Cotswold House, 32 The Tarters, Sherston, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0NT. Tel.:  01666 840482 E-Mail:  davidcooper@trackdevelopments.co.uk Web:  http://www.trackdevelopments.co.uk T.A. & J.M. Coburn Trimmers Widhill House, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN2 4DA. Tel.:  01793 721501 Fax:  01793 721531 Historic Lotus Specialist, Mike Brotherwood Tel. (Daytime):  01380 859989 Tel. (Evening):  01249 760284 Fax:  01249 760530 Web:  http://www.mikebrotherwood.com Coterie Press Ltd. 6 Forest Hill Industrial Estate, Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2LX. Tel.:  0208 699 5111 Fax:  0208 291 6463 Web:  http://www.coteriepress.com Fibreglass Services Progress Garage, Yapton Lane, Walberton, Arundal, West Sussex, BN18 0AS. Tel.:  01243 554422 Fax:  01243 554545 Web:  http://www.fibreglassservices.co.uk Autodromo Ltd. - Design and Model Making Unit 5, West Wales Business Park, Redstone Road, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, SA67 7ES. Tel.:  01834 860999 E-Mail:  sales@autodromo.co.uk Web:  http://www.autodromo.co.uk Web links: The Lotus Links Page: http://www.webtractor.com/teamlotus/lotlink.htm Organized Lotus Links: http://silverstone.fortunecity.com/cosworth/633/Lotlinks.htm Manually selected Lotus car resources: http://www.cbel.com/lotus_cars/ Banks Europas: http://www.banks-europa.co.uk Lotuseers Audio CDs for sale: http://www.yesterdaysracers.com Moto-Lita steering wheels: http://www.moto-lita.co.uk Motorsport artist, Tim Layzell: http://www.timlayzell.com Millers Oils: http://www.millersoils.co.uk Meguiars Polishes: http://www.meguiars.co.uk The Future Endeavour Club: http://www.feclub.co.uk Dennis Ortenburger's Lotus Elite Journal: http://www.lotuselitejournal.com '88 Lotus Espirt Turbo: http://www.lotusespritturbo.com PePiPoo - Helping the motorist to get justice: http://www.pepipoo.com A-Plan Car Insurance, Bath: http://www.aplan.co.uk/motor/car-insurance-quote.php Classic Car Instruments: http://www.classic-car-directory.com/parts/partsdetail.asp?id=Instruments Patrick Neame's motorsport photography: http://www.incamera.co.uk Track Sport - Car driving track days at racing circuits nationwide: http://www.tracksport.co.uk Rob supports the Silver Ring Choir of Bath: http://www.silverringchoir.co.uk

1990 LOTUS ELAN M100 £5,750 ono. Calypso Red, 75,200 miles. Two owners since new have kept the car in excellent condition throughout. One of the best of about 140 non-turbos built, the car has been carefully used, maintained, and garaged throughout its life. Recent service includes new front and rear pads and discs, and new cam belt. For sale with accessories, manuals and spares. Specification: 130BHP, 1588cc DOHC 16V Isuzu-Lotus engine, normally aspirated. Five speed manual gearbox. Power steering Electric windows Heated electric mirrors Remote locking Half leather seats Alloy Lotus OZ wheels with locking bolts Radio/cassette AM/FM Alarm and immobilizer Good tyres and hood Lotus service history MOT to Aug. 2008 Taxed to May 2008 Accessories included: Cotton car and seat dust covers Toolkit Battery charger/conditioner Workshop manuals and parts list Spare parts included: Clutch cable Throttle cable Exhaust manifold gasket Cam cover gasket Thermostat Front spoiler rubber skirt 'A' pillar and RH door weather seals Oil & air filters Filler cap Radiator bleed screw Dashboard plugs Door lock buttons and inserts Light switch Various bulbs & fuses Wheel centres (2) For further details please contact David Dovrey: Tel.  01384 878496 (South Staffs)

1980 LOTUS ECLAT 521 £4,600 ovno. I am selling my 1980 Lotus Eclat 521 with approx 67,000 genuine miles on the clock. I am only the second owner and the car has been in my possession for approximately 20 years. During that time the car has had an extensive amount of major work done to it including but not limited to the following: Fitting of a new galvanized genuine Lotus chassis which was also Waxoyled to further improve its longevity. Full rebuild of the gearbox with a new clutch, etc. fitted at the same time. Rear trailing arm units shot blasted, painted and sprayed prior to injecting with Waxoyl to further improve their longevity. Replacement of all fuel lines (replaced with braided where appropriate) and brake pipes. Replacement of springs and shock absorbers all around. Replacement of all bushes and refurbishment of all suspension components. Refurbishment of all wheels. I have receipts for all components that have been replaced. This vehicle is not your normal Lotus Eclat that has not been given the TLC it deserves. I have spent the money where necessary to keep this vehicle in very good condition. Mechanically, electrically, interior and bodywork wise it is in excellent condition. The car has never let me down and I have visited most countries in Europe during my ownership. I am happy for any inspection to be performed on the vehicle, because I am confident that all is in good working order. Although this vehicle is not 'Concourse', as it has been used rather than preened and pampered, the price I am asking for it reflects the fact that its new owner will take possession of one of the better Eclats for sale at this current time. I am very reluctant to sell the car, which has given me a lot of enjoyment, but my future plans unfortunately mean that I need a more practical vehicle. I am happy to clarify upon request. Further images of the car can be viewed at: http://www.pbase.com/ckajca/lotuseclat For further details or to view the vehicle please contact Colin Ackerman: Tel.  01749 880583 or 07817 003660 E-mail:  colin_ackerman@btopenworld.com

LOTUS ELAN SPRINT F.H.C. For sale at: First Choice Mechanics Ltd. Unit 1, Netham View Industrial Park, 71 Netham Road, Bristol, BS5 9PQ Tel.  01179 413232 Mobile #1:  07796 215070 Mobile #2:  07812 244441