Club Lotus Avon (Lotus cars)

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This website is dedicated to absent friends.

AREA LEADER:

Rob Ford
Cell.: 0781-235-3976 (Please try this number first.)
Tel./Fax: +44 (0)1761 453351
E-Mail: roblotusford49_AT_mbzonline_DOT_net

Rob uses Canon imaging products: http://www.canon.co.uk
and
Lowepro carrying solutions for the imaging world: http://www.lowepro.com

January 17th	Terry Sanger (Please note date.) On motor racing.
February 7th	Andy Bradshaw Lotus 101 F1 car.
March 6th #1	Malcolm Ricketts Historic racing.
March 20th #2	Dave Brodie On motor racing.
April 3rd #1	Brian Angus Of Lotus Cars Ltd.
April 17th #2	Dennis Roberts (Ex Ford) The Ford Cortina.
May 1st	To be announced.
June 5th #1	Ernie Unger (Date to be confirmed.) Part 2 of his 2011 talk.
June 19th #2	Russell Hayes The Ford Cortina.
July 3rd	Graham Warner "A Chequered Life"
August 7th	John Wagstaff & Bill Allen Lotus Team Elite.
September 4th	John Miles Racing the Lotus Elan.
October 2nd	Peter & Alison Cotes The Lotus Elan.
November 6th	Jack Sears On motor racing.
December 4th	Gordon Murray On design.

Future speakers (in no particular order; dates to be announced):

TBA
Gerry Bath
G.P. racing in the Fifties & Sixties

TBA
Sir John Whitmore
Motor racing

TBA
Jonathan Buncombe
Motor racing

TBA
Brian Buckland
"Elan Man"

TBA
John Bolding
The Lotus 47

TBA
Susan Miller
On Lotus

TBA
Vince Woodman
Motor racing

TBA
Jeff Bloxham
Motorsport photography

TBA
Andy Widnall
Of Spyder

TBA
Tony Pritchard
"Colin Chapman's cock-ups"

TBA
Bob Dance & Richard Parramint
On Lotus

Venue: The Bull Inn, Hinton; adjacent to Junction 18 of the M4.
Date: 1st Tuesday of every month at 8PM, except where noted otherwise (note extra meetings on the 3rd Tuesday).

Important note: All meetings are subject to last minute changes beyond our control.
Members are advised to check before travelling long distances (to check, call Rob on the number above).

A '*' denotes a change from the previously listed speaker.

(You may wish to bring a cushion to make the seats more comfortable!)

All Lotus enthusiasts are welcome.

Thanks go to all previous years' guest speakers.

Farbio Sports Cars Ltd.: http://www.farbiosportscars.com

URGENT message to members Posted February 3rd, 2012

Would all members please note that The Bath Model Centre ("The Modeller's Den") will close its doors for the last time this Saturday, 4th February 2012.

Founded in 1946, my favourite model shop will shut up shop after 66 years this coming Saturday, so why not pop in on Saturday, 4th February and pick up a bargain.

I will be popping in to say goodbye to one of my favourite haunts.

This is the end of yet another 'Era'.

Very best regards,

Rob Ford

Lotuseer Robin Read passes away Posted January 20th, 2012

Sad news,

We have lost another Elite link, this time my good friend Robin Read has passed away on 7th January 2012 after a short illness.

Robin was a very nice guy and played a very important part relating to the Elite in the UK and especially the link with the Elite in the USA in the late Fifties and early Sixties.

He gave many talks to Club Lotus Avon and was very generous with his time and knowledge, not only to us, but to everyone.

Robin came to visit the club in November 2009 and said that he would be making the talk his last talk to us, as he thought that everyone had heard all that he had to say on Lotus.

Robin was working on the manuscript for his book on Airships which would have been titled Helium and Humbug.

He was a great guy and we will miss him.

Sadly, time is not on our side.

Very best regards,

Rob Ford

New vintage F1 prints Posted November 15th, 2011

http://www.formulaonedriversofthesixties.com

Previously unseen photographs of Formula One world champions from 1959 to 1973, digitally restored and presented in an archival box set.

Club Lotus Avon area 50th celebrations in 2012 Posted October 2nd, 2011

50th celebrations for 2012 are due for the Lotus Elan and the Ford Cortina. So far, I am thinking about the following to make a broad scope of Lotus topics for 2012:

Russell Hayes - Cortina
Sir John Whitmore - Cortina
John Miles - Elan
John Wagstaff - Elite
Bill Allen - Elite
Gordon Murray - his new connection to Lotus
Jeff Bloxham - Motorsport Photography
Brian Buckland - Elan
Alan Morgan - Chairman, Club Lotus
Andy Widnall of Spyder
Peter and Allison Cotes

Another 50th anniversary to note is the Moulton Bicycle: 1962 to 2012.

Very best regards,

Rob

Vintage Tyres Newsletter Posted October 2nd, 2011

http://system.newzapp.co.uk/GLink.asp?LID=NTE4OTMwNiwxODc5Nzk0Mjc=

Gordon Murray Joins Group Lotus Posted September 11th, 2011

News from Lotus:

30 August 2011

Gordon Murray Joins Group Lotus

Group Lotus add design legend to the Lotus Advisory Council

Group Lotus is delighted to announce the appointment of Gordon Murray to the Lotus Advisory Council. Murray will work alongside automotive industry icons Bob Lutz, Tom Purves, Prof. Dr. Burkhard Göschel, and Frank Tuch to advise Group Lotus on current and future development.

The purpose of the Lotus Advisory Council is to give advice and guidance on strategic issues such as product strategy, technology, quality, brand, marketing, and distribution for Group Lotus.

It's a little known fact that when Gordon began his motorsport career in 1969, he actually wanted to work for Lotus, but a chance meeting with Brabham designer Ron Tauranac lead to him working for Brabham where he was later appointed Chief Designer by team boss Bernie Ecclestone.

During his time in F1, Gordon was responsible for designing many Grand Prix winning cars and was heralded by many as leading the way in terms of innovation and pioneering new technologies.

More recently, Gordon established Gordon Murray Design to develop an innovative and disruptive automotive manufacturing technology trademarked iStream®. The design and prototyping of their T.25 Petrol and T.27 Electric Ultra Compact City Cars has been central to both the development and validation of this process.

Commenting on the appointment, Group Lotus Chief Executive Dany Bahar said: "Gordon has never been afraid to trail blaze, take risks, and do things differently; these are attributes that we are very familiar with and very proud of at Lotus. With his incredible and unique motorsport and design experience, he will complement the existing council line up perfectly. We're very much looking forward to working with him."

Gordon Murray said: "For years I've been a huge admirer of Lotus, I have great respect for the legacy that Colin Chapman created and I think what Dany and the team are doing is a really good thing for the brand. He's taking the strength from Chapman's principles and taking the business to the next level whilst still keeping the general ethos - not an easy task! I'm really looking forward to contributing to Group Lotus during this exciting time."

Legendary designer Gordon Murray joins Group Lotus:
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/57850.html

Gordon Murray Design:
http://www.gordonmurraydesign.com

LEADFOOTS Luncheon Posted September 11th, 2011

Here are details from Brian Caldersmith of the next LEADFOOTS Luncheon, which will take place on Wednesday, 14th September 2011:

LEADFOOTS lunch Sept 2011.pdf

E-Mail: briantc AT bigpond DOT com

Octane magazine subscription offer for Club Lotus members Posted August 10th, 2011

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Club meeting pictures Posted August 10th, 2011

July:

Spyder Elan Plus 2 Zetec		Andy Widnal

Thanks to Brian Buckland for arranging Andy's visit at short notice.

March:

Guest speaker Julian Balme at the March 1st 2011 Club Lotus Avon meeting

Julian Balme

December 2010:

Alvin Cohen

November 2010:

Guest speaker Charles Helps at the November 2nd 2010 Club Lotus Avon meeting

Charles Helps (second from right) and members

October 2010:

Guest speaker Mike Marsden at the October 5th 2010 Club Lotus Avon meeting

Graham Capel (left) talking to Mike Marsden

Mike Marsden with members

July (#2) 2010:

Guest speaker John Lawry at the July 20th 2010 Club Lotus Avon meeting

Graham Capel (left) talking to John Lawry

John Lawry

Mrs. Lawry with Barry Sheraton in the background

Late change of speaker Posted July 4th, 2011

There is a last minute change of speaker for tomorrow's meeting. Brian Angus is ill; our new guest speaker will be Andy Widnal of Spyder. Brian's talk on the 900 series engines has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 6th March 2012.

Request for help Posted July 4th, 2011

WANTED. Help to get my Lotus Elan +2 back on the road. I am a 70 year old pensioner who has had to downsize, and now have a restricted income. I am not destitute but am unable to afford normal garage rates, also unable to do the jobs I used to do. We down sized 24 months ago and up until then the Lotus had never been out in the rain. Unfortunately no garage at new address, bought car cover to protect car, only for the paint to bubble in places, but mainly it's still OK. Also, the clutch has seized and I have a very noisy tappet. I now have a garage to put it in but it is quite cramped.

I have been the proud owner of my Elan for over 20 years, and when first purchased back in 1988, we stripped it down to a bare chassis and commenced with a total rebuild. Suspension and all painted parts were powder coated and re-bushed prior to fitting. Engine has been bored and put back to standard. Flywheel, crank, etc. balanced and lightened, head skimmed. Complete rewire. The body was removed, stripped, and re-sprayed with a two pack paint finish. Twelve months on it passed its MOT and took to the road. Since then I have continued with the ongoing restoration.

If there is anyone who could help me get my Lotus back on the road I would be extremely grateful.

I can be contacted at johnandsuestreet AT tiscali DOT co. uk or on 01453 882735.

John Street,
Stroud, Gloucestershire

Donington Posted July 4th, 2011

Dear Club Lotus member,

With less than two weeks to go before we're back at Donington on August 13th & 14th, this is just a quick reminder that as a Club member, if you book in advance you can buy tickets for only £9.00, saving £1.00 on the regular entry price.

The show is shaping up to be the biggest ever and of course there's also Lotus racing over the weekend as well. For the latest news, see: http://www.clublotus.co.uk

To book your tickets, just contact us at Club HQ. Either send a cheque, call us on 01362 694459/691144, or e-mail: events AT clublotus DOT co. uk

Best wishes,

Alan Morgan

Meeting Posted May 19th, 2011

The Mike Costin Evening.pdf

Links of interest Posted May 19th, 2011

Team Lotus F1 boss buys Caterham:
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/team-lotus-f1-boss-buys-caterham/256703

Issues with increasing percentages of ethanol in petrol:
http://www.millersoils.net/1_Millers_frame_AUTO_CLASSIC.htm

Ecotricity Nemesis electric supercar:
http://electriccarsreport.com/2011/01/ecotricity-nemesis-electric-supercar/

Change of speaker Posted April 30th, 2011

There is a late change of speaker for the Tuesday, 3rd of May meeting. Our guest speaker will now be Gerry Bath on building Specials.

http://website.lineone.net/~pete.stowe/Gerry_Bath_Specials.htm

Lotus Elites at the AGP Posted April 22nd, 2011

Check this video for a look at part of the parade lap for the historic participants at the Australian Grand Prix.

Sponsored by Shannons, the Historics had sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and were given some parade laps on Sunday with passengers. This video was taken by my son Darren from my Elite and features the green Elite of Richard Fewster. It commences from the Historic paddock.

Cheers,

Brian

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J41B0c2aAKk

Lotus classic parts sale and the Donington Historic Festival Posted April 1st, 2011

Dear Club Lotus member,

Lotus Cars are having a sale of selected classic parts and accessories, and as a Club Lotus member you're amongst the first to know about it. If you visit our website, www.clublotus.co.uk, you'll find a list of what's available, plus an order form with a special e-mail address for you to send in your order.

Although these parts are mainly for Elise S1/2, Esprit, Elan M100, 340R, and Excel, have a look, as you never know what you might find. There are some big discounts, but some parts are in limited supply and it's first come, first served. Don't forget to send your order form direct to Lotus and not to us.

Changing the subject, Donington Park are offering all Club Lotus members a special discount on tickets for their inaugural Donington Historic Festival on April 30th - May 1st. Members can buy two tickets for the whole weekend (including free paddock access) for just £30 (i.e. £15 each) as opposed to the on-the-gate entry price of £22 per person per day. You'll also be parked in the club display area at the heart of all the action, and Donington may also be offering parade laps for a limited number of cars from clubs who attend - details to follow!

For more information on the Donington Historic Festival, see www.doningtonhistoric.com.

Discount club tickets can be booked through www.doningtonhistoric.com, or by calling the 24-hour ticket hotline: 0844 873 7355. To receive your discount you need to book in advance and quote our unique booking code which is LOTUSDHF11.

Best wishes,

Alan Morgan

April 5th meeting Posted March 12th, 2011

My Mike Costin meeting on Tuesday 5th April 2011 will be at the Cross Hands Hotel, Old Sodbury, about 2 miles on the other side of junction 18 of the M4 (on the way out towards Castle Combe, Cross Hands is just on the right hand side by the set of traffic lights).

Cross Hands Hotel (Function Room)
Tetbury Rd,
Old Sodbury,
Gloucestershire,
BS37 6RJ

Tel.: 01454 313 000

There will be a dinner, followed by a members' Q & A session.

The following have indicated that they will be attending:

Mike & Rhoda Costin
Alan Morgan, Chairman of Club Lotus.
Ernie Unger
Bill Allen, Lotus racer and father of James Allen.
Keith Hall, Lotus racer & Ann Hall
Graham Capel, Lotus racer
Barry Sheraton, Lotus Elite Type 14 man
Brian Buckland, ElanMan
Malcolm Ricketts, Gentleman racer
John Wagstaff, Lotus racer
Chris Barber, Lotus racer and Jazz band leader.
Graham Warner, Lotus racer
Sir John Whitmore, Lotus racer
Jem & Lyn Marsh. MARCOS: MARsh and COStin, founded by Jem Marsh and Mike's brother, Frank Costin.
John Campbell-Jones, Lotus racer & Simon Campbell-Jones

Very best regards,

Rob

Ed. Sadly, Ben Rood was due to attend (see below).

Ben Rood passes away Posted March 9th, 2011

We have lost another friend. Ben Rood, one of the four founder directors of COSWORTH, has passed away on Tuesday 1st March, aged 84.

Ben Rood is second from the right in this photo. The late Keith Duckworth is on the far left, with Mike Costin on the far right.

From left to right, the 'Four Musketeers' at Cosworth with the DFV are: Bill Brown, Keith Duckworth, Mike Costin, and Ben Rood.

Lotuseer Ron Hickman passes away Posted February 20th, 2011

We have lost another Lotuseer. Ron Hickman O.B.E. has passed away, aged 78.

Ron Hickman obituary

Lotuseer Jim Endruweit passes away Posted January 24th, 2011

I have some sad news. Jim Endruweit passed away on 4th January 2011, after being unwell for quite some time. Jim, who was 83, was well-known as Chief Mechanic of Team Lotus during the most successful years of the Team in the 1960s.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but the funeral will be held in Norwich where Jim and his wife Celia lived for 45 years.

With great sadness,

Warren King

Click here for old news.

For General Servicing, contact Colin Taylor:
Tel.: 01761 415687

Lotus Elan Steering Wheel Re-Covering
Contact Tony Penzato:
Tel.: 01225 483889
Cell.: 07730 523885
E-Mail: tonypenzato@gmail.com

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

Bath Model Centre (The Modeller's Den)
2 Lower Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1QR.
Tel.: 01225 460115
Web: http://www.bathmodelcentre.com

For all of your cycling needs in Bath contact:

CADENCE Bike Shop
9 Chelsea Road, Bath, BA1 3PP.
Tel.: 01225 446887
Web: http://www.cadencebikeshop.com

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

Tim Hain: http://www.timhain.com

Nick Fulcher: http://www.coachtrimmer.co.uk

Option 1 (bodywork & paint): http://www.option1sportscars.co.uk

Lotus Bits (parts supplier): http://www.lotusbits.com

http://www.dynamicmouldings.co.uk

Track Sport - Car driving track days at racing circuits nationwide:

http://www.tracksport.co.uk

The Museum of Berkshire Aviation: http://www.museumofberkshireaviation.co.uk

Rob supports the Silver Ring Choir of Bath: http://www.silverringchoir.org
& The Bath Chorus: http://www.thebathchorus.org.uk/concerts.html

Jazz violinist: http://www.lizzlipscombe.co.uk

UK Lotus Dealer List

Mick Miller
Classic Lotus Specialist

Specializing in parts for the Lotus Elan and Plus 2.

Carlton Cross, Kelsale, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2NL.
Telephone Susan Miller: 01728 603307

Now accepting major credit cards.

LOTUS ELITE #1962

$95,000 USD minimum bid

For Sale - Lotus Elite #1962

As readers of the CEN, you're all aware of Elite #1962's extreme originality and Greg's work to refresh it. You're also aware of Greg's desire to show it at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in the Preservation Class.

In hope that someone not only wants to own what might be the most original Elite in the world, but also enter the Elite in next year's Pebble Beach, Connie is putting #1962 up for sale as of today. Per Greg's wishes, CEN readers will be given the first opportunity to purchase #1962.

Please see the attached advert for more details on #1962.

If you're interested in purchasing the Elite, contact Connie Paris directly at the address below.

Best regards,

Don Christopher - EWR Enthusiasts

For Sale -- Lotus Elite 1962.doc

E-Mail: ewrgreg AT msn DOT com

LOTUS EXIGE SERIES 1

£30,000

Registered on 2nd August 2000 as W407 YAL, now OHF 7 which will be retained.

14,127 miles.

New aluminium with black cloth seats. Blue Alcantara on sills, and removable steering wheel.

Engine	190 BHP upgrades. Sports exhaust.
Clutch	Uprated AP Racing.
Gear box	Ultra close ratio gear set from Quaife (QKE7 RHC), 3rd, 4th, and 5th revised.
Gear change	Quick shift modification.
Suspension	Dynamic suspension dampers adjustable for bump and rebound. Separate canisters. Eibach springs. (Original springs and dampers available.)
Brakes	Standard callipers with Pagid RS14 pads. AP Racing ventilated discs on Motorsport bells. Goodridge Teflon, braided ss hoses.
Interior	Black cloth seats. Standard inertia reel belts, plus Willans 4-point belts mounted on a Kelsport bar. Detachable steering wheel. Radio.
Wheels	Standard black painted Exige wheels.
Tyres	Yokohama A 048R.

Two previous owners. Full history file. Used sparingly for track days by previous owner who had the car meticulously maintained by Pat Thomas at Kelvedon Motors in Spalding.

This can suggest that the car has been abused. This is not the case. It has been driven hard but as the manufacturer intended. The car has been carefully set up and is a pleasure to drive on the road, if slightly firmer. Backing off the damper settings restores almost all of the lost comfort, but I prefer the responsive feel that the track settings provide.

Both the interior and the exterior are unmarked and it would be hard to tell it from new.

It has the driver's handbook, radio instructions, and all documentation that came with the car, in the correct wallet.

I have owned it since 2007 and there has been absolutely no trouble apart from an immobiliser malfunction. This has been bypassed, but the Metar alarm is still fully functioning.

E-Mail: martin AT omicron DOT uk.com

Lotus Elan parts for sale

Lotus parts for sale.pdf

Registration number for sale

I have a registration for sale, 'E7CEL', which would appeal to Lotus Excel owners.

Please contact Nick:

Tel./Text: 0781-EASYREG
E-Mail: nick_AT_easyreg_DOT_biz

LOTUS ELITE

A LEADFOOTS ANNOUNCEMENT

It does not happen often, but there is a new Elite on the market in Australia.

Bob Bennett has finally decided to divest himself of #1747 due to continued lack of use. Not an easy decision, but my guess is that his off-shore sailing has more than interfered with his priorities.

Those interested parties should contact him direct to discuss the whole affair at (02) 9974-5393.

1985 LOTUS EXCEL

£4,500 ono.

White/red half leather. 2 owners; current (lady) owner only uses 'Blossom' on sunny summer days - not very often then! Very good condition. Immobiliser fitted. Service history. Most recent repairs include brake pipe replacement and stainless steel exhaust. Recorded mileage approx. 62,500. Taxed 'til October 2010, MoT 'til April 2011. Located in Gloucestershire.

Call Les on 01453 826088 or 07896 373699.
E-Mail: leswest_AT_waitrose_DOT_com