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Lotus in the Peak 2022 takes place over the weekend of 8th to 10th July 2022. We are very proud to announce that this year’s event is in aid of Rainbows Hospice for children and young people with life limiting illnesses. Have a look at rainbows.co.uk/about-rainbows to see the incredible work they do. All profits will be passed on to this very deserving charity. The event has a similar format to previous years but with the main event on Sunday 10th returning to Chatsworth House, as one of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s chosen supported charities for 2022. The best way to enjoy LitP is to make a long weekend of it and enjoy the Peak District and Derbyshir…
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Just drifting down one of those internet worm holes (no tractor links for me !) as I didn’t realise the S1 wasn’t Road legal in the USA . But that after 25 years they become exempt. Is that correct ? . I wonder if many will be snapped up stateside and if they will get converted etc . I also stumbled across quite possibly the worst article ever to describe the Elise ….god bless America https://www.hotcars.com/here-is-why-the-lotus-elise-series-1-is-illegal-in-the-us/amp/
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The Car Crowd Cafe 1 2 3
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A new car cafe has opened in Edingley, near Southwell in Nottinghamshire. By pure good fortune it is less than a mile away from my house (😊) so I have nipped down for a brew in the Elise three times now. It's not a big venue but the cafe itself is like a cool man-cave with a massive picture of a Type 49 GP car on the wall, the coffee is good and all sorts of cars turn up. I like the place. I have no connection to it, I just thought I would put up a post in case anyone local fancied calling in. The cafe is an add-on to a classic car investment business, and some of their portfolio of cars are on display including a Renault 5 GT Turbo, Sierra Cosworth, Integra T…
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It’s come the time to replace my tyres on the Elise 111r. At the moment it has the LTS stamped Yokohama on it. The fronts are 175 55 16. Is it possible to put a wider tyre on the standard rims? What are other members recommending as replacement tyres ? Also where is the best place to get them from.
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The little quiet lad that used to sit in his booster seat in my car on welsh runs, who became a teenager on the Peaks blasts and LITP, is now a 19 yr old working lad !! He also seems to have developed a love for cars from somewhere, and after passing his test at 17 has swopped from a polo to an alfa guietta to a mini cooper D and a weekend MX5. Apart from the insurance killing him, he has worked and paid for it all himself. His goal from all this car swopping, which he manages to make some money on each time by, repairing improving, cleaning updating and then good marketing etc. was an S1 Elise. I am hoping any current, and previous ,S1 owners mi…
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Brazen request for sponsorship ahead !!! This isn’t for me, but my brother-in-law, Martin. Some of you will have met him at mine and Sonya's wedding, or one of our BBQs. Martin is doing an absolutely bonkers bike ride to raise funds for the two charities above. Dementia (from which his dad died) and Motor Neurone Disease (from which my mum died) are both devastating diseases. As he’s married to my sister, he was also affected by both of these diseases in quick succession - the two deaths were within 4months of each other. Both MND and Dementia are largely untreatable, and with the current prospect of certain, undignified, death. The nature of either …
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At the grand age of 51 years, my dream garage extension is almost complete. Still need to spot repair the concrete floor, then paint it and the ceiling. My 2008 S Elise, 1999 Type 49 Elise and 1970 VW camper (which is going up for sale soon) now have a warm, dry and lit home
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The Designers StoryView the full article
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Lotus Emira GT4View the full article
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an interesting thing, Team Classic Lotus are taking over Paul Matty's Lotus parts Business Quote from Clive Chapman Recently Paul made it known that he had decided to retire from the classic Lotus road car parts supply business. For some time, Classic Team Lotus has been considering extending its parts service, so this opportunity was well timed, accelerating our ambition into reality. We now have the enviable task of relocating the Paul Matty ‘Lotus Treasure’ to Hethel; getting things organised then continuing to offer this vital support to customers to help them keep their wonderful cars on the road. Clive Chapman comments: ‘I have enjoyed …
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Back in the early days of Mloc we used to have a busy events calendar particularly in relation to runs or touring assemblies as they had to be known. These days with the exception of the most excellent Lotus in the Peak event(which I'm particularly disappointed to be missing this year for the first time) it seems the social calendar has waned a little, covid has obviously played its part and I'm sure any of the organisers of the Peaks event can convey just how much work and effort goes into organising these things, plus with busy lives perhaps the downturn is no surprise. Having bought my first Lotus back in 1998 despite all of the trials a tribulations the ownership…
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Been on the hunt for a a bit for a new toy. Needed something with a bit more room to accommodate the family dog (yes it would've been easier to get shut of the dog 🤦♂️) and something that would allow us to pack a few more things on those weekend trips. Considered a number of other brands but always came back to the lotus, especially after having such a positive experience with the exige. So yesterday we collected this little beauty. Super pleased and gives us everything we need for a weekend weapon. Oh and more importantly, at least we can still bring this to LITP. My other choices wouldn't have been as welcome 😁
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Call me fussy but that new Lotus is one ugly mother ****er! I'd expected something super attractive and sophisticated, svelte even, with an emphasis on minimising visual mass. But, alas, it's obviously intended to compete in the high-end SUV ugly league - No. 1 position currently being occupied by none other than the Lamborghini Urus. But could the Eletre be well on the way to taking over that coveted top spot? Erm, well, what do you think?
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