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  1. M

    For Sale Vintage Modular HTN 3 Piece Racing Wheels 13"

    These all aluminum racing wheels were originally on an open wheel Lotus race car. When I bought them in the mid-late 90s, I put them on a Triumph TR8 that I used to autocross on weekends. The wheels are 13" in diameter, have a 3.75" x 4 bolt pattern and I have enough pieces to make 6 wheels of...
  2. tr6nitjulius

    General TR Sun 4/23/23: Woodley Park All Brits Field Meet

    Video: Full Screen It! Pics: Slideshow clic on tv icon upper right corner of flickr page https://www.flickr.com/photos/picsbyjulius/albums/72177720307744931
  3. T

    Lotus 7 - help identifying parts

    Hi all Hoping to get some help to identify parts on a Lotus 7 replica I purchased last year. Suspect it was made in England then imported to Hong Kong before making its way to Aus. I’ve recently snapped the handbrake cable and are trying to source a replacement. I’m not certain even what rear...
  4. Sherlock

    Lotus Lotus Dream Car

    Submitted by James Tworow ( @Sherlock ) I've always admired Colin Chapman, founder of the Lotus car company. He wasone of many people starting small British sports car manufacturers in the 1950s and1960s, companies who realized that not all aspiring sports car owners could afford thefuel bills...
  5. DrEntropy

    Anecdotal Of Prejudice, Perceptions and LBC's...

    Submitted by @DrEntropy It has always confounded me: the manner in which a major portion of the US public perceive our cars. For the most part it has been my experience that they think of the cars as “toys” or “cute” and “flimsy”. “Unreliable” comes in there too. A personal case in point: In...
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    How to pack three Lotus examples into a two car garage!
  7. P

    Lotus Elan S3SE owner for 36 years

    Hello I've owned my Elan for a long time. Originally bought when I lived in the UK. I now reside in Texas and shipped it over in 1994. Cheers Paul.
  8. LeftAngle

    Not “new”, but New

    This morning I received a Thanksgiving email from Basil. So I must be a member, but don’t remember ever signing up. When I found my Lotus Europa Type 65 in a Kentucky barn 6 years ago, I suppose I was signing up for anything British or sports car related. I’m sorry I’ve been missing but...
  9. D

    For Sale 2007 Caterham Super 7 Hayabusa 1400

    Black on black. One of one in the US! One of seven in the World! 1100 lbs., 253 hp. Comes with new battery, tires and a lightweight aluminum trailer. $50,00 OBO.
  10. Steve P.

    Jensen-Healey positraction differential?

    Hi Guys & Gals, Does anyone know if a posi or limit slip differential is available that will fit the rear end housing & axels of a stock J-H? Like many of our beloved Britmobiles, I'm sure this rear axle was used in other cars so I'm hoping this optional setup is available. Thanks and any...
  11. Basil

    International Car show tomorrow

    Plan to attend international car show tomorrow. The new Lotus will be there. I will have my Canon 7D in tow! :fat:
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