News
Lotus news, club reports and buying guides, in date order.
Chapman Bespoke and the art of speccing a Lotus
Bespoke paint is easy to admire. Factory paperwork is harder to replace.
What a fast charging claim actually tells you
A big charging number is only one part of a motorway stop.
The 911 GTS makes a case for the performance hybrid
What the electric turbo actually does in Porsche’s 911 GTS.
Emira clears the US approval hurdle
What the US launch tells you about buying an imported Emira.
Emeya and the changing meaning of a Lotus GT
The Emeya’s biggest change to grand touring is what happens at the fuel stop.
Buying an Elise? Start with the history file
The Elise buying check that starts before the test drive.
Jim Clark 38 to be displayed at Jim Clark Museum
Ahead of the new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum opening on 1 March for the spring and summer visitor season, two RAC Historic Award Winners have confirmed plans to collaborate in the future. Jim Clark’s stunning 1967 Lotus Type 38/7 Indianapolis race car, owned and restored by Nick Fennell and Classic Team Lotus, has been […]
SELOC Isle Of Man 2019
We first found out about the trip through our friends Luke and Christine when it was already full, our place on this trip was a late addition as someone else had to drop out, which was a shame for them but brilliant news for us. Our trip started with the usual pre-drive checks of the […]
July 2019 – Central Southern to SELOC Tent Off – Brittany, France
Write up from the Tent Off weekend, from a Central Southern perspective. We had been looking forward to this all year and finally it was time to squeeze everything into the Lotus and head off to France. Idiot sign fitted ready To make the most of the short break, Mrs FW and I left home […]
Burger (also Fish and Chip and Curry) Run – 28th.Jun.19
This historic run, originally from Bournemouth to Swanage, can trace its roots back to the early part of the century, and was a ritual originally carried out by a group of Bournemouth Lotus Owners (BoLOCs). The route has been changed over time, this iteration being suggested by Ginnders, who suspiciously wasn’t joining us. Keen to […]
Ypres Lotus Day 30th May 2019
Ypres Lotus Day This annual event is always organised on Ascension day and is definitely not to be missed. Seloc were well represented with approximately 10 cars travelling over from the UK to take part and thoroughly enjoy a great day out. For some of us the journey commenced on the Wednesday catching the Eurotunnel […]
