Lotus Elan Central

by **Dico** » Mon 03.04.2006, 13:03

Dont be shy ailwin, you may just get a modeling contract out of it

edit-
Blimey, top bag with that comment, better add some

So, volunteers so far-
1) Stef
2)Nige
3)Dovey
4) ailwyn

perhaps we could have (another :shock:

) poll vote?

by **pjohn151** » Mon 03.04.2006, 13:23

Mine's unmolested, bar the radio should you want the use of it.

I did a bit on Discovery Home & Leisure some years ago when they interviewed me for some program links with my old Spitfire. They gave me a copy of the series of links on a video. Unfortunately my Dad managed to record over them with Coronation Street

Phil

by **chris.t** » Mon 03.04.2006, 13:45

pjohn151 wrote:Mine's unmolested, bar the radio should you want the use of it.

I did a bit on Discovery Home & Leisure some years ago when they interviewed me for some program links with my old Spitfire. They gave me a copy of the series of links on a video. Unfortunately my Dad managed to record over them with Coronation Street

Phil

by **Sy V** » Mon 03.04.2006, 14:11

1) Stef
2) Nige
3) Dovey
4) Ailwyn
5) Westonben
6) PJohn151

by **Guest** » Mon 03.04.2006, 14:57

Sy,

I am happy to be involved - the blue one is very standard / original apart from the BBR kit. Whether it meets the criteria remains to be seen - I paid low 6s for it...

"We are interested in this story if it involves a certain model, now seen as collectible or cult or for whatever market reason will not depreciate in value. If the owner wishes to sell it on then he/she would still be able to get the price that they originally paid for it, hence the term, "free motoring."

..and haven't tried to sell it (yet) My availability will depend on when it is, of course.

Jim (cult, eh?)

by **muley** » Mon 03.04.2006, 14:58

Now ! The logged in version !!

Sy,

I am happy to be involved - the blue one is very standard / original apart from the BBR kit. Whether it meets the criteria remains to be seen - I paid low 6s for it...

"We are interested in this story if it involves a certain model, now seen as collectible or cult or for whatever market reason will not depreciate in value. If the owner wishes to sell it on then he/she would still be able to get the price that they originally paid for it, hence the term, "free motoring."

..and haven't tried to sell it (yet) My availability will depend on when it is, of course.

Jim (cult, eh?)

by **Costas** » Wed 05.04.2006, 01:40

What are my chances? :smt089

Website · by **theelanman** » Wed 05.04.2006, 02:35

I recon you could pretend!!!!

paint your nos bottle in flock carpet colour ......
your mods are subtle in the engine bay so they might not notice!!!
cheers
g

by **muley** » Wed 05.04.2006, 08:14

Costas wrote:What are my chances?

Hmmm, I'm fairly sure your motoring is some way removed from 'free' !!

Cheers

Jim

by **Sy V** » Wed 12.04.2006, 12:43

OK

Daisybeck (the TV company) have just been on, they've asked whether we can fulfill an obligation early in the season rather than late.
I told them that we like a challenge, so here are their preferred dates:

1. 30th April - Catton Hall, Staffs
2. 28th May - Gaydon, Midlands, just south of Warwick
3. 18th June - Sandon Hall, Staffs

All of these are central in England too, so now we need availability from those who have offered their services thus far.

Over to you volunteers; please state availability for all three venues/dates and send three pictures of your Elan (outside, engine bay and inside) to me at sjv@REMOVEeclipse.co.uk ...

by **Sy V** » Wed 12.04.2006, 13:15

Here's a little bit more that I can find out about these events:

CATTON HALL CLASSIC CAR AND TRANSPORT SHOW
Catton, Alrewas, Nr Lichfield, Staffordshire. The event is on parkland in front of the house which may be open to visitors - many exhibits plus autojumble etc.

HERITAGE MOTOR CENTRE (Gaydon)
The world's finest collection of historic British cars! With over 150 of our cars on display, you'll find many famous names that have made motoring history.

SANDON HALL CLASSIC CAR AND TRANSPORT SHOW
Sandon, Staffordshire. Located on the A51 between Stone and Rugeley. The event is right in front of the hall with the gardens open to visitors - over 600 exhibits plus autojumble etc.

by **pjohn151** » Wed 12.04.2006, 14:05

Gaydon is fine for me on the 28th May- Bank Holiday weekend I believe. As I work at Landrover, I even get free entry!

As a matter of interest, that weekend, the Heritage centre is hodting an antique fair and also the Best Of British Festival:
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Best of British Festival - including Routemaster 50th Anniversary
Show highlights include

Auction - click here for more information

* Free Routemaster Shuttle from Leamington Spa
* Countryside Arena
* Terrier Racing
* Craft and British Food Stalls
* Classic Car Rides
* Antiques and Collectors Fair
* British Car- Club Show
* 100 years of the Post Office Transport display
* Traction engines
* "Stand of the day"
* "British vehicle of the year"
* "Mini of the year"
* Routemaster 50th Birthday

Activites and camping information
* 3 Day camping available with showers
* Museum entrance
* Go-Kart track
* Children's Roadway
* 4 x 4 rides
Please note these are not included in the admission price

On the day ticket prices will be:
£8.00 per adult / £7.00 per Senior / £6.00 per child 5 -16yrs / under 5’s free

Advance tickets
£6.00 per adult / £6.00 per Senior / £5.00 per child 5 -16yrs / under 5’s free

Camping
3 nights for £15.00

Club, Specialist Feature and Individual Application Form

Ticket hotline 01926 645031
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I don't mind if anybody else wants to do it, so over to you....

Phil

by **Stef** » Wed 12.04.2006, 17:23

Gaydon sounds good to me too and even better if we ca make a weekend event of it!

That date is free for me so far!

Website · by **theelanman** » Wed 12.04.2006, 17:36

Sy V wrote:1. 30th April - Catton Hall, Staffs
2. 28th May - Gaydon, Midlands, just south of Warwick
3. 18th June - Sandon Hall, Staffs

bo!!ox....cant do any of them......
april.....am in ireland
may.....in pas de calais
june.....le mans

doh doh doh!!!

by **Rambo** » Wed 12.04.2006, 18:37

Just a suggestion - why not tie in in the TV thing at Gaydon with the annual camping trip ?? I think someone suggested that long w/e anyway ?? I'm sure Warwick is fairly central for most folks. Not sure how many Scotties would make the pilgramage but the Gaydon bash sounds like fun ?? No mention of a beer tent though !!

Anyway, as I said, just a suggestion and I'm sure there'd be a good LEC turnout ?

Mark

Edited There's even a chance for LEC to win "Stand of the day", the M100 to win "British vehicle of the year" and for Stef to win "Mini of the year" What more could you want ??

by **GeoffSmith** » Wed 12.04.2006, 19:43

Don't forget CL at Castle Combe on the 27th May.

by **Stef** » Wed 12.04.2006, 21:48

WTS on the camping thing. More than happy to do both personally.

I hope to be receiving details on a campsite in the lakes, near a good run we can do which allows FIRE! :-D

by **Dovey** » Thu 13.04.2006, 05:39

Weekends are good for me. Shame I'm a luddite and don't own a digital camera! :shock:

Just remember, old is gold...

by **Enright** » Thu 13.04.2006, 13:50

Sy, you can pencil me in if you like as a willing participant, cos I'll be happy to turn up at any of the 3 dates mentioned above for a bit of a social (any old excuse).

No point in submitting pics though as I'm not the slightest bit interested in selling - ever! And mine is quite far removed from standard anyway.

by **Sy V** » Thu 13.04.2006, 15:04

I think we should discount the second option because of the Castle Combe clash; which would leave us with two:

1. 30th April - Catton Hall, Staffs
2. 18th June - Sandon Hall, Staffs

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