plus 2 at Castle Coombe

[Spyder fan]

No such thing as a free lunch!

I have Lotus biscuits to give away and if you are quick you can bag one of Grumpy's doughnuts from Mike Duff displayed on the bonnet of the "Ex John Pelly Zetec Elan" or big Z as Mike calls it (I think?).

Then you will have to parade yourself

[Robbie693]

I emailed Hazel, (Alberts wife) yesterday asking whether they were coming with the car to Castle Combe and she sent the following reply

Hello Alan & Sue
We are desperately trying to get Ronnie ( the +2) ready for Castle Combe, have come across loads of problems and have virtually had to rebuild the car. Failing that will have to make do with the M100 - don't think we'll attempt it in the Austin 7 (can't get enough luggage in!). Will let you know later in the week .
Regards
Hazel & Albert

I did know last year that there were all sorts of problems with the diff and suspension, but it looks like other things have reared their heads, we shall see. If I get an update I will report on here.

Interesting, Thanks Alan

[niallf]

Was hoping to join you with my Pistachio Zetec +2, but sadly it's still at Spyder having its internals updated. The Elise 'standby' Lotus has just suffered head gasket failure after 89K and 18 years trouble free service. So I'll look forward to seeing the cars and I'm hoping that the Will Price who's trailering his car over is the same Will Price I used to bump into at Lotus shows many years ago.
Niall

[DavidLB]

David Beresford. SCW630L. Also bringing a type 14

[tcsoar]

Hi All,

I am planning on travelling up Friday afternoon from Maldon Essex, going to the White Hart via A12, M25 & M4.

Give us a wave if you spot me

Chris.

[Wevster]

9) Kev & Lisa Evans 1305

Kev

How did you get such a prestigious numberplate ?

John

Hi John,

Guernsey Reg! I was fortunate enough to inherit it from the previous owner.

ps See you tomorrow, don't forget the book!

Cheers Kev.

[HexagonDHC]

Hi there I will be joining the group too:

+2 S130 Hexagon Convertible - DLO 96J

Regards, Peter

[JimE]

Well done to Paul Matty's Parts Department. Checked things over yesterday and found a badly split exhaust mounting (the one at the very back). My Peco silencer is heavier that the earlier +2 ones so the rubber mounts don't last long. Matty delivered this morning so all good to go. Travelling from London this evening and staying 5 minutes away from the circuit. Drive safely everyone. Jim

[vxah]

Got my valve shimming done and cams back in last night so, should be there Saturday morning from Cambridge!
S130 NMG390L

[Spyder fan]

I just heard from Hazel and Albert that they are bringing Ronnie Petersons +2 on a trailer. They nearly had all the repairs and niggles sorted but unfortunately the car failed it's MOT on items that whilst not serious would require too much time to fix.

It looks like quite a few people are trying very hard to make the event, well done!

[john.p.clegg]

Kev
Just arrived in Corsham,bloody motorways,would happily cruise at 85 but it took me 4 hours to do 220 miles..

John
( book in the boot )

[Spyder fan]

Kev
Just arrived in Corsham,bloody motorways,would happily cruise at 85 but it took me 4 hours to do 220 miles..

John
( book in the boot )

Today and especially this afternoon are being reported as the worst day of the year to travel on the roads

Put your feet up and relax now, lots to do and see tomorrow.

[mikebailey]

Arrived at White Hart. No othe Loti to be seen yet

My mobile in case anyone else staying here and fancies a beer 07973828736

Mike

[Wevster]

Kev
Just arrived in Corsham,bloody motorways,would happily cruise at 85 but it took me 4 hours to do 220 miles..

John
( book in the boot )

Some where in the channel no traffic here!!
Time for another beer!!

Kev

[Wp999]

I'm hoping that the Will Price who's trailering his car over is the same Will Price I used to bump into at Lotus shows many years ago.
Niall

It is me Niall, nice to hear from you. I'm at CC now but not with the +2. It didn't let me down - the towing Disco got a puncture...

I'll check back on this forum in the unlikely event you see this and we can meet up?

Will