Upcoming Events:

  • Pizza / Social Gathering

    Apr 25, 2024 6:30:pm

    Venue: Aurelio's Pizza

    Come join us at Aurelio's in Addison to eat pizza, drink beer and talk cars. Social Hour 6:30pm Brief Meeting 7:30pm
     

  • Pizza / Social Gathering

    May 30, 2024 6:30:pm

    Venue: Aurelio's Pizza

    Come join us at Aurelio's in Addison to eat pizza, drink beer and talk cars. Social Hour 6:30pm Brief Meeting 7:30pm
     

  • Tune-Up Clinic

    Jun 8, 2024 9:00:am

    Venue: Fiberglass Solutions

    Generously hosted by Paul Quiniff, we will again be holding our spring Tune-Up Clinic at Fiberglass Solutions. Whether you need to change oil or change a light bulb, this is a great opportunity to get your Lotus ready for the...
     

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    So, I was in the final stage of assembly and testing of the Detroit car. Also known as Elan restoration #12. I had taken multiple rides through the neighborhood forest preserve. Everything was working as it should. Most things worked fine right away. A few things needed some prodding to get working right. The carbs
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