This month brings to fruition, a long wait for a few very rare (and much delayed) models. Minichamps, makers of excellent models in both 1/43 and 1/18th scale, had mentioned that they were going to be releasing a new batch of lotus models
Installing a Removable Twin Cam Water Pump Assembly
During the 10 years I owned a Europa Twin Cam, the water pump never leaked. Not so with my current Elan. After one failed attempt to correct the situation I decided to spend the big bucks and buy one of
Matt’s Models – April 2011
This month, Spark models continues it’s assault on all things Lotus, and our wallets! (As I tell my wife, there are much worse things to be addicted to!) First up is the Lotus …. helicopter? Yep, not only has Spark come
Europa Euphoria, Part 34
I got an email from the new owner who was happy with the car, which made me feel good. He cleaned the car up from the transport to Canada and took it to the Toronto British car festival. There were over
Europa Euphoria, Part 33
Now comes the next challenge, selling the car. What price for all this work? No Europa is worth Ferrari bucks. But then again, this is a very nice Europa. Not many Europas have had a body off restoration. If you
Historic Race Car
The British Car Swap Meet has proven itself to be a valuable event for those looking to find that missing bit for their car, or the elusive part for their restoration project. But it has also provided the opportunity fol those
Matt’s Models – March 2011
This month, we take a peak at a couple of new releases from Spark, in all their l/43 handbuilt glory. Those who have been following my articles know that I have been very impressed with the Lotus line from Spark.
Europa Euphoria, Part 32
I picked up the car from Ken the interior guy (great work as usual) and began working away at the couple of small but pesky bugs still left in the car. I had sent out the Tach and Speedo to MoMa
Matt’s Models – February 2011
This month we are blessed (or cursed, if you are a spouse of a collector!) with a few Loti tidbits… mostly repaints, but one surprise as well! The good news is that this month, you won’t break the bank picking up these little
Europa Euphoria, Part 31
On the lower part of the sills on each side of the Europa Twin cam there is a metal strip and a fiberglass valence. The stock color of the valence is a very bright metal flake silver. Kind of a 70’s