Promoting Lotus Cars throughout Chicago
A few months ago, I discussed the new James Bond collection from the UK. At that time, I had managed to score the Lotus Esprit (No. 3) from that collection. Since that time, I have acquired the remaining Lotus models from that series.
This month, we will look at a few new releases from Hot Wheels. They’re the perfect gift for that special person on your list…you! First up, is the Lotus Project M250. This car has seen several variations through the years, and this particular
It’s about 1200 highway miles from Chicago to Snowmass Colorado. That’s a long drive in an old Lotus so Paul Quiniff and I both decided long ago that we would both trailer our Loti to the Lotus Owners Gathering or LOG 27. We
This month brings two new additions to my collection from Spark models. Spark models is part of the Minimax corporation from China, and produces a variety of 1/43 scale models in a resin format. Normally, when one thinks of resin, the immediate image that
Work continues on the roof removal and subsequent glassing in of steel framework. Bad planning here, too much vertical work, hard to layer up glass with ease of a horizontal surface. I struggle through doing small sections at a time. Next brain
Last month I reported on the roll over frame. Even though it wasn’t next, we shall continue on for continuity sake. When I figure out exactly how; I will place the photo album on the web, but for now know there
Paul picked up the chassis and other big bits at the powder coaters. As usual, it turned out real nice. They plug up the holes that bolts go through with some rubber plugs so when they do the powder coating,
by Don Zeunert Strange things happen when you turn the big five-oh. Not horny anymore? Can’t keep it up? Can’t keep cool anymore? Are things a little out of sync? All these things happened to my Lotus when it rolled 50K miles. What
This month, we start with a 1/43 scale release (roughly 3 1/2 inches) from a manufacturer from Spain, DelPrado. While relatively new to the diecast realm, DelPrado none the less has produced quite a few exotic cars in their collection. This marks
Doors are out, most paint removed to expose problem areas of spider cracks and broken glass. Time to remove all of the hardware; hinges, window glass and frame, and power window motor operator all items heavy, remind me to put on the scale