While preparing the Europa for the drive to Bloomington and the Champagne British Car Festival last May, I thought it would be a good time to change the gear oil in the transaxle. I had bought a couple of quarts
The Great Gear Oil Conundrum
Matt’s Models – November 2010
This month, we are blessed (or cursed, if you are a lotusphile collector) with another version of the Lotus Sport Elise (is there really such a thing, I think this model is actually an Exige?) for 2010. This time around, Hot Wheels has
Matt’s Models – May 2009
Last month we looked at the latest release from Auto Art, the Europa S. I thought it would be appropriate to continue on that thread for this month’s models. As you may remember through the years, I have always been a
Matt’s Models – April 2009
This month we look at a few models from across the globe…and one that’s probably in your back yard! First up is the Hot Wheels “Clover Cars” release of the Lotus Esprit. This particular model has been through several variations through the
Timing Belt Tales
Having owned my 1984 Turbo Esprit for 13 years, I thought it best to change the timing belt (you know, the belt that is recommended be changed every 2 years?). Not having done this before, and knowing the dire consequences
Matt’s Models – October 2008
This month we will continue to marvel at the large assortment of Lotus models that Spark has decided to unleash upon the weary pocketbooks of Lotusphiles such as myself. It’s hard to imagine an F1 car nowadays without advertising, but
Matt’s Models – January 2008
Happy 2008 to all! I hope that Santa was extra special to you this year, and you received all the lotus goodies that you asked for. If not, and you have a few bucks to spare, you can add these new lotus additions
Matt’s Models – December 2007
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.
Matt’s Models – October 2007
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
Life after Fifty
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