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Matt’s Models, January 2009

Matt’s Models, January 2009

I hope the New Year finds everyone well, and dreaming of warmer times ahead to get their Lotus out of hibernation. In the meantime, here’s a few Lotus in a smaller scale to keep you busy! First up is this new

Matt Slayton January 1, 2009April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models November 2008

Matt’s Models November 2008

This month, we will cover a few new releases, along with a few, goodies that have been recently discovered. Since its getting close to Christmas, might be a good idea to make sure that your spouse/significant other just “happens” to

Matt Slayton November 1, 2008April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Rebuilding a Seven Front End

Rebuilding a Seven Front End

by Phil Zamlnski I started out by saying, “I can rebuild the Seven front end”. Everyone, including myself, who has owned a Seven for several years, looks at a Lotus Seven and is taken aback by how simple it is. And, in principle,

Rick May 15, 2006April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – April 2005

Matt’s Models – April 2005

This month. I thought we would look at the Lotus Seven. It’s quite a remarkable feat of Lotus engineering that this car has survived to this day, through various guises and ownership. It appears to he a pretty popular model in the diecast

Matt Slayton April 1, 2005April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – March 2005

Matt’s Models – March 2005

Minichamps, or Paul’s Model Art, is another Chinese company that has released probably thousands of die cast vehicles in all forms of racing. Their subject matter ranges from street, formula one, IRL/Cart, and rally 1/43 scale models. Recently they have also gone into the

Matt Slayton March 1, 2005April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

How to Build a Caterham Seven in 38,496 Easy Steps

How to Build a Caterham Seven in 38,496 Easy Steps

by Jeff Plummer In 1996, I had the pleasure of fulfilling one of my dreams by building a Caterham Super Seven. I opted for the race car chassis with live rear axle and Ford Kent crossflow engine. Following are some of my recollections

Rick May 1, 2001April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Seven Notes, Part 2

by Joe Nepsa Well, now that the handling is greatly improved because of our bump steer adjustment, we thought that a little safety would be nice. Just look at the steering shaft. A six-foot long x 3/4 inch diameter hardened steel rod

Rick July 1, 2000April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Other Articles

  • The Great Road Trip, Day 7, TVR
    The next morning we had the usual full English breakfast and headed off to […]
  • Matt’s Models – April 2010
    This month we look at the Lotus 99T, and several offerings that have been […]
  • Europa del Sol, Part 4
    Last month I reported on the roll over frame. Even though it wasn’t […]
  • A Funny Day at Donnybrooke
    Years ago, when I was a national driver, campaigning my ol’ Lotus Super 7 […]
  • Matt’s Models – August 2009
    The past few months have seen a whirlwind of releases hitting the market. […]

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