Black Hole Posted July 2, 2020 Posted July 2, 2020 Walter Irvine of Lime Rock is trying to develop a Lotus Group in the Litchfield CT area. He hosted a meet up and drive on Sunday that bought out 9 Lotus cars (or technically 8 Lotus and 1 Caterham). We had a nice drive through the NW hills of CT and ended at the Falls Village Inn for refreshments. Even had a Lotus/Caterham 7 cross our path at Lake Waramaug (anyone on this list?). The Hyundai was a sympathy addition, he apparently had an Elise that was sacrificed on the track at Lime Rock. While we were at Lime Rock, it was Sunday and the Puritans still rule in NW CT and no racing at Lime Rock on Sundays! The group plans to do another drive starting at Lime Rock into the Duchess County area up to Rhinebeck so if you are interested please advise me and I will get you on the invite info. i do not have any tentative date yet.
11Budlite Posted July 2, 2020 Posted July 2, 2020 I'm definitely interested. "Even had a Lotus/Caterham 7 cross our path at Lake Waramaug (anyone on this list?)." - If it was an early 90's red Caterham w/clams I know who it is. I'll relay this info to him too, he could be interested.
Black Hole Posted July 3, 2020 Author Posted July 3, 2020 If it was an early 90's red Caterham w/clams I know who it is. I'll relay this info to him too, he could be interested. Yes it was red, I think it was red with bare aluminum and clams. Passed your way yesterday in my 7 heading down 9 to 81 to Lobster Landing in Clinton
Black Hole Posted July 3, 2020 Author Posted July 3, 2020 Count me on jay. Just can’t be a work day for me. I already requested we consider a Saturday so you can join.
11Budlite Posted July 3, 2020 Posted July 3, 2020 Yes it was red, I think it was red with bare aluminum and clams. Passed your way yesterday in my 7 heading down 9 to 81 to Lobster Landing in Clinton I talked to my friend Ed in the red Caterham and he's very interested in the Litchfield Lotus Group. I'll PM his contact info to add to the list. I've had another setback in finishing my garage so my Caterham build STILL hasn't started. It always seems to be a week away, ugh. :banghead: Looking forward to meeting up and some group rides!
Prisoner7 Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 I’m interested. The only Lotus in the garage these days is an Evora 400, but a (Caterham) 7 is expected to be completed sometime in September, followed by an Elan Sprint restoration sometime next year. Please keep me in the loop
Kitcat Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 Prisoner7: How do you like the Evora 400? Do you track it? If so, how does it do?(overheating???). Reliability issues? I am test driving a 2020 Evora GT next week.
Black Hole Posted July 25, 2020 Author Posted July 25, 2020 I’m interested. The only Lotus in the garage these days is an Evora 400, but a (Caterham) 7 is expected to be completed sometime in September, followed by an Elan Sprint restoration sometime next year. Please keep me in the loop There is a planned drive next Saturday 8/1 from Lime Rock into NY. We had one Evora at the last drive. I will PM you contact info.
donb Posted July 28, 2021 Posted July 28, 2021 I'm a new owner of a Lotus Elise. I live in the Boston area, but try to get out to Litchfield/Berkshire counties as often as I can. If possible, I'd like to be on the list in case I can make it to your events. Thanks! Don Buchholtz
Black Hole Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 The next drive is Sunday 8 August going from Lime Rock down to a vehicle storage place in Canaan called Wheels of Time. Not familiar with it but should be a nice drive. I will PM you the contact info
JB455 Posted February 16, 2022 Posted February 16, 2022 Can't wait for these to start up again in the spring! ( I'm the guy with the red Excel)
Black Hole Posted February 18, 2022 Author Posted February 18, 2022 On 2/16/2022 at 11:39 AM, JB455 said: Can't wait for these to start up again in the spring! ( I'm the guy with the red Excel) This one Neat car and looking forward to getting the cars out of the garage
Ctcat Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Let me know next time you guys meet up if you’re still doing so. Also any local mechanic recommendations?
Black Hole Posted January 3 Author Posted January 3 Yes, the group still exists and is active. We meet once a month on a Saturday or Sunday from April through November. Most start at Lime Rock Park. Where in CT are you located? Sorry, but no specific mechanic recommendations as I have done my own maintenance to date. I think one person on this forum has used GMT racing (Danbury area?) and I believe someone in my area has used Motorcars Incorporated in Plainville that is a Jaguar specialist. I have no knowledge either positive or negative of either one.
Ctcat Posted January 4 Posted January 4 Great. I’m east near Winsted and would def be interested in Sunday meetups. Look forward to meeting up.
Black Hole Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 I will post the info when spring rolls around. You are quite convenient to the track.
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