I've sent a few photo's to John, and working on my version of a writeup. Just swamped today but I'll get back to it. There were two 69FF's at the track day! I...
... *Dave Salls and I took my Sherman, Texas based and newly finished Lotus 51 formula Ford #71 to the LOG in St Louis and we and our wives enjoyed every ...
I wondered who did that! I thought about doing the same, fire it up and drive it. Besides that was tough pushing across the boggy grass. Glad you had a good...
Mike, I'm in complete agreement regarding the sign boards. As you said, few people can truly understand what these cars are, what they represent, and the...
Hey Carl, I also like the owner history you have, and the estimated number remaining. You're right, pretty amazing we've been able to enjoy them for 30+...
i am living in Nice , France, and I have a lotus 51 and 61 unfornulatly I don't speak english and it's difficult for me undestand all the message, but if...
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Hi Sally, I am John Oakley, Secretary of the Historic Lotus Register, I am often in Nice during October when I meet up with other Lotus enthusiasts. I will...
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Sep 3, 2005 5:52 pm
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I attended LOG as well and must say that it was a great event. I brought my 61 instead of the 69F2 car. Primarily because it would be easier to run at track...
Thanks for the information from the event, seems like it was worthwhile. I was unable to attend as we were racing at Mosport that weekend and St. Louis would...
Rob, Hypothetically speaking of course, Assume there were 100 Lotus race cars and 100 Lotus production cars. You, being a racer, would you prefer to look at...
hello, no problem for meet you Safari ( I know very well, this restaurant), tell me when you arrived in nice. regards...
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Sep 4, 2005 6:37 pm
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Hello list.......I aplogize if I am repeating myself but it has been awhile since I have posted with this request. My friend has a original 51a that we are...
The 51C issue was discussed at length way back in the Vern Jacques days when LFFR was still send by mail in paper form. There was even spirited discussion as...
I wouldnt even change the transaxle. Infact, I am looking for a car WITH a Renault transaxle, I am willing to trade my 61 for a decent restoration project. ...
Hi, There are several Lotus 51Cs racing in the UK. They were the final stage of production for the 51 and predate the 61 - just. They are 'not the same car ...
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Sep 5, 2005 2:04 pm
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Mike, I have a 61 and I'm in Sparks, NV. If you want some photo's of the frame send me an off-net email address and I'll "fry" your mail server with photo's....
Bjorn, There is a Lotus 51 undergoing restoration here in the Toronto Canada area. It will retain the original Renault gearbox. If you are interested drop me a...
Whats your email address then? BTW, then reason for wanting a car with a renault gearbox (which might seem odd) is that my wife wants to be able to drive a...
This came up on the Vintage race net this morning. I have no interest or involvement in this car nor do I have any knowledge of the quality of the restoration....
Carl, This is the car that I mentioned in a posting earlier this week. The quality of the restoration will be very high. This is the second 51 the owner has ...
It is with a sad heart that I'm writing, to tell you all of the passing of Maurice "Topper" Chasse' today. Some of you may have never met the man, some only by...
Mike, Had the opportunity to "tech" a "51C" this past weekend at RMVR's LaJunta, CO race. As far as frame tubes go, the 51C looks just like my 61 (Chassis ...
John: The opinion seems to be that 51c's were just pre 61's. Do you agree?? Anyway, we are taking the car apart next week to begin resto and almost all feel...
Mike, I think the side braces in the cockpit are what are referred to as FIA braces. The cockpit was the weekest area of the car w/ no tubes across the cockpit...
Mike, The best person to ask for pictures is Albert Clements who has an imaculate 51C and is very helpful. My 51 is really a 31 - other end of production span...
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Sep 14, 2005 2:39 pm
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So, how do I contact Mr. Clements?? Mike ... __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com...
Mike, ... I haven't seen enough 51C's to be able to make that blanket statement. But I an certain that there is a definite progression from the scarey looking...
I knew you would ask this!! I will try to locate his address for you. He did have an industrial unit but I am told that he has sold it. Regards, John. ... ...
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