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neils · 02-13-03, 05:34 PM

Andre,

A couple of years back I had the opportunity to take a look around the Lotus factory and facilities in some detail, and while there I noticed 3 old prefab buildings with dusty cobweb laden windows. After asking I was informed that they were stores for old prototype, and that we weren't allowed access. I did however peer through the dusty windows, and inside were large quantities of bucks and prototypes stacked 4 high....including Elan... and yes.... Europa prototypes....

I wonder if the very first original designs/prototype by Ron as a precursor to Eric Broadley's involvement still resides in there?

Now wouldn't that be an interesting thing to own....!

Neil

02-13-03, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
neils A Tenth Join Date: Apr 2002 GT40: Nr Bourne (Home of BRM!), UK Posts: 114 Rep Power: 8	Re: Lotus, Ron Hickman and nearly no GT40 Andre, A couple of years back I had the opportunity to take a look around the Lotus factory and facilities in some detail, and while there I noticed 3 old prefab buildings with dusty cobweb laden windows. After asking I was informed that they were stores for old prototype, and that we weren't allowed access. I did however peer through the dusty windows, and inside were large quantities of bucks and prototypes stacked 4 high....including Elan... and yes.... Europa prototypes.... I wonder if the very first original designs/prototype by Ron as a precursor to Eric Broadley's involvement still resides in there? Now wouldn't that be an interesting thing to own....! Neil