Random car and/or Lotus related pictures and videos

[Bibs]

There's a theme there I'm sure

[Bibs]

 

[jonwat]

WOW, loved that, thanks 

[comem47]

Brings back memories.  40 years ago I put together my 1/12 scale Type 72 Model that is still in my living room cabinet.

[Bibs]

[LotusLeftLotusRight]

A good example of the advantages of ground effect.

[Mysterae]

The thought of that falling off would drive me up the wall.

[Bravo73]

Up the wall….  and then across the ceiling? 

[yeller77]

Not the kind of oil you want dribbled on your salad. It has to drip. It's a Lotus. 🤷‍♂️

[Bazza 907]

Seems to be a thing

 

[TAR]

Just adding lightness?  

[Mysterae]

This popped up on my youtube feed. Probably posted before but damn it's interesting!

 

[Bravo73]

IIRC, that was is/was subsequently owned by @Stuart Monument.

[Stuart Monument]

And almost driving again too… 

[stephenwhyte]

Brilliant - would love to see it brought back to life!! When do you think you’ll have it running again @Stuart Monument?👏👏

[jep]

Steve Norman, Spandau Ballet saxophonist, in The Sunday Times today. Is it True? 

And where is Nige's Esprit now? 

[Bibs]

 

[Bibs]

Name the (concept) car...

[mayevora]

Not the foggiest but it looks like a very dodgy 1970s Citroen steering wheel lol.

[jep]

Gosh. 3 seater. I don't know. Maserati? 

Justin 

[Redwing]

Citroën Karin?

[exeterjeep]

[Bibs]

Spot on @Redwing 

[Redwing]

Thanks @Bibs. Many years ago I ran a few Citroëns, a couple of GS and then a CX.  Weird but compelling cars. I remember seeing the Katrin in some mag, and it obviously went on to influence the XM.  

One funny story from my time of owning these, which I still like to recount, is of when the two into one exhaust section blew on one of the GS.  My Citroën wise mechanic at the time suddenly lost the will to live when I told him I needed a new one. There was talk of engine out, dropping the sub-frame, but he had heard that it could be done by some Chinese puzzle type movements, but that could be a myth.  At that time Kwik Fit were rolling out and had opened a branch 20 miles away.  They had an offer on, buy the exhaust section and they would fit it for free.  Long story short, after being in there for about four hours with two fitters and the manager still with his tie on,but his jacket now off wrestling with it, job done.  As I  paid the £8 bill I was told to "never bring that f***ing thing here again"!

[jep]

GS probably the best family car ever made. So brilliant, so under-rated. Comfy, quick for BHP, revvy but relaxing. I've had three including a very rare GS van. 

Such a shame Citroen appear to now be on the path to oblivion. Hopefully they survive but their unique blend of originality and innovation seems a distant memory.

And Citroen provided a lovely gearbox for Esprit. 🙂

Justin