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SUNBEAM LOTUS OWNERS’ CLUB

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Honorary President: Paul White (Former Talbot Team Manager and winning co-driver on the 1980 Lombard RAC Rally)

Chairman: Perry C. Antoniou 07802 600 616 chairman@sunbeamlotus.com

/ Archivist / PR Liaison: Graeme Lawton 0771 949 0657 historian@sunbeamlotus.com

Treasurer / Membership Secretary: Dave Merlane 01933 384586

Membership Secretary 10 Roberts Street, RUSHDEN, NN10 0NG membership@sunbeamlotus.com

Secretary: Doug Field 0208 295 1815 secretary@sunbeamlotus.com

Regalia: regalia@sunbeamlotus.com

Events Secretary: Mark Higman events@sunbeamlotus.com

Parts: Richard Blackburn parts@sunbeamlotus.com

Technical Secretary: Mike Trim technical@sunbeamlotus.com

ARCC Representative: Richard Blackburn pr@sunbeamlotus.com

Valuations Officier/Web: Kieron Buckingham webmaster@sunbeamlotus.com

Magazine: Angela Pittas editor@sunbeamlotus.com

Competitions Secretary: Jez Moxon competitions@sunbeamlotus.com

Social Media Secretary Alan Barnacle social@sunbeamlotus.com

Sunbeam Lotus Owners’ Club is a registered Trade Mark of the Sunbeam Lotus Owners’ Club.

CHAT CHAIRMAN’S

A BELATED HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MEMBERS. ANOTHER EXCITING YEAR AHEAD FOR OUR CARS!

I CANNOT BELIEVE we are already into another year. As I write we are trying to finalising our National Day for some time in September and firming up our AGM which will again be held at the Club Lotus Track Day in May. Further details of this will be given by Mark Higman later in the magazine.

I spent a lot of time working on my car over Christmas and the past couple of months. I could have finished, but decided on installing electric windows and coming up with a solution for speakers in the front door pockets without drilling holes or cutting anything, as well as a few other jobs. This is my very busy period of work, so I’m hoping to having my Sunbeam Lotus out in time for the AGM, if not before.

We were hoping on our contact with Smiths/ Caerbont coming up with the goods in terms of a fuel sender, but they seem to have lost interest. I had put my investigations on the back burner, but looks like I will now need to finish off my solution. A little more complex, a little more expensive, but it will give us a fully working solution for a working fuel sender & warning light (for cars that have one!). This will

probably be the final piece in my puzzle before bringing out my Sunbeam Lotus again.

The Practical Classics Restoration Show at the NEC is almost upon us. Again, as work is now my busy period, I leave others to deal with the March NEC show, but I do come up for the Saturday at least (and because I need my fix of Brummie Curry). A much smaller show and hardly any red tape to deal with like the November show, so Mark and the team manage OK without me.

We sadly lost a member and friend, Derek Fisher. Steve Neil and I attended his funeral, where it was noted by his family and friends that the club he enjoyed so much came to show their final respects and say goodbye. So, keep at it everyone, get those Sunbeam’s sorted because we never know when our time is up.

Again, a relatively short chat from me this time round. Lots to be getting on with and need to leave some space in the magazine for other articles I know are required.

PERRY C. ANTONIOU CHAIRMAN – MEMBER NO. 750

MONEY MEMBERSHIP

BEFORE I WRITE ABOUT MY CLUB RESPONSIBILITIES, just a few words about a book I have just finished reading!

Bought for me as Christmas pressie by my younger grandson (Harry – 22) the book was “Lotus The Complete Story” by Johnny Tipler (first published in 2022) & with a forward plus a lot of input by Mike Kimberley. Many will know that Mike was very personally involved in the Sunbeam Lotus joint project with Chrysler / Talbot, & whereas some other books tend to gloss over this (with perhaps just a passing reference) it’s clear that Mike recalls this collaboration as being important in the history of Lotus, so the project gets some detailed coverage & numerous mentions.

Given a Lotus project type number – type 81 – this was basically the start of Lotus Engineering as a consultancy company, & separated from car production / Competitions / Team Lotus. On several times over the years this consultancy has been the only part of Lotus Group that actually made any money.

An interesting statement made by Mike on page 238 about Lotus Engineering states the following:- “The Sunbeam Lotus was the springboard, & we came out extremely well commercially from the overall project.”

Mike also states elsewhere that Colin Chapman was “enthusiastic” about the collaboration, which is not at all what I have seen suggested in other books! Mike was there, so I think we can safely assume that he knows the truth!

So … on to my SLOC stuff!

Current membership is 348 (+ joint & family members) & a warm welcome to all new

members. Also thanks to all those who have already renewed from the January renewal list - however, there are 49 renewals still outstanding. Everyone was sent a renewal letter before Christmas last year, so if you haven’t done the necessary yet then please get around to it asap. It’s a real pita - & time consuming - to have to send out reminders.

The cost of stamps involved in posting out renewal letters has now become a significant drain on the Clubs’ resources (never mind the time that it takes to print / fold / stuff the letters / envelopes - & the cost of all this) & I would so love to be able to do this electronically (by email) However, experience tells me that a significant number of members either never check their emails (& especially their junk folder) or have changed - but never updatedtheir email address with me. Within your email settings you should be able to allow messages from legitimate sources e.g. me, arrive in your inbox, so please do that – membership@ sunbeamlotus.com – thanks.

Turning to money, the total income so far this year has been circa £12,600, with Richard’s parts sales being the highest source of revenue (£7300) Costs of running the club so far have been around £4100 (mainly the mag + insurance) This has all generated a net profit of £2100, of which £1900 is taxable (the profits on parts / regalia etc sales - membership subs are not taxable)

As assets the club has just over £7500 in the bank & £18,200 in stocks. However we have some stock that now needs replacing, plus there is this magazine to pay for (circa £1500 in total) + last years’ tax bill + the costs of national day (still to land) so I have to ensure that money is available to pay these invoices (& keep a minimum balance in the bank account – generally around £1000)

As always, thanks for your ongoing support.

DAVE MERLANE

UPDATE

Progress on the shell has been slow over the winter months. I’ve been removing light surface rust then applying liberal amounts of rust converter into all the cavities. The problem has been the cold weather means the rust converter isn’t curing properly and it is difficult to get enthusiastic when my garage is freezing cold! Roll warmer days.

The roof skin support bar was removed and found to be full of gunk left over from when the shell was dipped and more surface rust on the underside of the roof skin will need to be dealt with.

The engine is now with Phil Davison who is working his magic. It was in pretty poor condition having sat unused for over 35 years.

The shell is due to go to ATC Bodywork in Kilmarnock soon and I am hoping to have a shiny blue shell back by late May/early June for rebuild.

But is looking much better now.

The gearbox has had a visual internal inspection and all appears ok. Fresh gaskets and new input and output seals fitted and a good clean, it is looking rather good.

I have at last been able to discover a bit more of the history of the car and it is good news. When the car was sold by Mathewsons back in October 2020 it was stated as having a service book and its last MOT certificate.

Enquiries with Mathewsons came to nothing other than knowing the owner always hoped to restore the car but dementia had put a stop to that dream. So I followed up with Rick Parker who came up trumps and located the original Lotus service pack which had been with the car when he bought it. He had misplaced it!

So I now know that the car was delivered by Arbury to a Mr A J Ivory of Richmond, N Yorks on 17th May 1983, over 2 years after it was manufactured. The service history is complete up to 1985 having been carried out by Talbot Lotus dealers Howdens of Harrogate at a mileage of 26350. There is a MOT check list from Sept 1987 where the mileage is 36777. Mr Ivory sold the car to a Mr Gallaghan in 1987. The last MOT certificate is dated 25th May 1989 and shows a mileage of 53160. The last tax disc expired on 31 October 1989 and the car has been off the road since then. So DAC115Y was only on the road for 6 ½ years with just 2 owners during that period. It is now 44 years old! The mileage on the odometer shows 55k so it is reasonable to assume that the mileage is correct. So a low mileage/low owner car.

I think I have now collected all the parts needed for the rebuild but …………..

CHEERS, CAM

PS I need S2 headlight adjusters

CORNER Historical

NEC RESTORATION SHOW 2025

I DID HAVE AN ARTICLE ABOUT one-owner cars prepared for this issue but having just returned from the NEC I have the opportunity to swap it for a report on that instead. This will give me a bit more time to investigate some of the cars in the club that have never changed ownership, so look out for that next time.

The Restoration Show came into being a few years ago, after many years of having only one show at the NEC per year; there used to be two per year back in the nineties (we used to be paid to have a stand, too!) and I recall that it was rather

a relief when it slimmed down to just one. Things change, though, and the March show has been a regular for us now since 2018; it allows us to showcase cars that would not necessarily feature on our November stand, generally being cars under restoration or just showing their age more than a newly-restored example. Of course, we love all Sunbeam Lotus, so it’s a great opportunity to have different cars and owners with us. This year we had two bodyshells and a complete car, all volunteered by their owners for display, and we are so grateful to them for doing so; the efforts in bringing a car to a

three-day event cannot be underestimated.

Ian Draper’s DAC 79Y in Moonstone with black stripes was flanked by the white bodyshells of Paul Healey and Mike Taylor. Committee members Chris Edwards, Jez Moxon, Perry Antoniou, Richard Blackburn and Mark Higman manned the stand over the three days, with help from Mary and Julie, while Ian Gerrard helped with set-up. All efforts contributed to the success of the show, including Dave Merlane’s preparation of membership info.

Mr Draper has owned his car since 1989; it has never been restored and actually wears its age very well indeed. Re-trimmed seats complement a very nice interior, and despite the fact that the layer of dust on the bodywork made it looked like a barn find, the car had only been tucked away for the winter.

Mr Taylor’s car was obviously destined to take an Excel chassis; the modifications necessary for this being extensive and rather obvious in its naked state. The amount of body metal that can be lightened (removed…) due to the strength being taken up by the backbone chassis was interesting to see. Although not due to be completed for some time yet, the car will take over from one of his existing rally cars at some point, although Mike is moving more towards sprints and hillclimbs instead of stage rallies.

Mr Healey’s car is not so destined, as he isn’t quite sure of its fate. We watch on with interest!

Friday was the quietest day, from what I could tell. Our stand was busy, though, with club members calling to see us. Other days were much busier with the general public coming for a chat. All three cars drew in the visitors, garnering various comments and questions, including many reminiscences of times gone by, including one chap who would frequently be pulled over by the brown police car around Manchester while driving his Vauxhall in a spirited manner…

I had a lovely chat with Martin Baker, who

has owned his car since 1986 but is having fuel sender issues at present. Cam Newell took a plane down from Edinburgh (the flight down cost about the same as a day’s parking at the NEC…), and John Brownie did similar but from Aberdeen. Jon Woodward brought along a mate who is looking for a rally car, so we had an in-depth conversation about that. Nick Davies has been a regular visitor in recent years and is hopefully near to having one of his cars out again (owned since 1993).

The new owner of KKV 444Y, recently sold at auction by our Alan Barnacle (jr) stopped by to see us. At the November show, Ed Stone was eying up the same car on our stand but all that did was make him realise that another car that he had just seen was the one for him, and it was good to catch up with him this time to hear how he is getting on with his new car.

Robin Galvin came to see us, resplendent in his club tee shirt bearing an image of his car, DDU 21Y.

This was Bob Younger’s car from new until 2021, and Robin seems a truly worthwhile custodian, and we look forward to seeing him with the car at shows. We also spoke to two former owners of Avons, one of whom was lucky enough to drive his car through one of the RAC Rally stages in north Wales while following the event back in the day.

Ian managed to get chatting with Sarah Crabtree (formerly of Mathewsons but now has her own auction house, Evoke Classics) and we had a photo

and a natter on our stand (she was there showing her Cadillac Coupe de Ville!). He also collared Phil Davison into signing his car; as ever, it was lovely to have Phil join us on the Sunday.

We took on a couple of new members, both looking for a car. Another visitor took away forms for a friend who is looking for a Sunbeam Lotus (both had actually previously owned a car, which is always great to hear about and now I have photos to add to the archive); in fact, he had been the under-bidder on a car at auction but decided it was too good to use.

Another great event, then, giving us plenty of opportunity to spend time talking about the club and to speak with members and the public. It always gets the enthusiasm flowing – so much so, I drove 95Y there on two days, covering over four hundred miles. Huge thanks to all involved.

GRAEME LAWTON HISTORIAN

IN SLICK OPERATION

WHILST THE MAJORITY of the population were sitting around finishing up the last of the turkey this pair of old gits were getting the most out of their 2024 competition licences. The occasion was the Rixy Stages, run over the huge STANTA military training area in Norfolk on 29th December. For this event Rob Thompson and myself were joined by service crew and Richard Graham and Rob’s brother, Steve.

Scrutineering and documentation were completed on Saturday afternoon followed by a visit to Burger King and an early night. Sunday morning arrived at the unearthly hour of 5am and we were into the service area well before dawn. It was a rather strange dawn

as the daylight arrived and revealed our surroundings in the midst of a mock Afghan village. Coffee and Sausage baps were followed by a drivers briefing and the first car was away at 9:00 for the first pair of stages. Anyone who knows Norfolk will know just how flat it is which means straight/flat roads and hence, lots of chicanes. Despite this plus the fact that it was rather damp and misty we still saw 110mph more than once before returning to service. We did have a massive tank slapper on one of the few twisty sections, just after acknowledging a fellow competitor standing at the roadside holding an OK board. Unfortunately, there were a few more serious incidents which caused several delays and

eventually the cancellation of stages 3 and 4. The first problem was a Metro 6R4 which caught fire and although not too serious, it did delay things whilst fire crews dealt with it. The big incident resulted in the Fiesta R2 of Ellie Taylor/Cat Lund looking more like a screwed up crisp packet. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries although the crew were taken to hospital and subsequently released. This meant that despite getting up at ridiculous o’clock we had only completed 2 stages by lunch time. As the start of stage 5 was just at the exit of the service area we watched the first 2 cars off the start and walked back to get ready for our turn. As we sat in the car, warming the engine I noticed a slight glow on the generator light and the volt meter showing just below 12v. Then a fellow competitor rushed over to tell us oil was gushing from under the car. So, having sat around for hours, with less than 10 mins to go before our due time we found the seal on the oil filter had failed and we had pumped virtually all the oil out of the engine. We managed to change the filter and poured a full gallon of oil in (which still left the oil level below min on the dip stick) and just made the time control within

our maximum lateness.

By now the mist had cleared and it was the low sun causing visibility problems as we tackled the same stages in reverse. Again, several 100mph plus sections before standing on the brakes into a chicane, and a couple of times where if I’m honest, I left the braking a bit too late. One was where there was a whole load of mud all over the road on the approach which meant that we were also all over the road through the chicane and narrowly missed taking out a length of fence on the exit. Meanwhile, back in the service area, Richard and Steve were left to clear up the major pollution incident we left behind. We were all finished by 3:30 and managed to load up, despite a flat tyre on the trailer, and have a cup of tea whilst the results were finalised and confirmed we were 21st o/a and 1st in class. A great result after a great day, albeit a bit shorter than we would have liked. All that was left was a 5-hour drive home followed by the whole of the following day cleaning oil from the motor home and everything in it.

OLD GIT BILL COOK

RIP DEREK FISHER

IT IS WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY to let our members know of the passing of Derek Fisher, member number 845 and long-term owner of AAY 296Y. All of you who had met Derek would never forget him and I know you are now chuckling away! He had a most wonderful clear & deep Welsh accent and would talk the hind legs of a donkey about anything to do with a Sunbeam Lotus. This was not a bad thing. It just shows how one person can get themselves involved into the engineering side of the Sunbeam Lotus and enjoy trying to educate others, whether they wanted to listen or not! Derek was actually a pioneer in that he was the first member to go down the Fuel Injection route. Derek’s Sunbeam Lotus become a R&D test car for many other members to follow learning from his efforts.

Derek wasn’t all about cars. We discovered he was in a band called “The Benefit Sundays” and played the organ. Listening to one of his recordings at his funeral blew me away, he really had a talent. But Derek soon found a different path in life, one that gained him more respect than anything else could. He was in the Fire Service for 25 years moving up in the role of Fire Safety towards the end of his career with friends and colleagues from the Fire Service in attendance at his funeral. Derek attended all

events and would frequently be joined by his son, Alex, whom most of us got to know well.

Derek was in fact the 1st member I met once I became the Chairman. Prior to that, I had only met members of the committee and hadn’t attended at club events or National Days. I attended the first show as Chairman at a Club Lotus Show in Donnington where Derek was proudly displaying his car for us. He needed a lift to his B&B for the evening and I offered to take him. We were chatting so much, we got lost (long before the days of SatNav) and what should have been a 20-minute journey, took over 90 minutes. What a great 90 minutes of education.

I will miss Derek; I was always waiting for him to turn up first and leave last at any club event. A real character. An expert. A pioneer. A true gentleman. I offer our sincere condolences from myself and on behalf of the rest of the committee and club members to Alex and the rest of Derek’s family and friends.

For those who can’t put a face to the name, let’s just say, you can’t forget that face who wore that psychedelic Check Blazer to events…

PERRY C. ANTONIOU CHAIRMAN MEMBER NO. 750

EVENTS UPDATE

THE CLASSIC CAR RESTORATION SHOW – NEC, 21st – 23rd MARCH

If the magazine reaches you before Friday 21st March? Then we very much hope you will have used the discount code to purchase your Restoration Show ticket(s) and car parking, and we look forward to seeing you at The NEC, at some point over the three days.

This year our stand will be in Hall 5, location 430. Special thanks go to Ian Draper; Paul Healey; and Mike Taylor for stepping in when John Brownee had to withdraw due to ill health. We should also not forget that Mark Bliss and Paul Rusted also stepped forward yet again, and our sincere thanks to all these true enthusiasts.

As a special thank you to everyone attending. I’ve laid on performances from a troop of beautiful ladies, currently performing at The Folies Bergere. I’ve explained to the ladies that there may need to be a few more feathers than usual, but I’m sure it will be spectacular.

If you’re reading this after 23rd March and the show’s over? I’d just like to apologise at the absence of the entertainment. It was a slight misunderstanding on my part. I wasn’t wearing my reading glasses and inadvertently booked six male strippers from Foley’s in Bergen. Luckily for everyone concerned, Julie was copied-in to my email; spotted the mistake and I only lost my deposit.

DRIVE-IT DAY SUNDAY – 27th APRIL

As mentioned in my email of early February. Sunday 27th April is Drive-It Day for The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs. And it has been drawn to my attention that perhaps you may all like to consider supporting the FBHVC initiative on that day? The idea is that you continue to support any Drive-It Day event; local or national, or maybe even you just taking the car out for the day; that you so wish. But firstly, go to the FBHVC website, https://driveitday.co.uk, buy a rally plate and the proceeds go to Children In Need.

S.L.O.C. AGM CASTLE COMBE,

SATURDAY

24th MAY

Fingers crossed; this will be yet another beautiful day out in Wiltshire. Since covid, and principally due to global warming exacerbated by 500 Lotus thrashing a beeline to Chippenham along the M4……. we’ve had some very enjoyable sunny but breezy times at Lotus Track Day. If you’d like to take your car on the track? You’ll need to contact Club Lotus direct please. If you’re thinking of being cheeky, and using the parade lap to race your car, because it’s F.O.C. Unfortunately, this practice has been noted by Club Lotus and this year there will only be a Historic Lotus parade lap. Entry to Lotus Track Day is completely free to everyone. Please come and park your Sunbeam in the SLOC area; inside the gate; turn right and we’re on the left. Our AGM takes place at 14:00hrs ish AND there just might be a unique opportunity for everyone who attends?

S.L.O.C. NATIONAL DAY 2025

I’m embarrassed and hugely disappointed to say that, as yet, we have nothing in place. To try and put you in the picture. We were hoping to return to MIRA; but that’s just not going to happen. Our Plan B was to go to Curborough. But when I contacted them in early February. They had no Saturday or Sunday spaces in July, August, or September! Since then I’ve looked at Motor Museums; open track days; go-karting…..you name it; I’ve spoken to them.

The problem we have is money. It’s always been the case of National Day being a “free” day for all members and we would of course like to keep it that way. BUT, SLOC also need to juggle income and where best to spend it. Visiting a motor museum with a small karting track; is too costly. Joining in an open track day could be possible….if we went to Anglesey on a Wednesday evening in December. But even Blyton on a weekend in the summer, is just far beyond us. Lotus offered us a lovely package to spend the day at Hethel; factory and parade lap. But at £4,000; it ain’t going to happen. However, we have one more iron in the fire with Lotus On Track and then barring one of you stepping forward with a HUGE donation. I think realistically, this year’s National Day won’t be as fandabbydosey as we had hoped.

Never mind, I’m sure the majority of you are thinking….”why’s this pratt getting so uptight about National Day anyway? I’ve been a member for twenty years and only been once.”

DEAR ENTHUSIAST,

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to the 50th BVAC Classic*, set at Thirlestane Castle in the beautiful Scottish Borders. Following last year’s well attended show, we are now taking entries for the 2025 event which will take place on Sunday June 8th. With your help, we will make the 50th Show a special one!

All makes and models are welcome, but it’s a special year for the MGA (70 years old), the MGF (30 years old), while the Jaguar Mk.VII, Mk1 and XJ Coupe all have birthdays and the fabulous Jaguar XJ-S has reached its golden anniversary – 50 years and counting!

You are also invited to join the BVAC Scenic Run through the delightful Borders countryside on Saturday June 7th.

The entry form for individuals can be found by clicking this link, while reservations for car clubs wishing to take a stand can be found here. Please let us have your entry as soon as possible, particularly if you wish to take part in the scenic run as entry numbers for that will be strictly limited.

All the details you need should be on the website, but if you have any queries, please email me at this address. If you have any difficulty with the online entry forms, we can send you a traditional form either by email in PDF format or by post if you’d prefer paper.

We look forward to welcoming you at Thirlestane in June!

Best Wishes,

Robert & Moira Stewart Entries Secretaries

If any member wishes to enter this show, can you contact Campbell Newell on 07717 435148 as he has put a SLOC Club entry in.

FOR SALE

WOOLLY HAT: take the club with you on your chilly winter drive with this comfy black beany hat with embroidery. With 3M Thinsulate to keep your noggin warm! £15 plus postage.

LADIES’ TEE SHIRTS:

Our new subtle design allows the wearer to show their love of all things Sunbeam Lotus without shouting about it. We have a limited selection in stock but can have other sizes and colours made to order, including in men’s sizes. £25 plus postage.

Battery decals: replace the brand labels with something more appropriate for your Sunbeam. Choose from a selection for only £5 each, plus postage.

INFO GENERAL

THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS are pleased to hear from any members who need help or advice or simply want a chat, but please bear in mind that we have jobs and busy lives away from the club, are sometimes away from home and some have young families; all calls should be made before 9pm.

If the person that you want is not in when you call, please ring again where possible rather than

asking for a call back. If you do leave a message on an answer ‘phone remember to include your name, membership number and time/date of the call, and say what you were calling about. It will save time on the second call if the committee member knows what to expect and can be prepared for the next contact. If you are unable to contact the person by telephone, try sending an e-mail (or letter!) or try another committee member. Please ALWAYS include your name and membership number in the subject line of any e-mail you send to the committee; failure to do so may result in the message being deleted without being read, due to problems with spam and virus e-mails. Unfortunately, genuine messages are still caught by spam filters so if you do not receive a reply within a week, please send your message

again. Thank you for your co-operation.

The SLOC does not necessarily agree with the opinions expressed in this magazine. The club committee members, officials of the SLOC and contributors can not be held responsible for any loss, injury or damage alleged to have been caused by following/responding to advice or advertisements in this publication (including accompanying leaflets). All advertisements are published in good faith and the club, committee members and officials of the SLOC can not be held responsible for any financial loss arising out of any subsequent transactions.

The editor reserves the right to edit any letters and/or articles submitted.

REFURBISHED S2 HEADLIGHT AVAILABLE

They look like new and will transform the tired and probable MOT failure headlights that all S2 cars have by now. They are sold on an exchange basis, we can tell you how to separate the glass from the shell and you can exchange your tired and rusty shells yourself. We supply clear and concise instructions on how to dismantle the lights along with guidance as to the correct glass sealer you would need to put them together. Let’s face it, we own a lotus Sunbeam, so most of us have the capability to do the upgrade ourselves. We would need to do them in batches of at least a dozen to keep the price we have. Get in touch with Richard Blackburn and grab yourself a pair.

LATEST PARTS IGNITION COOLING

CABLES

FUEL

GASKETS & SEALS

MISCELLANEOUS

SLOC PARTS

STRIPES

Please contact David Moodie at

DEALER STICKERS for your rear hatch glass

How about some originality? We can now replicate all your rear window dealer stickers. We have done four so far and we can do any others depedant on demand. Let us know if you want one of the existing ones or if you would like us to do one for you that we don’t already have.

These parcels shelves include the hinge pins but not the support strings. If required, we can supply a drawing for the support strings.

AVAILABLE from SLOC

WORKS RALLY DECALS

These are available from Graeme Lawton. Please contact him directly; his details are inside the front cover.

S1 TALBOT BADGE

New bonnet badges are available and a FREE Club Tax Disc Holder Contact chairman@sunbeamlotus.com or give Perry a call one evening

Period Tax Disc

with whatever vehicle details you want. You can even choose your own postmark!

£10 will get you 6 discs (all the same) and a FREE Club Tax Disc Holder CONTACT chairman@sunbeamlotus.com

SEAT FABRIC

The club has a supply of the correct fabric for Series 1 and Series 2 cars. This fabric is available to club members

The fabric is durable, colourfast and fire resistant and have all the necessary approvals, and will not fade, slip or tear.

UNDER BONNET DECALS

The club now has the following under-bonnet decals in stock

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine oil level decal for the standard Airbox (both S1 & S2)

. SERIES 2:

SERIES 1:

VARIOUS WINDOW CLING DECALS

MUD FLAP DECALS

In stock, replacement decals in a hard-wearing vinyl (slightly different finish to originals but the same size, shape and design). Also suitable for a tool box!