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[bradley]

Stratton Motor Company, in Norfolk, has been offered all the VX220 parts Lotus has been storing at Hethel. These VX220 specific parts, so doesn't include any Vauxhall or common Lotus stuff. Things like lights and trim I guess.

 

This would be quite a financial commitment for Stratton and Robert Chapman, the Parts manager, asked me if there was anyone in the owners club who looks after parts, or whether the club could be involved in anyway.

 

As I had no idea, thought I better post this.

One thing is sure, these parts will all be needed by someone at some point. The worst case scenario is that Lotus doesn't find a buyer and scraps them.

 

 

 

[p4cks]

Good news to hear! Especially if they can arrange postage too!

[Alastair]

could you get a list of parts? Maybe the .org collective could do a crowd funding exercise to buy them, and sell off at a set price as and when required - with a profit share for the investors. maybe work with a VX garage as a joint venture, say MMG, BOT, MBR or similar (or a supplier - Autovaux?). That might solve storage issues and the incentive for a garage is that they might get more business if they have the spares Who knows, they might get sold of cheaply rather than get scrapped

[FLD]

That's great news!  I'm happy to coordinate anything or give up some loft space if needed.  I guess we need a list of parts and prices to get started.

[Alastair]

I am sure that's how the MG owners club operates at a profit, supplying spares as a side-line. Granted, to a much larger audience than the VX though.

[siztenboots]

was wondering what to spend my voluntary severance money on , 100 headlights and some clams lolz

[FLD]

was wondering what to spend my voluntary severance money on , 100 headlights and some clams lolz

 

Same went through my head.

[christhegasman]

Be interested to see what's in the bin and how much they are asking Do not want someone else to buy a load up then make silly profit out of us

[nicollow]

was wondering what to spend my voluntary severance money on , 100 headlights and some clams lolz

 

How many million did you get for your severance?!?!?

[siztenboots]

like Lotus UK Centre

[siztenboots]

 

was wondering what to spend my voluntary severance money on , 100 headlights and some clams lolz

 

How many million did you get for your severance?!?!?

 

 

not enough to buy a Ferrari , but enough to get a couple of Fiestas

[Stevie Dubyah]

Stratton's website is an object lesson in obfuscation. It's like they have stuff, but you're not allowed to see it. 

 

http://www.strattonmotorcompany.com/

 

We need a list of parts. I feel an urge.

[nicollow]

 

 

How many million did you get for your severance?!?!?

 

 

not enough to buy a Ferrari , but enough to get a couple of Fiestas

 

 

So enough to buy one headlight?

[siztenboots]

 

 

 

How many million did you get for your severance?!?!?

 

 

not enough to buy a Ferrari , but enough to get a couple of Fiestas

 

 

So enough to buy one headlight?

 

 

this would be my first choice ; http://www.pistonhea...replica/3688117

[karlb123]

Crowd source funded exercise 

[fezzasus]

If they can provide an itemised list, at least of larger items, we would be able to at a minimum provide commitments to purchase

[siztenboots]

I think it more along elise-parts/shop line , just for the logistical problem of storage

[bradley]

Someone with the and enthusiasm is needed to coordinate this on behalf of the club, and no I'm not volunteering.

That someone needs to contact Robert Chapman to get more detail.

He spoke to me as I have bought Lotus shocks from him recently, so had my number.

I think he realises these parts need to be preserved but is not sure about buying them for Stratton, as they are primarily a Lotus dealer.

[Rudy]

I suspect Roberts phone has been ringing non-stop this afternoon with people wanting to buy the whole lot at a cheap price

 

Someones got to make money out of it - too much to ask Lotus to donate it!

 

 

[fezzasus]

Okay, I suggest this is something Geary from Elise parts looks into