Talking of Lotus Carltons.. I've got something here you might like... the
> two books given to Lotus Carlton buyers when new.
>
> one is about 12" square and actually screwed together (?). It's just called
> "Lotus Carlton". Appears to be the original "Brochure" type effort, but a
> lot more serious than the usual kinda thing.
>
> The other one is a bit bigger and in the first page has a certificate stuck
> in which says "This exclusive edition is presented to Sir Thomas Arnold MP
> by Kirkby Central, Bolton, as a memento of ownership of Lotus Carlton number
> 0240". Signed by Paul Tosch (MD Vauxhaul at the time, blue biro), and Mike
> Kimberley (Chairman Lotus Cars, black marker type squiggle)..
>
> Next page says "This is a limited edition of 1750 copies of which this is > number 34"
>
> Interesting read for a Carlton freak, especially as they basically tell you
> how to build a Lotus Carlton out of a 24v.. (as that's all they did anyway).
Well I was going to make you an offer on it, but it's my birthday on Sunday, so I'll just email you my address shall I :-)))
Peter