{"id":352,"date":"2013-04-09T16:39:48","date_gmt":"2013-04-09T16:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk\/?page_id=352"},"modified":"2022-06-24T08:19:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T08:19:17","slug":"september","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/?page_id=352","title":{"rendered":"September"},"content":{"rendered":"

Colin<\/strong> Chapman Museum<\/strong> and Education Centre Newsletter September 2012 <\/strong><\/p>\n

New<\/strong>sletter – Number 38<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. \n
    Lotus photos that have ben donated<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  2. \n
    Museum around the world you may not have heard of: Louwman Museum<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  3. \n
    Questions from our readers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  4. \n
    Colin Champman, Lotus and British Aviation Technology<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  5. \n
    James Bond and Lotus<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  6. \n
    Lotus related films for the library<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  7. \n
    Lotus Collectables<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  8. \n
    Lotus interest on YouTube<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    All previous articles relating to these are held on the website.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    1. Lotus photos that have been donated<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The photos were taken by a Mr Bill Uylate in 1960 at Glenwood Motors and the Fox-Riverside Theater at 7th and Market ,Riverside California. Mr Ulyate has since passed on however his son, Ed, has kindly donated these to be be shared with our readers. We showed a number in our May newsletter and thought you might like to see a few more.<\/p>\n

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    2. Museums around the world you may not have heard of: Louwman Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Louwman Museum, the world’s oldest private collection vehicles, was established in 1934 by buying a Dodge which is still in the museum. The collection now includes more than two hundred thirty antique and classic cars. Experts consider the collection assembled by two generations of the Louwman family as one of the finest in the world. The Louwman Museum is not just a car collection. The collection represents a passion, love for and knowledge of the automobile in all its forms. Each car tells its own story and thereby provides its own contribution to history. They are mirrors of the culture.<\/p>\n

    Malta Classic Car Museum<\/a> – Island of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea – The aim of the “Classic Car Collection” is to educate and entertain visitors whilst trying to create awareness for the preservation of classic cars.<\/p>\n

    Marconi Automotive Museum<\/a> – A stroll into the Marconi Automotive Museum is a trip through life in the fast lane. Lots of fabulous fast cars, the likes of which the average auto aficionado can only dream of seeing. First opened in 1994 by Founder Dick Marconi, this Non-Profit Museum and Special Event Venue has accumulated an impressive 30 million-dollar collection of historical, exotic, and classic cars to stimulate and delight the senses.<\/p>\n

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    Leidsestraatweg 57
    \n2594 BB Den Haag
    \n    plan your trip<\/a><\/p>\n

    Tel. +31 (0)70 – 304 7373
    \nFax. +31 (0)70 – 383 5587
    \n    info@louwmanmuseum.nl<\/a>
    \n    www.louwmanmuseum.nl<\/a><\/p>\n

    3. Questions from our readers<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Hi Neil my name is Allan.36. I own a mk1 lotus cortina 1965 Which was left to me by my father. It’s in need of restoration. My father died 6 years ago at the age of 52. In the 6 years he’s been gone I’ve purchased lots of parts for the car. but not a wood rim steering wheel. I own a mint leather LL rim from a mk 2 lotus with brand new horn press. Lol. Do you know of any one, who wood! Have one hanging about lol. Allan.<\/p>\n

    (this is the second request we have had of this nature, if anyone who has a spare! wheel let us know and we will pass onto Allan)<\/p>\n

    4. Colin Chapman, Lotus and British Aviation Technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The history of Colin Chapman and Lotus is intertwined with British Aviation technology.<\/p>\n

    The importance cannot be overstated.<\/p>\n

    Motoring and aviation technology have permeated and integrated into society and has been one of the most dominant technologies of the 20c.<\/p>\n

    In this article we will analyise the depth and breath of these interwoven connections.
    \nThe aeroplane and motorcar came into existence at approximately the same time. Initially the aeroplane needed the internal combustion engine for motive force. There has been cross over of technologies from inception. Chapman was not the first to explore these. Jaray and Voisin had designed cars along aerodynamic lines. During the 1930\u2019s particularly in Europe there was considerable application of theory into practice and we see this in the Record Speed attempts.
    \nThe Post War Period is particularly interesting in that technology, sociology and economics interacted. Between them they created the means, motives, accessibility, affordability and essential democracy of widening the transport and travel horizon. This occurred in both aviation and motor transport.<\/p>\n

    Colin Chapman was able to extrapolate technology and seize opportunities. This was because Chapman combined the skills or entrepreneur with that of non-aligned inventor \/ free\/ lateral thinker. His success was also due to the fact that he could undertake radical ideas because he also had a structured and disciplined approach. We see these skills and attitudes repeated on several occasion notably the motorboats and micro light projects.
    \nChapman was a pilot and he metaphorically flew in \u201cblue skies\u201d
    \nHis was the ability to pilot and navigate simultaneously and this applied to management approach although on occasions it did not hold out.
    \nThe editors feel that Chapman had a very strong intellectual feedback loop that he cultivated. It linked technology with commercial opportunities. Although integrated it was rational but also contained some intuition. This might have resulted in some projects not being as successful as others or as finely and minutely developed.<\/p>\n

    In this article we will explore this complex man and study the interaction \/ interconnectedness of aviation in both Lotus road, racing cars and micro lights. It will be necessary to look at theoretical concepts of aviation including weight, power, speed, economy and elegance.
    \nWe know these were Colin Chapman\u2019s mantra but it\u2019s important to see their significance and relevance today in green thinking.<\/p>\n

    In subsequent issues we will take a deeper more forensic look at specific examples of aviation and how Chapman and Lotus mutated and extrapolated technologies.<\/p>\n

    Sociology of Aviation<\/strong>
    \nWhat we essentially mean is the impact and perception of society of this medium.
    \nIt carries connotations of:<\/p>\n

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