Bibs 10,675 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
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jimmybondi 3 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Makes him even more amiable Quote Ciao, JB '88 Excel SE - monaco white '99 Elise 111 - azure blue � '87 TurboEsprit - calypso red '02 BMW 325ci convertible - diamond black http://excelregister.lotusexcel.de Link to post Share on other sites
Loose Cannon 582 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Phew, I wish there had been a sub text to that title, I thought it was something to do with his retirement or worse. Good article, but didn't he have a narrow escape in Chapman's plane whilst commuting to Ital Design too? An inspirational man, top stuff MJK. Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc 0 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 It is fascinating to read the potted history of Mike Kimberley. Lotus owes a great deal to him and his efforts keeping one of our most important local companies going - especially in the current climate! Back in the 70's and 80's I ran an engineering company supplying Lotus with jigs and trollies for the paint shop plus engine assembly jigs. I remember the especially devoted attention that the early Esprits got - rather like a bespoke coachbuilder! Little did I expect to become an Esprit enthusiast later in life when my son bought his first V8SE. Now I follow the contributions of owners worldwide by reading the Forum. MJK's influence is typical of the enthusiam which is unique to the Esprit which is surely one of the best looking cars of all time. Keep up the good work! tonyc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iconic Ride 267 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Thanks for that, Bibs. So few individuals end up in the occupation they were born to do. No Thomas Hobbes "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short" life of man here, no Jack London "I was a proper work beast," rather a rising above circumstances that might easily have led to such a life. I now have an even greater appreciation for the man, knowing some of the hurdles he has had to overcome. Truly the right person to have at the helm of Lotus, an icon in his own right. Huzzah! Quote Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,660 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Nice article well written and just a taste of what the book will bring. Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 0 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 He's indestructable!! What a great read, thanks Bibs. Quote Just because you can, does'nt mean you should. Link to post Share on other sites
Mario 1 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Nice article well written and just a taste of what the book will bring. What book? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yeller77 85 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 he has no immediate plans to retire best line in the whole article... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redshift 32 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 and tries to find time for shooting, deep-sea fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and horse riding. He's how old? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony K 127 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Great man, MJK! And just as important to Lotus' history and our beloved Esprits as Mr. Chapman, IMHO. . . . . by the way, I WANT that Evora! Quote Tony K. Esprit S1s #355H & 454H Esprit S2.2 #324J 1991 Esprit SE Link to post Share on other sites
yeller77 85 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 best line in the whole article... guess I spoke too soon... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atle 0 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 A very impressive and distinguished gentleman. Wish him a happy retirement and recovery of his back! Quote This way to ship models! http://www.modelship...user-index.html Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,660 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 What book? We have been collecting material for his Autobiography for some time. Maybe now we'll get more time to do it. Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
Splodge s4 2 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 eerr....so we aren't just going to let him leave on Friday are we? So as we, in his words 'are ambassadors' what are we going to do to thank MJK for his years at Lotus? Surely we have to have some celebration?! I wish you a happy retirement & will always remember the day you told me all about Colin Chapman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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