Bibs 9,254 4 Vehicles Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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jimmybondi 3 3 Vehicles Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loose Cannon 578 1 Vehicles Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc 0 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iconic Ride 267 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,455 Report post 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!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 He's indestructable!! What a great read, thanks Bibs. Quote Just because you can, does'nt mean you should. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mario 1 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Nice article well written and just a taste of what the book will bring. What book? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeller77 33 Report post Posted July 15, 2009 he has no immediate plans to retire best line in the whole article... Quote 77 Esprit S1 Rebirth in progress "the $6 m. car!, we can rebuild it, better, stronger,.....faster!" 94 RX7 R2, Mazdaspeed bits 2016 NB Focus RS 1944 Willys MB rescue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redshift 32 1 Vehicles Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony K 126 2 Vehicles Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeller77 33 Report post Posted July 15, 2009 best line in the whole article... guess I spoke too soon... Quote 77 Esprit S1 Rebirth in progress "the $6 m. car!, we can rebuild it, better, stronger,.....faster!" 94 RX7 R2, Mazdaspeed bits 2016 NB Focus RS 1944 Willys MB rescue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atle 0 1 Vehicles Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,455 Report post 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!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Splodge s4 2 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
