It was 20 years ago today that someone pressed the ‘on’ switch on TLF, what was then LEF.
So much positive has happened thanks to you merry folks and your obsession with lightweight cars built by our friends up in Hethel. Running TLF has been a pleasure and it’s been amazing to have been able to organise some brilliant events, make lifetime friends and travel across the globe to meet up with fellow Lotus owners and enthusiasts. Mainly ups, very few downs and we’re still here, some of you have been here since the off too so thanks to you, and thanks to everyone else who makes TLF what it is today.
From Matt Windle, Group VP and Managing Director, Lotus Cars.
“Congratulations to TLF and to its members for 20 years of contributions, discussions and chat about Lotus in one million forum posts.
We appreciate and are grateful to the members of the TLF for their enthusiasm and support for Lotus, our cars, the brand and heritage. Forums such as TLF are fantastic portals for sharing knowledge, organising meets and events and general chat about Lotus and help build and maintain the global fan-based community.
Thank you for your support over the years and here’s to another 20 years and another million posts.”






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