{"id":1594,"date":"2008-09-09T13:00:43","date_gmt":"2008-09-09T17:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2024-04-03T12:46:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T12:46:55","slug":"lotus-60th-anniversary-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/lotus-60th-anniversary-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Lotus 60th Anniversary Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>On Sunday, September 14th, Lotus is opening its Hethel Factory gates to host a 60th anniversary open day and is inviting enthusiasts old and new.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/09\/090508-1927-lotus60than1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-673516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/09\/090508-1927-lotus60than1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/09\/090508-1927-lotus60than1.jpg 357w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/09\/090508-1927-lotus60than1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/09\/090508-1927-lotus60than1-100x69.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/09\/090508-1927-lotus60than1-293x201.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a>Guests will be free to tour the impressive engineering and factory facilities and sections of the design studios will be open for all to see.<\/p>\n<p>There will be Lotus demonstration laps around the famous Hethel test track and the opportunity to experience a high speed ride on the circuit too, booked in advance via the 60th anniversary website.<\/p>\n<p>The day will also include a rare gathering of Lotus vehicles including a Lotus Esprit James Bond car, ex-Formula One race cars, the unique Black Diamond Europa and numerous road cars from 50s and 60s classics to the present line up.<\/p>\n<p>A distinctive range of both 60th anniversary and Lotus Evora merchandise and memorabilia will be on sale. As will rare production parts, with huge savings on everything from crankshaft shims and Lotus badges to a whole chassis.<\/p>\n<p>There will be many unique and special experiences available on the day including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Lotus Evora Development Story<\/li>\n<li>A Free Fair with big wheel, land train and face painting<\/li>\n<li>Radio Broadland road show<\/li>\n<li>Marching Band<\/li>\n<li>Lotus Club stands<\/li>\n<li>Sealed bid auctions for bespoke and unique items<\/li>\n<li>Motorsport Merchandise Stand<\/li>\n<li>Royal Air Force Displays<\/li>\n<li>Technical Talks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mike Kimberley, Group Lotus CEO, says &#8220;The Open day on Sunday 14th September will be a great opportunity for everyone to see the new and exciting Lotus Evora and the &#8216;Hethel Experience&#8217;. I&#8217;m sure that visitors will enjoy this rare opportunity to look around our excellent facilities and I look forward to celebrating our 60th Anniversary with all our guests.<\/p>\n<p>Around 15,000 people from all over the globe are expected to enjoy the celebrations at the Hethel site. All parking will be on site and tickets are priced at \u00a313 per adult including 2 children under 16 (if booked in advance from: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lotus60thanniversary.com\">www.lotus60thanniversary.com<\/a>). Tickets are \u00a315 on the gate, and subject to availability.<\/p>\n<p>[Source: Lotus Cars]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Sunday, September 14th, Lotus is opening its Hethel Factory gates to host a 60th anniversary open day and is inviting enthusiasts old and new. Guests will be free to tour the impressive engineering and factory facilities and sections of the design studios will be open for all to see. 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