Suppliers
Note: After many years trading Paul Matty has now retired and his stock of parts has been taken over by Classic Team Lotus.
ITEM | SUPPLIER | COMMENT |
All chromework including handles, door locks, boot hinges, boot lock (but no fuel caps). | FDB Panel Fittings Ltd Terry Cantle Tel: 020 8568 1616 Fax: 020 8568 5656 E-mail: fdb@btinternet.com | Specialist dealers are expensive. These were about 2/3 the price!! Made by WBH but they really only supply bulk buyers. I bought my pieces from FDB. You could also try: F.A. Parkes Limited Phil Barrow Tel: 01942 681996 E-mail: info@faparkes.co.uk email me with your requirement and I will send you the part numbers (or ask WBH) - You need a copy of their 'Classic Chromework' catalogue |
Sprint Decal | Mick Miller | Mick Miller seems to have good quality strips at good prices. You can email Sue Miller at lotuslist@yahoo.co.uk |
Windscreen | Try your local windscreen supplier, they are often cheaper than specialists otherwise have a look at www.heatedwindscreen.com . The 'killer' is usually the carriage costs. | |
Door and Hinge gaskets | Classic Team Lotus parts@classicteamlotus.co.uk or Mick Miller | For what they are, thin pieces of card, they are expensive but you should use them |
Fuel Cap | Mick Miller, Classic Team Lotus or Ceandess (who made them) | I bought mine from Sue Miller (or you could try a Scimitar or Morgan dealer). The original manufacturer Ceandess still sell them as well. |
Door Seals and foam strip for bonnet | Wollies www.woolies-trim.u-net.com | These seem to fit better than the 'normal' Lotus items so that you don't have to slam the doors and crack the fiberglass. |
Lucas light fittings | The Electrical Parts Company Ltd Tel: 01584 811118 | Met these fold at the Classic Car Show at the NEC and at the Club Lotus Parts Fair a week later. It seems they supply the specialists, so buying from them should be cheaper. It was for the bits I wanted!! Only Lucas parts though. |
Number Plates letters | Framptons | Numbers and Letters to fix to the Elan front grill. Becoming difficult to find at a sensible price.You can email Steve at:stephen.frampton@virgin.net or visit his web site www.minisales.co.uk |
Brake Parts | Classicar Automotive Tel: 01625 860910 www.classicbrakes.co.uk | Reconditioned Girling servos |
Brake Parts | Past Parts Unit 4 Chase Road Northern Way Industrial Estate Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6NT Telephone. +44 (0)1284 750729 Fax. +44 (0)1284 756240 E-mail. restore @ pastparts.co.uk http://www.pastparts.co.uk/ | I have not used these people but they look interesting for restoring brake parts.. |