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Offline Lou Drozdowski

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Paul Matty selloff!
« on: Wednesday,March 23, 2022, 07:14:14 PM »
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Re: Paul Matty selloff!
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday,March 23, 2022, 08:10:32 PM »
I'm surprised SJ Sports Cars isn't interested.
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Re: Paul Matty selloff!
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday,March 23, 2022, 11:10:47 PM »
It was posted on Lotuselan.net as well. To be honest, I thought he'd retired and passed on the business a few years ago but obviously not so.

For me personally it's another "you're getting old" reminder. I remember Paul from the very early days of Midland Lotus (changed to the Lotus Drivers Club) and he's one of those genuinely nice guys and deserved the success he later found. It must be a big business to take on, he does (or did ?) everything Lotus.

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Re: Paul Matty selloff!
« Reply #3 on: Thursday,March 24, 2022, 03:11:28 AM »
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Offline Bryan Boyle

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Re: Paul Matty selloff!
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday,May 04, 2022, 10:10:21 AM »
According to latest news reports, Clive Chapman via Classic Team Lotus, stepped in and in assuming Matty's business.
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Re: Paul Matty selloff!
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday,May 04, 2022, 10:42:37 AM »
Very happy with this outcome!
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Re: Paul Matty selloff!
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday,May 04, 2022, 11:18:18 AM »
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Re: Paul Matty selloff!
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday,May 04, 2022, 11:45:43 AM »
Keeping it in the family (or bringing it back to the family if you prefer) so to speak! Great move!
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Re: Paul Matty selloff!
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday,May 04, 2022, 09:33:49 PM »
Gtreat news!
I hope that Clive maintains the same level of service that Paul Matty offered.

If economically viable, it would be great to see CTL investigate the remanufacture of obsolete parts (or improved/performance parts) as offered by other Lotus specialists.

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Re: Paul Matty selloff!
« Reply #9 on: Thursday,May 05, 2022, 09:42:36 AM »
Quote from: lotusfanatic on Wednesday,May 04, 2022, 09:33:49 PM
Gtreat news!
I hope that Clive maintains the same level of service that Paul Matty offered.

If economically viable, it would be great to see CTL investigate the remanufacture of obsolete parts (or improved/performance parts) as offered by other Lotus specialists.

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This would be very ideal for classic Lotus Car owners!  I hope they are able to carry on supplying parts.  I have been very pleased with Paul Matty over the years.  Fantastic recreation wheels and high quality parts.
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Re: Paul Matty selloff!
« Reply #10 on: Tuesday,May 10, 2022, 06:08:34 AM »
Quote from: Lou Drozdowski on Wednesday,May 04, 2022, 11:18:18 AM
Done deal...

https://classicteamlotus.co.uk/en/news/posts/2022/ctl-extends-parts-service/

Great news! Thanks for sharing.
I wonder if they will launch a whole new online store.
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