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Title: Paul Matty selloff!
Post by: Lou Drozdowski on Wednesday,March 23, 2022, 07:14:14 PM

It appears that Paul Matty is looking for buyers...

https://paulmattysportscars.co.uk/lotus-parts-online/?fbclid=IwAR0ZoC4tGmAtaLJOIbQeLkzjS5-qya69m-2ExPHa0D3w8ooTawbKHN5JJy4

Title: Re: Paul Matty selloff!
Post by: BDA on Wednesday,March 23, 2022, 08:10:32 PM

I'm surprised SJ Sports Cars isn't interested.

Title: Re: Paul Matty selloff!
Post by: EuropaTC 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.

Brian

Title: Re: Paul Matty selloff!
Post by: Lou Drozdowski on Thursday,March 24, 2022, 03:11:28 AM

Classic Sports Cars has stepped in...

https://www.classicsportscarsltd.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR0n_2k39JFOescuyYIioogKTIzp6szPQj2cWdAFYhORVqPtH4MlJs2ADK0

Title: Re: Paul Matty selloff!
Post by: Bryan Boyle 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.

Title: Re: Paul Matty selloff!
Post by: TheKid#9 on Wednesday,May 04, 2022, 10:42:37 AM

Very happy with this outcome!

Title: Re: Paul Matty selloff!
Post by: 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/

Title: Re: Paul Matty selloff!
Post by: BDA 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!

Title: Re: Paul Matty selloff!
Post by: 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.

 :trophy:   

Title: Re: Paul Matty selloff!
Post by: Rosco5000 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.

 :trophy:   

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.
R

Title: Re: Paul Matty selloff!
Post by: LotusEuropa 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.