Went for a blast in the Elan on Friday 27th - to pick up a sway bar for the A8 for towing. Got to near Milton Keynes and could not select a gear :-( - thought cables have gone.

Sat in a BP Garage while ADAC/AA sorted out the recovery and hire car. Left home at 1pm got home at 9pm :-(

First time the Lotus has let me down in over 7 years of ownership.

Garage called - the cables are OK :-) the problem is the gearbox and clutch are F**ked :-(

Sourced a 2nd hand gearbox at a reasonable price and getting it delivered to the garage in Northampton in the next few days. Just got to find a clutch kit - SJSportscars are closed and can not ship until the 6th Jan!!!

Will update with progress over the next couple of days.