Dennis Ortenburger Died

PostPost by: trw99 » Mon Mar 02, 2015 6:46 pm

I was sorry to learn that Dennis Ortenburger died last week. He was a dyed in the wool Type 14 Elite nut and wrote The book on the car, a book I have always admired.

Tim
User avatar
trw99
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 3336
Joined: 31 Dec 2003

PostPost by: types26/36 » Mon Mar 02, 2015 6:55 pm

.......and he also wrote the Seven Bible......"Legend of the Lotus Seven"
Brian
64 S2 Roadster
72 Sprint FHC
User avatar
types26/36
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 3901
Joined: 11 Sep 2003

PostPost by: archigator » Tue Mar 03, 2015 1:55 pm

... and "The Lotus Eleven."

Gary
'71 Sprint FHC
Miami, Florida
User avatar
archigator
Fourth Gear
Fourth Gear
 
Posts: 554
Joined: 15 Sep 2003

PostPost by: lotusS2guy » Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:02 pm

Before he authored any of his many Lotus-oriented books, Dennis was the editor of Stress Cracks, the newsletter for Lotus/West, the Lotus club in southern California. He and his former wife Marleen were charter members of L/W and were always enthusiastically involved with the club's events. Dennis's Elite was always as detailed as his writing.

Dennis Ortenburger will be missed.

Herb B
26/4618
Herb
26/4618
User avatar
lotusS2guy
Second Gear
Second Gear
 
Posts: 109
Joined: 05 Oct 2010

PostPost by: Galwaylotus » Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:55 pm

lotusS2guy wrote:Before he authored any of his many Lotus-oriented books, Dennis was the editor of Stress Cracks, the newsletter for Lotus/West, the Lotus club in southern California. He and his former wife Marleen were charter members of L/W and were always enthusiastically involved with the club's events. Dennis's Elite was always as detailed as his writing.

Dennis Ortenburger will be missed.

Herb B
26/4618

I never knew that! :o
Mechanical Engineer, happily retired!

'67 S3 SE FHC

See Facebook page: W J Barry Photography

Put your money where your mouse is, click on "Support LotusElan.net" below.
User avatar
Galwaylotus
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 1348
Joined: 01 May 2006

PostPost by: Mike Ostrov » Wed Mar 04, 2015 3:27 pm

Yes, Dennis did 3 Elite books, 1 Seven, 1 Eleven, 1 on Costin and the Red Leather Driving Gloves book, all in my library and I think a small "how to get started in vintage racing". . I was fortunate to offer some assistance and proof his last two Elite books. I talked to Gail about the sudden medical events that preceded his death. They had just returned from 31 days in India and were ready for their second African visit in May. A Celebration of Life will be this Saturday in Cambria. Gail sends her thanks to all who have offered their prayers and sympathies to her and the kids. We all will miss Dennis. Mike.
[email protected] or (5l0) 232-7764
Mike Ostrov
Second Gear
Second Gear
 
Posts: 132
Joined: 20 Sep 2003

Total Online:

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 19 guests