Lola Racing Cars: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Lola GT - The DNA of the Ford Gt40

This book tells the story of Lola Cars Ltd and its groundbreaking Lola GT Mk 6 of 1963, the car that inspired Ford to create the iconic GT40.
Founded in 1959 by Eric Broadley in Bromley, UK, Lola Cars was designed to build, sell, and race cars. The company's first racing sports car, the "Broadley Special, " a 750 cc Ford-powered Austin 7, was built in 1956 by Eric and his cousin Graham.

In response to new FIA regulations in 1962, Eric designed the Lola GT Mk 6 to meet the requirements. The prototype, shown at the BRSCC Racing Car Show in January 1963, was minimal and incomplete, but it quickly became the star of the event despite being two days late and taking 52 hours to prepare.

Only three Lola GT Mk 6 cars were built, but their impact on racing history, particularly on the Ford GT40, is immense. The GT Mk 6 was a revolutionary rear-engine GT racing car with advanced technology and remarkable speed.

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Lola - The T70 and Can-Am Cars

During the golden age of sports car racing in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Lola T70 and its successors stood out for their power and beauty. These high-performance machines competed in North America's Can-Am series as open spyders and in the World Sports Car Championship as closed coupés.
Equipped with powerful American V8 engines, they were incredibly fast and widely admired by both drivers and fans.

This comprehensive book, the result of 30 years of research by Lola expert Gordon Jones, documents the complete racing history of the T70 and its Can-Am successors, from the T160 to the T310. Featuring 700 high-quality photographs, this work is an essential addition to any sports car enthusiast's collection.

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Lola T70 Manual (1965 onwards) - An insight into the the design, engineering, maintenance and operation

The Lola T70, developed by Lola Cars in 1965, was designed for sports car racing. The chassis, typically powered by large American V8 engines (mainly Chevrolet and Ford), was highly successful during the mid- to late-1960s. Over 100 T70s were built in three versions: the open-topped Mk I and Mk II Spyder, followed by the Mk III Coupé, and an updated Mk IIIB.

The T70 Coupé was the first Lola to be designed in a wind tunnel. Chief designer Eric Broadley worked with Tony Southgate, creating a car that was both agile and stylish. The final version, the Mk IIIB, is considered one of the most beautiful racing cars of its time.

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The T70 performed well in both UK and European championships, winning frequently. In 1970, T70s were featured in the Steve McQueen film "Le Mans", some disguised as Porsche 917s and Ferrari 512s.

Today, Lola T70s remain popular in historic racing and are highly sought after by collectors. This book provides a detailed account of the design, engineering, maintenance, and operation of this legendary sports racing car.

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Lola - All the Sports Racing Cars 1978-1997

This book offers a detailed record of all Lola cars built from 1978 to 1997. Written by renowned Lola experts Esa Illoinen and John Starkey, it provides in-depth information on the various models from this period, including single-seaters and sports racing cars. A separate companion volume covers the earlier 1957-1977 models.

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Lola - The Illustrated History 1957 to 1977

Lola, the renowned British company, is widely recognized as one of the most respected builders of racing cars. Over the years, it has produced successful cars for nearly every racing formula.

This book explores the 63 models of Lola cars built between 1957 and 1977. Written by Lola expert John Starkey, who was the curator of the Donington Racing Car Collection, it provides a comprehensive look at the company's history and achievements in motorsport.

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Lola T70 - The Racing History & Individual Chassis Record

The Lola T70 was the car Eric Broadley intended to build for Ford instead of the GT40. He felt the GT40's design was too conservative for a modern sports racing car and decided to create the T70 under his own company, Lola.

The T70 quickly achieved success, helping John Surtees win the 1966 Can-Am Championship. It also performed well in Group 7 races until the series ended in 1966, with drivers like Denny Hulme, David Hobbs, and Brian Redman achieving victories in T70s.
Although the T70 wasn't a dominant endurance racer, it had notable success in shorter events like the TT and Martini races. Today, it remains a strong contender in historic racing.

John Starkey, T70 owner and former Curator of the Donington Racing Car Collection, has gathered extensive information about the T70 and interviewed past and present owners and drivers. This book includes the history and specifications of each T70 chassis where available.

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Lola Race Cars 1962-1990 Photo Album

This book presents a collection of photographs showcasing Lola race cars in action, including Formula cars, Can-Am cars, Indy cars, and more. The legendary Lola T70, one of the most iconic racing machines, is a key highlight in this visual tribute to Eric Broadley's finest designs.

The book also features renowned drivers such as Mike Hailwood, John Surtees, Denny Hulme, Jack Brabham, Jo Bonnier, Graham Hill, Guy Edwards, and Patrick Tambay.

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Lola Sports Racers - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Lola racing cars. Describes the Lola Mk 1, 1A, Mk 6 GT, T70, T160, T162, T163, T165, T210, T260, T290, T530, T600, T610, T616, Lola-Aston Martin T70 Mk3 and Penske Lola T70.

• The 45 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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