2008 Lola T-70 for sale in Scotts Valley, California

@font-face font-family: Arial; p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times; h1 margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: 16pt; page-break-after: avoid; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; div.Section1 page: Section1; 2008 LOLA T70 Mk3B This car is one of one, the only T70 to be built in Lola's 50th anniversary year. It was first driven on the 12th of October 2008 at the anniversary celebratory parade around the town of Huntingdon. It was driven on that occasion by John Surtees (OBE) with the cars original designer, Eric Broadley (MBE) as passenger. The car is street licensed and features a full leather interior and air conditioning. The dash has been signed by John Surtees. This is an absolutely mind boggling street machine! It is also eligible for FIA vintage racing. T70 History As the factory Fords, Ferraris, and Porsches tore up the tracks in pursuit of endurance racing glory in the 1960s and early 1970s, only one car gave privateers the chance to stand up to them -- the Lola T70 The T70 won the inaugural Can-Am championship in open-cockpit form. The Mk3 coupe was launched in 1966 for long-distance competition, with the MkIIi3B evolution introduced in 1969. The T70 MKII won 23 races over three season, including the Daytona 24 Hours in 1969, all powered by stock-block Chevrolet engines of the type that dominated the Can-Am and Formula 5000. Lola has produced a limited run of new T70 MkIIIB chassis eligible for the world's major historic racing series. This is a genuine, original specification car, built by the original manufacturer, bringing the experience of the golden age of sportscar competition to a new generation of historic racers. Technical Specifications Chassis * Full-length aluminum alloy monocoque with steel pick-up and mounting points * Tub constructed from 1-1.2-1.5 mm (20-18-16 g ) thick L163, HS30 (replacing L 72 ), and NS 4 alloy sheet * Formed and riveted joints of epoxy-glued SP85 solid Monel rivets (minimal use of blind rivets) * Mild-steel fabricated suspension pick-up points and engine mountings * Pick-ups and mountings formed and TIG welded from 1-1.2-1.5-2 mm CRO or S514 steel sheet * Machined parts and bushes in EN1A * Gearbox mounted via cast magnesium alloy upper and lower rear crossbeams bolted to spring towers * Left side main torsion box contains ATL FT3 fuel cell of approximately 115 to 120 litres capacity * Right side main torsion box contains 12V battery, ignition system, and fire extinguisher * Seat-back bulkhead opening to allow access to engine ancillaries with access panel above footbox * Chassis surfaces finished in stove enamel grey paint * Polished alloy nose box containing engine water radiator and nose bodywork supports * All structural bolts grade 5 or higher and secured by Loctite, Nylok nuts, Stiff nuts, and-or lock wire Bodywork * Seven sections constructed in GRP using chopped strand-woven mats with polyester-epoxy resins * Removable one-piece molded nose * Nose includes mountings for dipping headlights and fog-spot lights under clear polycarbonate covers * Cockpit section permanently mounted to chassis and bonded to FIA-specification steel roll cage * Double-skinned Nomex sandwich fire-proof seat-back panel separating cockpit from engine bay * Forward-hinged doors with sidelights including sliding air vents * Laminated glass single-curvature wraparound windscreen and flat rear window bonded to cockpit section * Lower body panels finish chassis sills and wrap around torsion boxes * Removable one-piece molded tail section fitted with tail lights, indicators, and rear brake ducts * Nose vortex fins and adjustable tail spoilers included Cockpit Equipment * Full leather upholstery * Air conditioning * Right hand drive cockpit layout and controls including 12 diameter steering wheel

Year:  2008

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