Lola racing car books - history and models

Lola Sports Racers - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the 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 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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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 - 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 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 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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