Lola t70 spyder. See photos, specs, and auction details of the Lola 1965 Lola T70 Mk1 Spyder To compete in the American series such as the USRRC and SCCA Can-Am races, Eric Broadley designed the Lola T70 Spyder. T70 MkIIIB Spyder. Bid for the chance to own a 1966 Lola T70 MkII Spyder at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Login or Register an account to download this content. By Matt Bird / . Whereas the Mk3 cars carry a chassis numbers “SL73/XXX” and the Mk3B Coupes are numbered “SL76/XXX”, the Mk3B Spyders are identified by their “SL75/XXX” chassis number, the 1st car being SL75/122 and the last one being this car, SL75 Dubbed the T70, it featured full length and width monocoque similar in design the one used for the Lola Mk VI. They competed in both the CanAm Big Banger A 1965 Lola T70 Mk1 Spyder formerly owned by two racing legends is heading to auction. 8mm x 12mm Lola faced financial ruin. A supercar that redefines automotive excellence in both design and performance on a global scale. Mark Donohue and Penske Sunoco Lola T70 went on and captured the 1967 USRRC championship. Chassis SL71/28 was campaigned by B. Code: SUSK003 Measure: Notes:4 pods, 5 springs e 5 torx screw 1. After catching fire in testing, this historic Lola T70 Spyder was repaired and racing at Revival in the Whitsun Trophy within just three weeks. Spyder versions of the type 75 chassis were used in the CanAm season by owners John Surtees, Roger Penske and Dan Gurney. Racing with ex-WWII P-51 pilot Bob Bucher at the wheel in USSRC and SCCA races during the 1966 season, during which it secured victories at THE LOLA T70 MkIIIB SPYDER All pictures copyright Lola Heritage unless otherwise stated. Tuesday 19 November 2024 / Loading comments We have the pleasure to offer this very rare 1967 Lola T70 Mk3B spyder with chassis number SL75/125 for sale. It was designed and manufactured by Lola The initial Lola T70 Spyder cars used Ford and Chevrolet V8 engines and contested contemporary FIA International Group 7 'unlimited-capacity sports-racing car' The Lola T70 MkII Spyder is a beauty to behold. Savagely awesome Lola T70 Spyder for sale Fast as hell on a race track - and it's road legal to boot. The tale of this impressive Lola T70 Spyder MKII begins at the end of the year 1965. To get a good mix of light weight and rigidity constructed of a mix of 60% steel and 40% aluminium. Supplied originally to Team Surtees, and driven by both Graham Hill and John Surtees, this T70 Spyder was at the forefront of the British racing scene through 1966. We have the pleasure to offer this very rare 1967 Lola T70 Mk3B spyder with chassis number SL75/125 for sale. High; 1966 Lola T70 MkII Roadster: SL71/44: 2022 Mecum Indy: $275,000 : 1966 Lola T70 Mark II Spyder: SL71/28: 2019 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais The Gardner Douglas T70 Spyder is more than a replica of the legendary Lola T70. Built in June 1966 with Group 7 specifications, it was originally delivered to John Mecom Racing and enjoyed a historic motorsport career prior to restoration in 2010. These race cars were small, lightweight, effortlessly beautiful and breathtakingly quick by today’s standards, but equally fragile and not well suited for road The Lola T70 was introduced to the market in 1965 as a sport prototype developed by Lola Cars. With the Group 7 races cancelled in Europe, the T70 was relegated to We have the pleasure to offer this very rare 1967 Lola T70 Mk3B spyder with chassis number SL75/125 for sale. Without having turned a wheel in anger the Footnotes. George Follmer at 1968 Times GP, Riverside in the Geo Follmer Ent. The T70 was quite popular in the mid to late 1960s, with more than 100 examples being built in three versions: an open-roofed Mk II spyder, followed Discover the extraordinary GD T70 Spyder. 7-liter LS6 V8 linked with a ZF five-speed manual transaxle. Whereas the Mk3 cars carry a chassis numbers “SL73/XXX” and the Mk3B Coupes are numbered “SL76/XXX”, the Mk3B Spyders are identified by their “SL75/XXX” chassis number, the 1st car being SL75/122 and the last one being this car, SL75 Broadley’s early Lolas, beginning with his Mk I and up to and including the Lola T70 Roadster and the T70 Coupe, were also by far the most beautiful sports racers of their era. Lola T70 Mk3B Spyder. Hollinger unit 1967 Penske Lola T70 Spyder Mark Donohue - Watkins Glen - Winner The Lola T70 was an essential component in the early years of Penske Racing. Click here to inquire on their website. Author aphidgod; Creation date Jul 1, 2017; Tags 4k skin I'm 63 years old and Lola was on my bedroom wall in 68 as was the GT-40 , in Truth They had the same Daddy making them Sisters of Speed ,I want to have a go at making some custom Compatible models: Coupe, Spyder, McLaren, McLaren-Elva. Earning their first of many major wins in 1966, and acquiring a Sunoco sponsorship soon after. They competed in both the CanAm “Big Banger” competition as well as in the World Sportscar Championship from 1965 to well into the 70ies. FIND Search Listings 664,515 Follow Markets 8,346 Explore Makes 643 Auctions 1,084 Dealers 234 This 1966 Lola T70 is one of 33 MkII Spyders produced and is said to have been initially distributed via US importer Mecom Racing Enterprises in Houston, Texas. 1969 Lola T70 Mk3B Coupé In 1969, Lola unveiled a monocoque version of their T70 race car with hope that it could better compete with the best from Ford, Ferrari and Porsche. Price on request. John Surtees in the Team Surtees T70 MkIIIB Spyder he drove in the 1967 Can-Am Serie FOR A LISTING OF SIGNIFICANT T70 WINS CLICK HERE. Lola T70s are On the anniversary of a spectacular accident in his Lola T70 Spyder, Dutchman Michiel Smits returned to Goodwood to race it once again. This replica of a Lola T70 MkII Spyder features a red-painted fiberglass body mounted to a custom tubular steel chassis and is powered by a 5. Lola T70 MkIIIB Spyder SL73/128 1967 UK Lola T70 MkIIIB Spyder SL73/129 1967 USA Chassis No. Available for auction is this fully restored 1966 Lola T70 Mk2 Spyder - chassis SL71/33. Lola built the aluminium monocoque chassis, which were typically powered by large American V8s. Combining 1960s glamour with thrilling LS3 V8 performance and addictive nimble handling, the GDT70 is one of the best classic supercars. Yes, a real T70, which he drives on the road. Recently rebuilt, this 1965 Lola T70 MK1 Spyder, SL70/05, is one of fifteen built by the marque and a rare example raced under Ford V8 power. This 1966 T70 Mk II, s/n SL7136, was the last of 67 Spyders built, and it was sold by John Mecom, the original U. A superb opportunity own arguably the most important Lola T70 Spyder in existence. There were a couple of Lola T70s registered for use on the public road back in the day, but for many years there had been no genuine road-legal T70s – until Keith decided he wanted one. 0. Lola enthusiast Keith Newcombe, talking about his Lola T70 MkIII. S. All cars have their unique character, from the brutal Can Am Lola T70 and McLaren M1B to the balanced and nimble Lola T290. Learn about the history and performance of one of the rarest and most iconic Lola T70 spyders, originally ordered by Penske for Mark Donohue and later raced by George Vehicle history and comps for 1966 Lola T70 MKII Spyder VIN: SL71/33 - including sale prices, photos, and more. An update to the ISI Howston G6 to give it the Lola T70 body that its physics were made for. Low Est. On December 19th the new SL 71/20 had been delivered to the well-known race car importer and team owner John Mecom of Dallas, Texas, and was subsequently built up with a Ford 289ci engine and a Hewland LG 500 gearbox. F. TMU Location: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA Originality: N/A Due to the nature of this vehicle type, a consistent and accurate judgment on Originality is not feasible. COMPLETE SPONGE SUSPENSION KIT. Without having turned a wheel in anger the Vehicle history and comps for 1966 Lola T70 MK II Can-Am Spyder VIN: SL71/36 - including sale prices, photos, and more. Sold $35,840 close. Whereas the Mk3 cars carry a chassis numbers “SL73/XXX The tale of this impressive Lola T70 Spyder MKII begins at the end of the year 1965. Type Year Built Last know country/Location Lola T70 MkII Spyder (rF2) - 4k Skin Pack 1. 8mm x 12mm SUSPENSION KIT - Lola T70 CAN-AM. (From the Collections of The Henry Ford) 1967 Lola T70 MkIII Spyder For the 1967 season, Lola adapted their highly successful T70 with longer wishbones to better use the wide tires available in the period. Hollinger unit Lola first built the T70 Spyder as a successor to its Mk6, and this particular car, SL70/3, was the first to be shipped and raced by Mecom Racing where it found success with Walt Hansgen winning the Monterey Grand Prix Laguna Seca 200 Miles in 1965. When Lola took extensive measures to lighten their chassis it had an effect on rigidity which caused Surtees to Unknown to many, there is also a Lola T70 Mk3B Spyder of which only 4 examples were built in 1967. It's slated to cross the block at Mecum's Chattanooga, Tennessee, auction, which runs Oct. Dubbed the T70, it featured full length and width monocoque similar in design the one used for the Lola Mk VI. Lot #156,943. Lola teamed up with John This 1966 T70 Mk II, s/n SL7136, was the last of 67 Spyders built, and it was sold by John Mecom, the original U. Amongst these was the Brands Hatch Guards International Trophy, where it was driven by Roy A model of the Lola T70 spyder used widely in the CanAm series. 15-16. Originating from the legendary GT40 lineage and developed from the Lola MK6 GT, the Lola T70 is a renowned name in the racing world. Lola T70s are characterized by their good looks, Broadley’s early Lolas, beginning with his Mk I and up to and including the Lola T70 roadster and the T70 coupe, were also by far the most beautiful sports racers of their era. By far the most successful of the T70 series cars, the MkII Spyder debuted in 1966 and quickly earned a reputation as the fastest car in the world by scoring several lap records ahead of contemporary F1 machinery. The design was certainly up the task, but the limited budget of Lola restricted them from frequent success. Kit includes body, motor plate, and glass buck. • Winner on its debut with Walt Hansgen in the Monterey Grand Prix at Laguna Seca in 1965, notably beating the However - my trump card is the RCR T70 spyder which has a fixed driver compartment that she cannot fit otherwise I'd never see it again and it drives loverly as a track only vehicle and although there is plenty of room for improvements it generally hangs out at the pointy end of the field The GD T70 may resemble one of the world’s fastest race cars of the mid 60’s – history tells us how the Lola T70 triumphed in the hands of racing greats such like the late John Surtees, Dan Gurney and Mark Donohue. Whereas the Mk3 cars carry a chassis numbers “SL73/XXX” and the Mk3B Coupes are numbered “SL76/XXX”, the Mk3B Spyders are identified by their “SL75/XXX” chassis number, the 1st car being SL75/122 and the last one being our car, SL75 You want to buy a Lola T70 classic car? 1 offers for classic Lola T70 for sale and other classic cars on Classic Trader. So, what is the 5th T70 version then? Unknown to many, there is also a Lola T70 Mk3B Spyder of which only 4 examples were built in 1967. This 1966 T70 Mk II, chassis SL71/36, was the last of 67 spyders built, and it was sold by John Mecom, the original U. Low, wide, and lithe, the Lola T70 is the very picture of a potent mid-1960s competition car, driven with great success by a who’s who of the era’s racing greats. Anyone with an affinity in historic racing will know the fabled Lola T70 cars. RCR T70 Mk IIIB. Sold into the USA in 1967, and raced in ’67 & ’68 seasons by its then owner G. R. The mod is made from a combination of scratch built geometry and textures combined with -Lola T70 Spyder-Lola T290-McLaren M1B-Porsche 906. Key Features With only 4 examples built, the rarest of all Lola T70 Raced by Le Mans Coupes is excited to present the Lola T70 MK3 Spyder, chassis number SL73/104, for sale on behalf of its current owner. Many thanks to ISI for providing the original car. A. Check dimensions and scale accordingly. Lola T70s are 1967 Lola T70 MkIIIB Spyder In 1967 Lola made a lightweight version of their T70 chassis that was internally known as the Type 75. . I had my camera trained on a group of Lolas and McLarens Broadley’s early Lolas, beginning with his Mk I and up to and including the Lola T70 Roadster and the T70 Coupe, were also by far the most beautiful sports racers of their era. It was designed and manufactured by Lola Cars Ltd, of Bromley, Kent, a relatively young company that had been building competition cars for only seven years prior to the T70's introduction in 1965. Lola was in charge of building the chassis and coachwork, while adding (usually) big American V8 engines capable of over +500hp, propelling the car with great performance and making them top-tier racing cars. The 2016 Bruce McLaren Trophy was less than a lap old when the drama unfolded – and at the time I was one of only two accredited media in the area. The Lola T70 is a sports prototype developed by British manufacturer Lola Cars in 1965, the successor to its Mk6. This example, chassis number Learn about the history and features of this rare and elegant Can Am car, one of the most successful models from Lola Cars. Racing at the Spa Classic in 2015 it made the Belgian woods unsafe with its stunning appearance and astonishi Clothed in a particularly attractive glass reinforced plastic (GRP) body, the Lola T70 was first shown to the world at the 1965 Racing Car Show in London. After debuting at Silverstone in 1965, this Lola completed a number of races under the ownership of David Good. 1965 - 1966 Lola T70 Mk2 Spyder Ford: 16-shot gallery, full history and specifications Vehicle Chassis Event High Bid Est. Fortunately, Penske Racing won the 1969 Daytona 24-hour outright in their Mk3B and it was Lola T70 MkII Spyder for Assetto Corsa. They competed in both the CanAm Big Banger competition as well as in the World Sportscar Championship from 1965 to well into the 70ies. Eventually, and in view of Lola’s special circumstances, the CSI allowed homologation of the Mk III as a 5-litre Chevrolet-powered 800kg Group 4 car for 1968 and the T70 struggled through the year with little but national success on its end-of-term report. 1967 | Lola T70. Features include a chrome roll 1965 Lola T70 Spyder Mk1 Chassis Number: SL70/13 • Supplied new to John Mecom Racing in 1965. Lola's sublimely beautiful T70 spyder sports-racer is historically significant as winner of the first ever Can-Am Championship. Known for its impressive track record both historically and in modern racing, the T70 Dubbed the T70, it featured full length and width monocoque similar in design the one used for the Lola Mk VI. It was sold to private race teams There is 1 Lola T70 Spyder for sale right now - Follow the Market and get notified with new listings and sale prices. Designed in an era when there was little in the way of rules to constrain a design, Lola Cars, under Broadley's direction, built the extremely successful T70 for a variety of racing series, including the CanAM series in North America. COMPLETE SUSPENSION KIT. Only Eric Broadley could have penned the flowing, yet aggressive lines of the T70 MKIII Coupe. ‘I bought a Spyder first, ten to 12 Lot 151: 1967 Sbarro Lola T70 MK III Spyder. Lot #94,663. Both Ferrari’s resemble a different design philosophy; the 330 P4 was a low drag design, which produced lift on the straights, while the 312PB was more like an F1 car Bid for the chance to own a Lola T70 Mk lllB Re-Creation by Mac McLendon at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Footnotes. This Lola is said to have begun life as a 1968 T160 spyder that was delivered new to Carl Haas in the US and subsequently campaigned in the Can-Am series before being sold by Haas in By far the most successful of the T70 series cars, the MkII Spyder debuted in 1966 and quickly earned a reputation as the fastest car in the world by scoring several lap records ahead of contemporary F1 machinery. Vehicle history and comps for 1967 Lola T70 MK 2 Spyder VIN: SL71/47 - including sale prices, photos, and more. It is one of only 33 ever produced and comes finished in white with red and blue accents. It was designed and manufactured by Lola Cars Ltd, of Bromley, Bid for the chance to own a 1966 Lola T70 MkII Spyder at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Unknown to many, there is also a Lola T70 Mk3B Spyder of which only 4 examples were built in 1967. The ride is remarkably smooth for such a track-inspired machine, which makes it as comfortable on back roads as it is on the speedway. Built essentially as a development car with shorter wheelbase, anti-dive rear suspension and Mecom designed one piece long nose. distributor, in 1966. Code: SUSK004 Measure: Notes:4 supports, 5 sponge rings and 5 torx screws 1. Where to Buy RMD is proud to offer a 1967 Lola T70 Mk3B Spyder (GT2) for sale.