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The ex-Jo Bonnier, Gérard Larrousse,1972 Lola T290 3.0-Litre Competition Spyder Chassis no. HU 1 290 DFV
United Kingdom • 16 Sept 2011
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This is the ex-Jo Bonnier, Gérard Larrousse 1972 Lola T290, chassis number HU 1 290 DFV, a significant piece of motorsport history. Restored in 2010, it features a Cosworth DFV engine prepared by Geoff Richardson and is presented in race-ready condition with extensive documentation and spare parts, making it highly desirable for collectors and competitive racing events.
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The car has undergone a 'ground upwards' restoration to early specification by MecAuto in Belgium. It was entirely stripped and rebuilt without any cost limitations, completed in 2010 and described as in absolutely perfect condition. All safety devices are new. The Cosworth DFV engine has been fully prepared by Geoff Richardson. Since restoration 'HU 1' has only covered the aforementioned shakedown mileage and is now presented for sale in fully race-prepared condition.
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From humble beginnings in 1958, when the prototype Mark 1 sports car emerged from a garage behind the Broadley family's tailoring shop in Bromley, Kent, Lola Cars quickly established a winning reputation and grew to become a major force in world motorsport.
Lola's success in commercial racing car production was based firmly on design integrity and build quality, both evident from that very first sports car.
Pitched into an arena dominated by Colin Chapman's Lotus 11s, the Lola Mk1 soon proved to be the car to beat.
Eric Broadley, his cousin Graham and Rob Rushbrook, at whose garage premises the first customer production versions were made, were the architects of the early success, which continued with a front-engined single-seater, the Formula Junior Mk2.
By 1962, Lola was in Formula 1, with the well-sponsored team running an evolution of the FJ frame powered by the 1,500cc Coventry-Climax FWMV V8 engine.
John Surtees led the Bowmaker Finance-backed équipe, and a domestic F1 win i...
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£89,777
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£89,777
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£89,777
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