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1972 Lola T290
United States • 19 Aug 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Lola T290, chassis number 290-HU27, boasts significant North American racing victories in the 1970s with drivers like Warren Purdy and Tim Evans. Part of the Judge DiLoreto Collection, it features a 2-Liter Cosworth engine rebuilt by Bob Slate with approximately 10 hours on it, making it a keenly sought-after piece for serious collectors.
Condition
6
While the car has been vintage raced and kept in good fettle by Judge DiLoreto, the engine rebuild by Bob Slate was done some years ago, suggesting it's not in pristine condition. The listing emphasizes its racing history and collector significance more than its current condition, implying some level of wear and tear consistent with its age and use.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
290-HU27
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2-Liter DOHC Cosworth Inline 4-Cylinder Engine Mechanical Fuel Injection Est.
300bhp at 6,400rpm 5-Speed Manual Transaxle 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Offered from the Judge DiLoreto Collection *Significant North American racing success in the 1970s with many victories *Raced in the hands of Warren Purdy, Tim Evans and Carl Thompson *Engine prepared by Bob Slate LOLA CARS 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 ...
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