Lola T70

Author : John Starkey
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781903706138

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Lola T70 by John Starkey Pdf

The Lola T70 was the car that Eric Broadley wanted to build for Ford instead of the GT40. He thought the GT40 too conservative in specification for a state-of-the-art sports racing car, so he split with the giant corporation to build the T70 under the aegis of his own company: Lola. Immediately successful, the T70 carried John Surtees to the Championship in the 1966 Can-Am series. The cars were also very successful in Group 7 races until the series ended in 1966, by which time the likes of Denny Hulme, David Hobbs and Brian Redman had all driven T70s to victory. Under continuous development until the Mk IIIb Coupé of 1969, the T70 was never a great endurance racer but achieved major successes in shorter events such as the TT and Martini races. Today, the T70 is a leading force in historic racing. Over many years, John Starkey – T70 owner and ex-Curator of the famous Donington racing car collection – has compiled a huge amount of information on the cars and interviewed many past and present owners and drivers about their experiences with the T70. Uniquely, this book contains the history and specification – where known – of each individual T70 chassis. Available again after an absence of several years, here is the definitive development and racing history of the Lola T70.

Author : Gordon Jones
Publisher : Evro Publishing Limited
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1910505536

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Lola by Gordon Jones Pdf

This important new book exhaustively records the racing history of the Lola T70 and the Can-Am models that followed -- from T160 to T310 -- complete with a superb array of over 600 photographs.

Author : Chas Parker
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1785212079

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Lola T70 Owner's Workshop Manual by Chas Parker Pdf

The Lola T70 was developed in 1965 for sports car racing – Lola built the chassis, which were typically powered by large American V8 engines, predominantly Chevrolets and Fords. The T70 was prolific throughout the mid- to late-1960s, and over 100 examples were built in three versions – both open-topped and coupé models. The first successes for the T70 were in the US, and in 1966, the T70 dominated the Can-Am championship, winning five of the six races in the series – with John Surtees becoming champion in a Chevrolet-powered example. In 1968, T70s finished 1 - 2 in the Daytona 24 Hours, and the T70 was highly successful in the domestic UK and European championships, winning regularly. Today, Lola T70s are regular competitors on the historic racing scene, and examples are highly sought after by collectors. This Lola T70 Owner's Workshop Manual looks at the design, evolution, anatomy and operation of the T70.

Author : George Levy
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781627888783

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Can-Am 50th Anniversary by George Levy Pdf

Forget the rule book and relive one of the most exciting race series ever with Can-Am 50th Anniversary! The first rule of Can-Am: There are no rules. Or at least damn few rules. The bodywork had to enclose the wheels and there had to be something that loosely resembled a passenger seat--if your passenger was a badly misshapen human or perhaps a lab monkey. Otherwise, set your racing mind free. No limits to engine options or output, no restrictions on aerodynamic aids or body shape. It was as close to unrestricted road racing as racing had ever gotten or would ever get again. And it was fantastic. From its introduction in 1966 to the end of its classic period in 1974, North America's Can-Am series was the most exciting, technologically advanced, and star-studded racing series of the day. Its essentially rules-free formula attracted everyone from crazed backyard engineers to specialists like McLaren, Chaparral, Shadow, and Lola to manufacturers like Ford, Ferrari, Chevrolet, and Porsche. Top drivers including Mario Andretti, Jackie Stewart, Parnelli Jones, Bruce McLaren, Denis Hulme, Dan Gurney, Phil Hill, Mark Donohue, Peter Revson, Jim Hall, Jody Scheckter, Chris Amon, George Follmer and John Surtees competed on tracks across the US and Canada taking time off from Formula One schedules and other duties to drive in Can-Am because the racing and the cars were so exciting. Can-Am 50th Anniversary offers a heavily illustrated look back at what is arguably the greatest race series ever to grace the roadracing circuits of North America. Photographer Pete Biro was Goodyear Tire’s official photographer and followed the series throughout the entire run from 1966-'74. The vast majority of the book’s images are unpublished or long out of circulation. Biro brings his unique perspective and his close relationship with the drivers, team owners, and constructors to bear on the captions while former AutoWeek editor George Levy provides an exciting text reflecting the thrill of Can-Am racing.

Author : John Starkey
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1997-04
Category : Automobile racing
ISBN : 1874105898

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Lola T70 - The Racing History and Individual Chassis Record by John Starkey Pdf

The Lola T70 was the car that Eric Broadley wanted to build for Ford instead of the GT40. He thought the GT40 too conservative in specification for a state-of-the-art sports/racing car, so he left the corporation to build the T70 under the aegis of his own company Lola. Immediately successful, the T70 carried John Surtees to the championship in the 1965 Can-Am series. The cars were also very successful in group 7 races until the series ended in 1967. Under continuous development until the Mk IIIB coupe of 1969, the T70 achieved major successes in shorter events such as the TT and Martini races. Today the T70 is a major force in historic racing.

Author : David Dowsey,The Images Publishing Group
Publisher : Images Publishing
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781864704242

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Aston Martin by David Dowsey,The Images Publishing Group Pdf

Comprehensive 352-page history with beautiful color photography and detailed illustrations. Includes thorough specification information for each model.

Author : Randall Cannon,Michael Gerry
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476673899

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Stardust International Raceway by Randall Cannon,Michael Gerry Pdf

Professional motorsports came to Las Vegas in the mid-1950s at a bankrupt horse track swarmed by gamblers--and soon became enmeshed with the government and organized crime. By 1965, the Vegas racing game moved from makeshift facilities to Stardust International Raceway, constructed with real grandstands, sanitary facilities and air-conditioned timing towers. Stardust would host the biggest racing names of the era--Mario Andretti, Parnelli Jones, John Surtees, Mark Donohue, Bobby Unser, Dan Gurney and Don Garlits among them. Established by a notorious racketeer, the track stood at the confluence of shadowy elements--wiretaps, casino skimming, Howard Hughes, and the beginnings of Watergate. The author traces the Stardust's colorful history through the auto racing monthlies, national newspapers, extensive interviews and the files of the FBI.

Author : Martyn L. Schorr
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-10
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781627887953

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Ford Total Performance by Martyn L. Schorr Pdf

Follow Ford's leap into the 1960s and the performance era--on the streets and on the track! In the early 1960s, Ford Motor Company underwent a dramatic change in corporate philosophy. Previously, under Ford's young chairman, Henry Ford II ("the Deuce") safety, not performance, was the goal. But by 1962, even the chairman realized his philosophy needed to change. Ford was nearly invisible to car-crazy baby boomers. Lee Iacocca convinced Ford that he needed to act decisively or risk losing the emerging youth market to the competition. Thus began Ford's "Total Performance" program. Ford Total Performance is all about Ford's prime racing era from 1961 through 1971. In addition to purpose-built race cars, it also covers production performance cars, specialty models, and unique concepts such as lightweight drag race cars. The book explores the 427 Fairlane Thunderbolt; Mercury Comet; unique V-8 Falcons that competed in the 1963 and 1964 Monte Carlo Rallies; Dick Brannan's 427 A/FX drag car; Ford Indy 500 winning race cars; 427 Overhead Cam SOHC 427 engines as used in A/FX and fuel race cars; Boss 302 and 429 Mustangs for street, drag racing, and Trans-Am; and many more. The Ford-Ferrari war that led to the creation of the legendary GT40 Le Mans race cars isn't forgotten. Featuring unpublished period photographs, plus photos and artwork from Ford designers, Ford Total Performance covers all of Ford's classic race and street cars, including Cobras and Shelby Mustangs. It's a must-have book for any fan of classic American performance cars!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Keith Martin
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Sports Car Market magazine - October 2008 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Terry O'Neil
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Automobile racing
ISBN : 9781845840181

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The Bahamas Speed Weeks by Terry O'Neil Pdf

The vision of one man, Captain Sherman "Red" Crise formed the basis for what was to become the Bahamas Speed Weeks, a series of motor races held on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas. They started in the mid 1950s and continued for 13 years, before ending due to a mix of political decisions, ill fortune and a shift in the direction motor racing had taken over that period of time. These years were described by many commentators as the golden age of motor racing, where internationally acclaimed drivers attended the Speed Weeks to mix with the many amateur racers from America who came to enjoy the scenario of sun, parties and racing. For many drivers the social scene was as important as the racing, and in latter years prize money was an extra incentive to turn up. This well researched account tracks the history of the Speed Weeks with its roller-coaster ride throughout its 13 years existence, and includes stunning photos, complete statistics, and more. With a foreword by Denise McCluggage.

Author : Matthew Vale
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-11
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780719841194

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Aston Martin by Matthew Vale Pdf

Aston Martin is a marque that holds a special place in the British motor industry. As a manufacturer of cars for over 100 years, its history is tied up with the British psyche, and the marque holds a special place in the hearts of all motoring enthusiasts. This book charts the history of Aston Martin from its early days in central London, as Banford and Martin, through the Bertelli years in Feltham and the post-war David Brown years at Newport Pagnell to the current day with its purpose-built, state-of-the-art factory in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Now seen as an iconic luxury British sports car manufacturer, Aston Martin has been designing, manufacturing and racing cars for over 100 years, almost continuously. Known for combining quality, style and performance in its products, the company has often struggled to balance these attributes with financial success. Fortunately, over the years generous investors who recognize the potential in the company have always been on hand to rescue and perpetuate the brand. Looking at the engines, the cars, the people, the business and car owners, this book tells the story of a quintessentially British marque.

Author : John Starkey,Ken Wells,Esa Illoinen
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2000-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781901295009

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LOLA - All the Sports Racing 1978-1997 by John Starkey,Ken Wells,Esa Illoinen Pdf

Lola is probably the world's leading manufacturer of racing cars. Here is the illustrated record of all Lolas built between 1978 and 1997, and the story of the Lola company in the same Period. A companion volume covers 1957-1977.

Author : John Starkey
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-10
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781787118256

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SAUBER-MERCEDES – The Group C Racecars 1985-1991 by John Starkey Pdf

An in-depth study of the Sauber-Mercedes racecars that dominated the Group C racing scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s. When Peter Sauber started using Mercedes V8 engines in his Group C sports cars in 1985 the result was World Championship wins in 1989 and 1990. Utterly dominant, the three-pointed star of Mercedes beat the TWR Jaguars and Nissans, and introduced a certain M Schumacher into the factory team in 1990. This book features interviews with many of the personalities who raced with the Sauber-Mercedes team, including Jochen Mass, Mauro Baldi, Kenny Acheson, David Price, Bobby Bell and Leo Ress. A host of magnificent colour photographs backs up the history and development of the cars. Also included is a chassis-by-chassis history of each individual car.

Author : John Starkey
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-08
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845847074

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Lola by John Starkey Pdf

Lola, a British company, is probably the best-known and best-respected builder of racing cars, and has built successful cars for almost every racing formula. This book covers the 63 types of Lola car built between 1957 and 1977. Lola expert John Starkey was curator of the Donington racing car collection.

Author : Dave Friedman
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Automobiles, Racing
ISBN : 9780760307243

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McLaren Sports Racing Cars by Dave Friedman Pdf

Bruce McLaren's performances as a F1, endurance, and Can-Am driver were almost always impressive. But it was the New Zealander's career as an innovative carbuilder which forever etched the McLaren name in the annals of motorsport. This photohistory examines McLaren's legendary endurance and Can-Am racers beginning with the formation of Bruce McLaren Racing Limited in 1963, continuing through his death at Goodwood in 1970, and finishing with the completion of the Can-Am series in 1974. Splendid photography gives readers views of the cars under construction and in action, and candid glimpses of Bruce McLaren and other personalities associated with the organization, including long-time teammate Denis Hulme. Dave Friedman is a prolific motorsport photographer and historian. His recent MBI titles include Lola: Can-Am & Endurance Race Cars and Pro Sports Car Racing in America 1958-1974. He lives in Newport Beach, California.