John Coombs Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thought some of you may be interested in my Lola T70 replica. Having sold my Birkin I was looking around for another project, my first thought being a Ford GT40 replica but I wanted something a little more unusual. Coming from England originally I have allways loved Lola's, so when I found that I could obtain a Lola T70 MK3b replica, I was sold on the idea. Since completing the car I have set it up as a tribute car to James Garner's AIR Lola Team. The original car No. 9 was driven by Scooter Patrick and Davey Jordan and after consultation with Mr Jordan, all the logos and other items were obtained to replicate their car. Both Scooter Patrick and Davey Jordan have since seen the car and both of them have signed the dash for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookwheel Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 WOW! that is fantastic! What is the power? Is it steet legal? :cheers: Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW RACER Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 That's great!! I think the T70 MK IIIB is one of the most beautiful cars ever!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automoda Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Sweet! I'd love to know the big secrets... engine, company that built it, how long the kit took to complete, and of course, how much did it cost! Have you driven it to its limits yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Beautiful car John, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 John, looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Whoa! Details man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Wow...that looks incredible! Any more pics to drool over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 That is sweeeet! If I had $$$$, I'd go thru one of each type car these guys make. http://race-car-replicas.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hope I am not stealing John's thunder but here a few pics I took in 2008 before he did the artwork changes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Coombs Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Ok so here are a few facts for those who are interested. The kit came from Fran Hall at Race Car Replicas in Detroit. All the main assembly was done by Ken Seybert at CVR Automotive, Gaines Michigan, now located in Florida. Since the pictures Slomove took I have reupholstered the seating, added new street legal tires and registered the car in California. Hardest job I had was finding tires and with the rear tires costing about seven hundred a piece we don't do many burn outs although we often get asked. The engine is a 383 small block Chevy stroker with aluminum heads, presently fitted with Edelbrock 750 carb but soon to be replaced with a set of Webers. The car has a full aluminum moncock chassis, fuel tanks located on each side of the drivers cabin. The wheel base is 96", length overall is 166". The car is 38" to the top of the roof. The track is 51" at the outside of the rear hubs and 72" at the outside of the tires. Total weight of the car is 2200 lbs and the power output is about 450 horsepower. I have not had the car to it's max speed but can tell you that it is very fast and a superb car to drive. For those of you in the LA area I will be at the 32nd Fun Under the Sun Car show being held at The NHRA Motor Sports Museum Pomona Fairplex on April 16th if you want to get a close up look at the car. I can answer any other questions you may have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Wow now that is one sharp car and I bet it takes you forever to get out of a gas station when you stop to refuel. Just beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourFather Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I don't own mine anymore, but I still think they are the most beautiful car ever built! http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/FourFather/Eddie%20Hill%20Lola%20Coupe/029SEdandErcieacrossLola.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/FourFather/Eddie%20Hill%20Lola%20Coupe/018SLolaweddiing1984.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/FourFather/Eddie%20Hill%20Lola%20Coupe/2030LolaT-70CoupeRFthreequartereyel.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/FourFather/Eddie%20Hill%20Lola%20Coupe/CopyofLolafronteyelevelMay10-07.jpg I am very grateful for the ~33 years I enjoyed her! You have a very beautiful car-- congratulations, and enjoy! Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Saw this pic and thought I would add to this thread.. got it from here ("50 Great Auto Pictures") http://www.unstage.com/2010/03/50-great-examples-of-automotive-photography/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLRracer Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Mr. Coombs - it was your blue Birkin that made me a 7 enthusiast, hopeful, addicted person. I loved what you did to that car and the care and skill and quality it reflected. Thank you for your dedication to car building. One day I will own a 7 thanks to your car building hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Coombs Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Thanks for the wonderful compliment and and it's not really a dedication, just a labour of love. I believe that we don't own these cars, we are just custodians who ensure that the vehicles we pass on are in A1 condition. I must admit that I still miss my seven. It was a joy to drive. We have a Lotus Elise at the moment and while its great fun to drive the seven still gives you more of a rush. But I must agree with Eddie that the Lola, I also believe, is the most beautiful car ever built. The pictures just don't do it justice, you really have to see it to realize just what a work of art they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW RACER Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Hey John. Do you know Dave Wolin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Coombs Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Yes I know Dave he is a good friend of mine, in fact we are having lunch with him tomorrow, (Wednesday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW RACER Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Your'e probably in the middle of lunch right now. Dave is a great guy. I raced many different Mitsubishis for him from 1986 until 1994. I got the opportunity to race some great cars at some great tracks thanks to Dave. He's also seen my Caterham Super 7. See how I slipped that in, that way we're not OT for chatting about non Super 7 stuff. Best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 All I can say is that when it comes to cars-and women-4 father is one lucky dude:)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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