Lola T290 - Page 6

driftwood · 23 Nov 2008, 13:39 (Ref:2340173)

LOL !! i did not think the french had a sense of humour !
on another note do you have any idea what car the Andre Chevally Lola was in the 79 80 81 period called the ACR? it has his own white body over a lola chassis
i cannot find out if it is a 2 litre T390 car fitted with DFV or a car he built
in the fotos i have of the car it has the T380 390 monocoque/ front wheel arch shape

I have tried to email him but he is not english speaker ( swiss french) and things have got lost in translation

Delbert · 3 Dec 2008, 21:35 (Ref:2346856)

Lola has arrived and looks like they have done a good job of the rebuild. Will now spend the winter getting her to look like she did in the good old days and putting the correct engine in!

driftwood · 4 Dec 2008, 11:15 (Ref:2347140)

will u sell the bmw ?
bmw and ford adaptor plate on lola is different
to be honest why swap them around?

Delbert · 5 Dec 2008, 22:37 (Ref:2348507)

Yes BMW is for sale - fresh rebuild (yes really) the engine builder is interested in having it back (will be a well travelled engine).
Why change - because it was not the correct engine in period (and we know where that thread goes don't we!) also Ford's are more resilient and easier to replace should the unthinkable happen.

driftwood · 5 Dec 2008, 23:46 (Ref:2348539)

Bimmer is the better engine more torque easier to drive bdg is cammy
what £ for bimmer who built it?
need 1 for my B19 replica with original throttle pedal from brian redmans car im building

Steve Wilkinson · 6 Dec 2008, 09:32 (Ref:2348717)

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftwood

need 1 for my B19 replica with original throttle pedal from brian redmans car im building

Hang on a minute that was a B16!

Delbert · 7 Dec 2008, 18:25 (Ref:2349712)

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftwood

Bimmer is the better engine more torque easier to drive bdg is cammy
what £ for bimmer who built it?
need 1 for my B19 replica with original throttle pedal from brian redmans car im building

Is that the pedal that would have won Le Mans if it had been fitted to the right car that year?

BMW - Is this is serious enquiry or just tyre kicking?

driftwood · 7 Dec 2008, 21:18 (Ref:2349824)

a bit of both
i need a motor for my car but i aint got a pot to ...
but it was my birthday last month xmas is coming and i just thought

Delbert · 8 Dec 2008, 22:11 (Ref:2350536)

I know the feeling, get used to a pair of socks!

driftwood · 12 Jan 2009, 09:32 (Ref:2369798)

Just been reading Autosport May 1974 article on Crowne racing Lola T292 car
Keith Greene Crown Racing team manger reports he was in talks with Tecno to supply a motor but after months of inactivety he has sold the car for a ludicrusly low price to Italy
I found in late 73 AS the adverts for the T292 for sale

also in Feb 7 1974 AS is Ecurie Bonnier advert selling
1 T290 red body
1 T290 blue body
1 T280 yellow body ( assume this is Hu1 as HU2 was destroyed in Bonniers LM crash

allenbrown · 12 Jan 2009, 09:34 (Ref:2369799)

Ecurie Bonnier also had T280 HU4, ex-BIP, at this time. However, the yellow body implies it is HU1 as you say.

driftwood · 13 Jan 2009, 09:29 (Ref:2370450)

reading more autosports
snippet on ROC cars Jarama finale in 1973 race report has 3rd ROC T292 car as ex Gitanes car fitted with Simca engine this has to be Laffosse HU58 car

adverts
Nov 7 Martin Raymond advertises lola T292/4 this is ex Edwards car HU40 it is then bought in 75 by Stewart Chubb and he has it driven by Alan Jones he then sells the car in 79 to USA to Can am racer Steven Payne Herbert and car is still in usa i was talking last week with current owner, car is back in Barcleys Livery

Dec 73 Forge Mill racing advertise T292 FVC ex Laurrouse £5495

driftwood · 14 Jan 2009, 00:49 (Ref:2371047)

Still reading 1974 AS reports
The Martin Raymond Lola t292 hu40 car also runs with BMW motor at some events before going back to Ford power

Delbert · 28 Jan 2009, 22:57 (Ref:2381730)

I have just noticed that the pics I posted have gone. Is this some copyright thing with Phot bucket?

For what it is worth the car is coming along nicely and we have most of the decals on the bodywork and the engine is nearly ready. Hopefully be out testing in March

driftwood · 29 Jan 2009, 07:55 (Ref:2381896)

i have a nice set of wet tyres and snow tyres i can sell you for March testing plus 2 large umbrellas for the poor mechanics to stand under

**John Turner** · 29 Jan 2009, 09:03 (Ref:2381919)

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Originally Posted by Delbert

I have just noticed that the pics I posted have gone. Is this some copyright thing with Phot bucket?

I've noted that pics through photobucket disappear after a while. It's maybe like Imageshack; my pics disappear, if they haven't been viewed by anyone for 12 months.

Steve Wilkinson · 29 Jan 2009, 10:12 (Ref:2381952)

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Originally Posted by John Turner

I've noted that pics through photobucket disappear after a while. It's maybe like Imageshack; my pics disappear, if they haven't been viewed by anyone for 12 months.

Don't have that problem with Facebook. There are some websites where for a fee you can get unlimited space plus the company will sell your photos and you get monthly cheques as applicable - again these don't get wiped!

allenbrown · 29 Jan 2009, 16:24 (Ref:2382166)

Can you store pictures on facebook and then post them on here? That might be better for people that Imageshack.

Steve Wilkinson · 29 Jan 2009, 17:06 (Ref:2382190)

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Originally Posted by allenbrown

Can you store pictures on facebook and then post them on here? That might be better for people that Imageshack.

Certainly can and they always appear this size ...........

I know it isn't a T290 but it is at least a LOLA!

driftwood · 30 Jan 2009, 08:31 (Ref:2382525)

t360 or t450 Render car?

Dan Rear · 2 Feb 2009, 11:30 (Ref:2386522)

T450, ex Mallock/Russell isn't it?

Steve Wilkinson · 2 Feb 2009, 12:56 (Ref:2386561)

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Originally Posted by Dan Rear

T450, ex Mallock/Russell isn't it?

Correct.

driftwood · 3 Feb 2009, 13:49 (Ref:2387429)

Shirley the car is Renders t450hu1

Steve Wilkinson · 3 Feb 2009, 15:44 (Ref:2387512)

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Originally Posted by driftwood

Shirley the car is Renders t450hu1

It certainly is. Oh and stop calling me Shirley!

Delbert · 4 Feb 2009, 22:59 (Ref:2388554)

I don't suppose anyone knows Guy edwards contact details. I think he is Monaco these days.
PS: I am not a stalker just need some help with the period decals
Thanks

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