Ford GT40 Predecessor

[RALPHIE]

I was fortunate to see this Lola Mark VI at the vintage races at Pacific Raceway in Washington last summer - and Augie Pabst was there to drive it.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/4747/Lola-Mk6-GT-Chevrolet.html

 

[djs]

Never realized it was wrong hand shifted! Always assumed it had a shill mounted shifter ala the GT40s.

 

[Empty Pockets]

This is the first I've ever seen/heard of this car. I had no idea it existed. But, after seeing it, it's clear to me the Corvette could have/should have been some type of 'clone' of this car from at LEAST the late 60's on. (In 1970 rumors abounded that "the next" Corvette would BE a mid-engine car. I'm now wondering if this Lola was at the root of that rumor.)

 

[ChipBeck]

That is one of the only cars I have ever seen that is as beautiful as a Ford GT.

Chip

 

[SteveA]

I thought I knew most all of the story behind the GT40, How cool to learn about it's "birth". Great post!

 

[HHGT]

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/s...py-the-GT40-back-in-1968&highlight=gt40+chevy

 

[2112]

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/s...py-the-GT40-back-in-1968&highlight=gt40+chevy

Fubar still hasn't provided the details on Chevy passing up the Lola design. :bored

It has only been since 3-20-09' :biggrin