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Did You Know? Anecdotes and Curiosities about our Miniatures

What makes the Lola brand so special in the world of motorsport?

Lola Cars was founded in 1958 by Eric Broadley and quickly established itself as one of the most prolific racing car manufacturers. The British brand produced over 5,000 racing cars, competing in all the major championships: Formula 1, IndyCar, Le Mans, and Can-Am. Their approach was unique: they didn't race for themselves, but built chassis for other teams.

Why are Lola T70s so sought after by collectors?

The Lola T70, launched in 1965, is considered one of the most beautiful sports cars ever created. With its fiberglass body designed by Eric Broadley, it dominated the Can-Am and endurance circuits. Only 109 examples were produced between 1965 and 1971, making it a very rare item. It was also the car of choice for legendary drivers like John Surtees and Denny Hulme.

What is the surprising connection between Lola and the famous Ford GT40?

In 1963, Ford approached Eric Broadley to develop a car capable of beating Ferrari at Le Mans. Broadley had already created the Lola Mk6 GT, a rear-mid-engined single-seater. Ford bought the rights to this design and used it as the basis for developing the GT40. Ironically, the first GT40 was essentially a modified Lola before Ford Advanced Vehicles took over the project entirely.

How many wins have Lola cars won in IndyCar?

Lola chassis dominated IndyCar for decades, earning over 100 race wins and six manufacturer championships between 1978 and 2003. Their most successful period was in the 1990s with the T9x series, including the T93/00 and T95/00. Drivers like Al Unser Jr., Bobby Rahal, and Alex Zanardi won championships driving Lolas. The brand even won the Indianapolis 500 four times.

Why did Lola Cars close its doors in 2012 despite its historic success?

Despite 54 years of existence and thousands of victories, Lola Cars went bankrupt in 2012 due to the economic crisis and declining orders. The family business led by Martin Birrane had survived numerous crises, but drastic budget cuts in motorsport and the cancellation of several major projects took their toll on this legendary manufacturer. Today, Lola cars have become highly sought-after collector's items.