1983 Lola 540E Formula Ford

Logbooks: SCCA/RCCA Condition: Price: $9,000 $8,500 USD Location: Connecticut, USA
Description This race ready Lola had a complete frame off restoration last year. The car was updated to "wide track". Absolutely everything in the car was replaced such as, all new wiring, gauges, brake lines, new under tray, new shocks, all new suspension, and rev limiter. The chassis was also stiffened for improved stab. The engine was also completely rebuilt and only has five races on it.

History

Recent Competition History

Engine

• completely rebuilt Kent in 1999 with only five races since.
• F3 clutch in excellent condition
• new exhaust system

Fuel System

• fuel cell

Oil/Water System

• dry sumped
• frnt mounted rad

Electrical System

• 12V with jumper plug
• new battery 1999, Spar battery

Gearbox

• Hewland Mk9 rebuilt in 1999
• 12 gear sets

Final Drive

• Hewland in unit with gearbox

Body

• fiberglass body with many aerodynamic updates, such as enclosed rear
• 3 spare noses, 2 wide, 1 narrow

Chassis

• standard Lola with wide track update, re-enforced roll hoop
• Dampers: new Carrera
• Front Suspension: double wishbone with wide track upgrade
• Rear Suspension: double wishbone with wide track upgrade
• Steering: Lola rack and pinion
• Brakes: disc
• Wheels: 2 complete sets of Revolutions with mounted Hoosier slicks, one set is new.
• Weight: 1140 lbs with driver

Interior

• specially fabricated Lola seat
• fully charged fire system
• new belts in 99, five point harness
• adjustable brake bias
• all new gauges including tach, oil temp, water temp, and oil pressure
• quick release steering wheel

Spares

• 3 noses
• quick jack
• spare battery
• spare radiator
• misc suspension pieces