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1979 Lola T-540E Formula Ford - SOLD

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Description:


The T-540E chassis is the Lola factory "wide track" version of the T-540. The front track is approximately 8
inches wider than the T-540, increasing cornering stability and handling, eliminating the somewhat
"twitchy" nature of the T-540. The rear track is approximately 6 inches wider, also improving stability and handling.


History

This particular car was purchased in Toronto, Canada in 1997 and had raced in the Canadian Formula Ford
series since new. The car has been completely gone through and updated to SCCA specs, including its
fuel cell enclosure, fire system, and front roll hoop. Because the car came from Canada, all updates
had to be made according to SCCA's GCR and fresh homolgation papers were issued on May 13, 1998. The
car has a 1999 annual tech stamp in its logbook and has successfully competed this season at Road America
and Blackhawk Farms.


Competition History

The car ran at Road America and Blackhawk Farms this season and won the Milwaukee Region SCCA Championship
for Club Ford. The car was raced five times this year (5th, two 4ths, and two 3rds).

Engine

  • completely rebuilt in 1998 including new crankshaft
  • extremely strong engine with only five races total time
  • engine was built by British Auto Service in Milwaukee
  • F3 clutch in excellent condition
Fuel System

  • fuel cell
  • spare cell included
Oil/Water System

  • frnt water rad
  • dry sumped
Electrical System

  • 12V, with remote starter battery
Body

  • fiberglass standard Lola design
  • comes with two wide noses and one narrow nose
  • there is also a complete Kevlar body that has minor damage
  • painted white
Chassis

  • standard Lola with "E" upgrade
  • rebuilt Bilstein
  • double wishbone with "E" upgrade
  • double wishbone factory "E" upgraded pieces
  • Lola rack and pinion
  • disc
  • Revolutions with mounted Hoosier slicks (2 races old), 2 spare Revolutions with mounted Hoosier rains
  • 1140 with 185 lb driver
Interior

  • original Lola seat and freshly charged fire system
  • adjustable brake bias
  • all gauges
  • quick release steering hub with "D" shaped steering wheel
Spares

  • listed in above descriptions