Description
1969 Lola T70 MK3B
General Information:
• Built by McLendon International in 2006 and street driven until 2014.
• Purchased by current owner at the beginning of 2014 and successfully campaigned in various vintage race association events until 2023.
• Overall winner at the HSR Classic 24 hour race at Daytona in 2018 and 2020.
• Multiple other podium finishes between 2014 and 2023:
2014 – 6 events
2015 – 7 events
2016 - 7 events
2017 – 5 events
2018 - 6 events
2019 - 8 events
2020 - 4 events
2021 - 6 events
2022 - 3 events
2023 - 4 events
(Additional details within supplied Logbooks)
• This car has only had 2 mechanical failures between 2014 and 2023. A fuel line at Indy in 2014, and a wheel bearing lock failed at Sebring 12 Hour 2021 while leading the race.
• Car has logbooks for SVRA back to 2015 and HSR back to 2014.
• No expense has been spared to keep this car in top condition and competitive.
• If you are a serious buyer, racer, collector, and are interested in the car, please contact us to discuss details.
• Vehicle is located in North Carolina
Powertrain Data:
Engine
• Original motor was a 305 Chevy with Lucas Mechanical injection. This is now a rebuilt spare motor that goes with the car.
• Current 354. 49 Cu. In. motor was installed at the end of 2015 for the 2016 season.
• 354. 49 Cu. In. motor freshened beginning 2020 with new MBE cylinder heads for Sprint Cars.
• 788 HP at 7800 RPM, 610 ft/ lbs at 5800 RPM
• Dart Aluminum block
• Crower 3. 250” stroke Forged steel crank
• Crower Titanium conrods 6. 125”
• Diamond pistons 4. 170” with Total Seal rings
• Compression Ratio: 13. 2:1
• MBE 13 degree Drag race billet cylinder heads with Victory titanium valves 2. 230” Intake and 1. 600” exhaust valves.
• Billett 4 barrel intake with BRE road race 870CFM carburetor
• Bullet 55mm Roller Camshaft 267 Intake . 774 lift 276 Exhaust . 755 lift
• Jesel offset roller lifters
• T&D shaft rockers 1. 8” Intake 1. 75” exhaust
• Smaller ports with same size valves. New valves and valve springs fitted to improve torque curve.
Transmission
• New Hewland LG600 fitted with Tilton 3 disc clutch and small diameter flywheel.
• Gear ratios were selected for all tracks ranging from Barber to Daytona.
Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
• Chassis was rebuilt with new rivets and bonding in 2019 by RM Motorsport in Michigan.
• New Alcon TA2 spec calipers fitted in 2020 with full floating rotors and new top hats. PMU brake pads.
• New magnesium uprights fitted in 2020.
• Car is equipped with JRZ double adjustable shocks with H&R springs.
• Swaybars are stock Lola MK3B.
Body
• Carbon fiber body fitted to car in 2019.
Carbon Fiber Body Parts:
• Nose
• Roof and cockpit
• 2 doors
• Engine bulkhead
• 2 side sills
Additional Fiber Glass Spare Body Parts:
• Nose – painted
• Tail section – painted
• Roof and cockpit – painted
• 2 doors – painted
• 2 side sills painted
Miscellaneous:
• ATL Fuel cell with new foam installed 2020.
• Safecraft fire system. Needs service. Expired March 2024.
• Schroth 6 point harness with 2025 expiration.
• Cool suit system.
• Motorola Radio
• Gentech rear view mirror with built in camera. (as per current GM Corvette)
• AIM Digital dash with data logger and camera.
Parts and Spares
• (1) Additional full set of Magnesium wheels
• (2) new brake rotors
• Misc. Hewland gears and dog rings
• Original Girling brake calipers and top hats
• MBE Drag Cylinder Heads
• 305 Engine with 4 barrel manifold, aluminum heads – fresh rebuild.
• Lucas fuel injection manifold with pump
• Kinsler Fuel injection manifold with all parts.
