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In 2005 ‘SL70/1’ as now offered here returned into British ownership,importantly accompanied by the majority of its discarded originalparts including a good proportion of the original body plus othersuspension, chassis and engine parts. A fresh 5.9 Chevrolet engine,complying with FIA Appendix K regulations, was fitted. The Lolahas been a welcome sight at many prestigious events and mostcompetitively raced with success.Indeed, at the recent Donington Festival in early May last month,John Surtees was reunited with ‘SL/01’ and thrilled the crowdby demonstrating the car for a few laps. Being the racer he is,John sent an email to the current owner with a report on thedriving characteristics and set-up. The car is also offered witha comprehensive and well presented file outlining ‘SL70/1’s’provenance, as well as invoices relating to the current owner’s2005-6 rebuild and preparation for historic racing.Since the most recent complete engine rebuild, the Lola has run forno more than 6 hours, including two Goodwood Revivals; test, raceand demonstration at Donington; and a further race at Thruxton.The Lola is – save for the usual safety checks – race-ready.As offered here this imposing – and most competitive – beautyhas an impeccably well-documented and continuous history from1967 and although rebuilt by Mecom Racing upon a replacementchassis (importantly in-period) in 1966-67 – its derivation fromthe 1965 John Surtees and Jackie Stewart original ‘SL70/1’ iswell established and understood. Three great racers there – John,Jackie and this Lola T70 itself - with 11 World Championship titlesbetween them...£180,000 - 240,000€220,000 - 300,0003The World Champion in his Team Surtees Lola-Chevrolet leadingJim Hall’s Chaparral in period.4Ready for battle – the intense John Surtees pre-race with the T70.34Motor Cars | 225