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Ted/RAP
The T55/Mk5a in Australia (mid 90's - 2000) arrived with SCA, 6 speed Hewland, 30 degree adaptor and outboard front suspension. From all indications it appeared to be a rebuilt Mk5a with pushrod rocker pivot bushes and inner mounting points still intact on the frame. It raced with F.J. engine and 5 speed only for a short period of time in Australia then was sold to U.S.
According to "Lola History" in Autosport Dec 6 1968 all T53, T54 and T55's were at some stage Mk5a's.
As for the number of Mk5a's two references list 10 Mk5a's. These are "Lola History" Autosport Dec 6 1968 and the book "British Racing Green" p 238.
I dont have a definitive list for all cars. There seems to be more around now than there were in 1963.
I can tell you that only 9 Mk5's were made by Lola.
I have a note in my files which indicates Roman Dirschl as having Mk5a # BRJ61. Can't confirm however.
Cheers
HaydnM
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