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Lola T385 (Nimrod)
I can shed some light on this, because I designed the monocoque and suspension for the T385. Initially, Robin Hamilton wanted a T70Mk3b adapted to take the Aston engine, but Eric convinced him that it would not be competitive a decade on. Eric left me to design a new tub, simple and cheap in construction, using as many existing parts as possible in the rest of the car. The tub didn't resemble the T600 (which I also worked on) at all. Frankly, I can't remember what existing parts from which models were used, but I seem to remember designing a new rear upright and front wishbones.
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