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03-12-08 Andre Loubser is a frequent contributor and this time relates a story concerning one of only three MkVl Lola GT’s in existence.

Rob Senekal E-mailed me to tell me that parts of the gear shift mechanism of Allen Grant’s Lola MK6 were missing and that he needed a reference.

I recalled that the ex.Mecom MkVl was auctioned by Bonhams at the 2006 Goodwood Revival meeting. Not knowing where the car was I contacted a lady by name of Bess Walker at Bonhams in London. Bess said she would look up the record and forward my E-mail to the new owner, it would then be up to him to contact me. The next day there was a response and by a remarkable coincidence the Lola was in Redmand, Washington State, only 180 miles from where Allen’s car is being restored in the same State.

Rob Senekal E-mailed me to tell me that parts of the gear shift mechanism of Allen Grant’s Lola MK6 were missing and that he needed a reference.

I recalled that the ex.Mecom MkVl was auctioned by Bonhams at the 2006 Goodwood Revival meeting. Not knowing where the car was I contacted a lady by name of Bess Walker at Bonhams in London. Bess said she would look up the record and forward my E-mail to the new owner, it would then be up to him to contact me. The next day there was a response and by a remarkable coincidence the Lola was in Redmand, Washington State, only 180 miles from where Allen’s car is being restored in the same State.

When Rob told Steve about his predicament with the gear shift mechanism he said it was not a problem, Rob could borrow the original item to enable a new one to be made.

When Allen’s Lola Mk6 is fully restored it’ll be exhibited at shows but not raced.

How’s that for a coincidence.

Kind regards,

Andre.

In the photos both Allen and Rob are seen with Steve.