Lola T91/50 HU36 – Ex EDDIE IRVINE – Japanese F3000 – BOSS GP Eligible
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Published on 10/12/2025 at 20:41Unique race-winning ex-Japanese F3000 car, fully rebuilt with 620 hp Chevrolet V8 – ready for BOSS GP, track use or top-level collection.
🏆 Driven by Eddie Irvine for Team Cerumo – period race winner in Japan (Mine Circuit / Suzuka GP support) with full documentation and Cranfield crash test.
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🏆 VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
• Chassis: Lola T91/50 HU36
• Driver: Eddie Irvine – Japanese F3000 race winner
• Series: Japanese Formula 3000, Team Cerumo – 7th overall in 1991
• Restoration: Full nut-and-bolt rebuild, every component checked or renewed
• Use: Ideal for BOSS GP, track days, historic racing or high-end collection
• Safety: Crash-test certified at Cranfield Impact Centre (1991)
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🔧 ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
• Engine: Chevrolet Small Block V8 350ci (new build, ~600 km)
• Power output: Up to 620 hp
• Block: GM 10066036 (4-bolt)
• Heads: GM 3998993, 75 cc chambers, 1.94”/1.50” valves
• Pistons: Wiseco 5006H3 high-compression forged
• Intake: Weiand Xcelerator single-plane
• Carburettor: Holley 4150 double pumper, 750 cfm
• Camshaft: Race profile, over 7000 rpm
• Gearbox: Hewland 5-speed with PT Powerflow differential
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CHASSIS, SUSPENSION & BRAKES
• Chassis: Carbon–aluminium monocoque, FIA compliant
• Bodywork: Carbon fibre with aerodynamic wings and integrated airbox
• Suspension: Independent front/rear with KONI dampers
• Brakes: AP Racing – 6-pot front, 4-pot rear, adjustable brake bias
• Wheels: Magnesium single-nut (13” x 10” front, 13” x 14.75” rear)
• Tyres: New Avon slicks (plus extra set of wheels with new Avons)
• Safety equipment: 6-point harness, 130 L FIA fuel cell, FIA electric extinguisher system
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📦 DOCUMENTS, SPARES & ACCESSORIES
• Full spare exhaust system
• Additional springs set
• Front and rear quick-lift jacks
• Extra set of wheels with new Avon tyres
• Various carbon fibre spare parts
• Compression test report (11.2–12.2 bar on all cylinders)
• Cranfield crash test & FIA documentation (1991)
• Original Lola documentation and race provenance
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📜 HISTORY & CONDITION
• Supplied new by Nova Engineering (Lola Japan) to Team Cerumo
• Raced in Japanese F3000 by Eddie Irvine
• Race winner in Japan – official records available
• Stored in a climate-controlled facility in Europe
• Not used for approx. 5 years prior to recent recommissioning
• Now in ready-to-run condition, subject to normal race checks
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📍 Location: Italy
📞 Contact: +39 339 4042200
📩 Email or WhatsApp for videos, documentation or to arrange a viewing
🌍 Worldwide shipping possible, trade-ins considered
⚠️ DISCLAIMER: All vehicle information is compiled with the utmost care but may contain errors. AB Group S.r.l. assumes no liability for discrepancies in options, homologation or emissions compliance.