Formula 5000

[nigel watts]

[Steve Holmes]

Nigel, these are fantastic photos! I always felt the Lola T300 looked a bit ungainly from certain angles, but quite stunning from other angles. You've certainly caught those cars in their best light. They really look good!

[pallmall]

A few Lolas running in current historic F5000.

[pallmall]

[Terry S]

This beautiful Lola 300 #4 was entered by "Reg Papps & Sons" and driven by Bob Muir.

"Reg Papps & Sons" appear to be a bit of a mystery. I have never seen anything at all written on them, which is strange.

I believe one of the sons may have briefly driven a Lotus 22/31, without distinction. Then they appeared out of nowhere with this Lola 300, ran it for a very short time and then just as quickly disappeared, never to be heard of again.
I think they may have come from Central Coast of NSW, but can't recall where I got that. Perhaps Aussie readers may be able to help.

I recall seeing the car in the pits at Warwick Farm and it was absolutely beautifully prepared and presented. Probably the best presented open wheeler I have ever seen. It just stood apart from the other F5000's, even the internationals.

I would love to know who they were, and their story.