Eric Broadley MBE | |
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| Born | 22 September 1928 Bromley, England |
| Died | 28 May 2017 (aged 88) Cambridge, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Race car designer, entrepreneur |
Eric Harrison Broadley MBE (22 September 1928 – 28 May 2017) was a British entrepreneur, engineer, and founder and chief designer of Lola Cars, the motor racing manufacturer and engineering company. He was arguably one of the most influential automobile designers of the post-war period, and over the years Lola was involved with many high-profile projects in Formula One, Indy car, and sports car racing. Broadley sold Lola to Martin Birrane in 1997.