Christopher Ross
FREng
"Tolman Motorsport have worked on a range of cars for me from as long ago as 2010. Our relationship started with a partial re-build and development of a Lotus Elite, now a Super 140. This was followed by a four-litre Vanden Plas, and then extensive work on a 1961 flat-floor Jaguar E-Type, including an engine re-build. Perhaps the most well-known project has been my Goodwood-winning Lotus 19, which was built up from 19 boxes of bits. Chris Tolman was very well trained by the RAF and he is an amazing fabricator, welder, engine builder and designer. He is also very proficient at training his people and leading by example. There is 'no sucking of teeth at Tolman Motorsport'; they all just work together and find solutions. To be thoroughly recommended."
Ian Ingram
"I first met Christopher Tolman over ten years ago when I entrusted Tolman Motorsport with the complete rebuild of a Type 14 Lotus Elite, acquired in pieces. Tolman Motorsport didn’t disappoint and the finished car was a credit to Chris and his team. Deciding to embark on a season in Ginettas in 2012, Tolman Motorsport was the natural choice to rebuild and run the car. This was followed by the complete rebuild of a Ralt RT3. Tolman Motorsport’s technical ability and their ability to solve problems is second-to-none, but above all, I have always been impressed by Chris’s infectious enthusiasm and his ability to deliver to strict timescales. I can’t wait to start another project with Chris and the team."
Malcolm Ricketts
"Tolman Motorsport provided a first-class service in the complete rebuild of my Lotus Elite Type 14. The restoration was well handled, well-engineered and at a realistic price. I only use the best and Tolman Motorsport managed to adhere to that and at a modest cost.”
Nigel Mustill
MD Wessex vehicle services race team
“My race team have been involved with Tolman Motorsport for many years when they undertook a re-engineering project with our Aquilla CR1 prototype. The attention to detail and ability to make things happen on time is legendary. Nothing is too much trouble (I think the boss invented a ‘the answer is yes, now what’s the question?’ philosophy). They deserve all the luck with their current race programmes"
Robert Clark
“Chris Tolman and his team have rebuilt one Lotus Elite Type 14 for me and simultaneously looked after another. I have nothing but admiration for the quality of their work. It has been and remains a pleasure to have them look after my cars."
