1972 Lola T212
The Lola T210 is a lightweight open-cockpit sports prototype built in 1970 by Eric Broadley for the two-litre European sports car class, featuring an aluminium monocoque, Ford-Cosworth FVC engine, and Hewland five-speed gearbox. Chassis HU34B is reported to have competed in the 1972 World Sportscar Championship with Dorset Racing Associates. Acquired around 2005 from a Canadian collection, it has since been maintained for historic racing and last competed at the 2022 Le Mans Classic with a Gathercole-built Cosworth FVC engine.
Ownership
- 2024-02-23Auction saleEstimate £150,000 – £170,000
- 2024-02-23Auction saleEstimate £150,000 – £170,000
- 2024-02-24Auction saleEstimate £150,000 – £170,000
- → 2005Acquisition unknownBaker Car Collectionpartial documentation
Canadian collection from which the car was purchased by the current owner around 2005.
- 2005 →Private saleCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Purchased from the Baker Car Collection in Canada, had the car shipped to the United Kingdom, and retained it as part of a personal race car collection. The car was prepared and raced during this ownership, most recently at the 2022 Le Mans Classic.
- Date unknownDorset Racing Associatespartial documentation
Reported original racing operator of the car during the 1972 World Sportscar Championship season.
Competition
- 1972World Sportscar Championship1972 World Sportscar Championship
Car is reported to have competed in this series with Dorset Racing Associates; no specific round or result is documented in the catalogue.
- 20222022 Le Mans Classic
The car's most recent competitive outing; prepared for the event by G-Cat Racing.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2022ServiceG-Cat Racing
Car was prepared for the Le Mans Classic by G-Cat Racing; engine fitted is a Cosworth FVC unit assembled by Gathercole Race Engines.
Engine builder credited separately as Gathercole Race Engines.
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