1968 Lola T160 Can Am

Genuine original chassis SL160-12. Unraced ex-Jim Garner AIR Team car.

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History

This Lola T160 was initially purchased in late 1967/early 1968 by John Crean, financial backer for James Garner’s American International Racing team “AIR”. Garner’s AIR team was already successfully racing Lola T70s including a second place overall at the 1969 24 Hours of Daytona.  So it was natural for them to acquire the next Lola, the T160, as their future race car. However, also in the mix was their interest in the growing Formula 5000 Series. Ultimately they opted for the F5000 series with a new Eagle Mk5 F5000 for Dave Jordan, and the T160 sat idle.

Thereafter the Lola was purchased by Ron Dahl in 1976. However, the Lola was still not actually raced until its next owner, Tony Seiniger, began racing the car in 1978 Ultimate Car Page. Seineger competed with the Lola in the SCCA A/SR sports racing category. 

In 1981, Dan Martin bought the Lola and raced it in the Monterey Historics. In 1988 Lief Nielson bought the car and shipped it to Sweden where it was displayed at a museum. After its museum stint, the Lola was purchased by Jack Boxstrom and returned to the U.S. In 1993, Boxstrom sold the Lola to Harry Bytzek in Canada who raced it twice before selling it to American Reg Howell in 1997. Todd Glyer purchased the Lola from Howell in 2006, and raced the car with HMSA. Thereafter the Lola was owned and raced by Jack Chisenhall. In 2019, the Lola was sold via BringATrailer. Since then the Lola has been tested but not raced. 

To see spectacular photos of the Lola, please see the article at Petrolicious.

Description

The Lola T160 was an updated chassis developed from the Lola T70 that won the inaugural Can Am Championship with John Surtees in 1966. For more on the T160 chassis, its development, and many period photos showing the evolution of the T160 Lolas, please see Lola Heritage.

Mechanical Specifications:

  • Engine:
    • 377ci Chevrolet small block
    • Built by Lozano Brothers Porting
    • Lucas Kinsler timed mechanical fuel injection
    • Dual electric fuel pumps
    • Dyno-rated at 670 horsepower
  • Gearbox:
    • Hewland LG600 with upgraded Porsche CV drive axles
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Dual wishbone with Koni double-adjustable coilovers
    • Rear: Dual wishbone with top link & Koni coilovers
  • Cockpit:
    • Dual seats with 6-point Simpson harnesses
    • Stack tachometer, Smiths gauges
    • Halon fire system, Cool Suit hookup

Body & Chassis:

  • Original high-strength alloy monocoque chassis
  • Factory Lola GRP body panels (replaced by Lola post-1978 incident at Willow Springs)
  • Side skin repaired by Phil Remington at Gurney’s shop under the oversight of John Collins
  • Original aluminum radiator, Setrab oil cooler

Spares:

  • Extra wheels with mounted Avon tires
  • Springs (various rates), uprights, half shafts
  • Clutch disc, water pump w/ Gilmer pulley, air filters
  • Spoiler, brake ducts, control arms, seat inserts
  • Engine fluids, special tools, injector nozzle, hardware

Summary:

This 1968 Lola T160 is one of the finest preserved original examples of an iconic Cam Am car. It comes with a portfolio of five folders documenting the car’s history, ownership chain, receipts for recent work performed, log book, period correspondence, and more. Also included are the amazing Petrolicious photos.  

We have sold other, highly original, authentic, Can Am cars. However, because of this car’s limited use, it may well be the best preserved Can Am car, period. Also, unlike many Can Am cars, this one has a clear, fully documented history, including its initial famous AIR Team ownership. The car is also being offered at a price point well below any other authentic original Can Am cars.  It is an overall great value on a car from the heyday of horsepower, not to be repeated again. 

All vehicle descriptions are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing. Corrections, and supplemental information, are always welcome. Buyers are responsible for confirming vehicle histories, condition, and authenticity to their own satisfaction prior to purchase. Motorsports Market is not the owner of the vehicle and assumes no liability for errors and omissions.

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