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£35,244
1978 Lola T492 Sports Race Car
United States • 11 Jan 2019
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1978 Lola T492 Sports Race Car, one of four originally ordered by Carl Haas. It was refurbished between 2010 and 2012, including a rebuilt gearbox, suspension, and brakes. The car comes with logbooks, service records, spare parts, and diagrams, offering a comprehensive package for racing enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car was refurbished between 2010 and 2012 and has had its engine rebuilt since then, indicating a history of maintenance and care. It has been actively raced in various events until recently, suggesting it's in good running condition, though the harness needs replacement.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
HU36
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Chassis: HU36.
TMU.
2.0-Liter Ford Inline-Four.
Hewland 4-Speed Manual Gearbox.
Engine Rebuilt in 2016.
Replacement Body Panels.
Suspension/Brakes Overhauled ~2012.
Imported by Carl Haas in 1978.
Manuals & Logbooks.
Spare Gear Sets & Parts.
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
This 1978 Lola T492 race car is reportedly one of four ordered new by Carl Haas and was later campaigned in SCCA and CRDA events throughout the US and Canada.
The car was refurbished under previous ownership between 2010 and 2012 with new bodywork from Motorsport Composites, a rebuild of the 4-speed Hewland gearbox, and overhauls of the suspension and braking systems.
Power is from a 2.0-liter Ford inline-four which was reportedly rebuilt in 2016 and is equipped with aluminum radiators, a dry-sump lubrication system, and a Mocal oil cooler.
Purchased by the seller six months ago, this Lola was last on track in December 2018 and is now offered with logbooks since new, partial service records, spare ...
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£26,145
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£39,038
Median Price (Since 2020)
£51,930
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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