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1968 Lola T70 Mk III

United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026 • Lot Lot Number: 105

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This 1968 Lola T70 Mk III, chassis #SL73/134, is a historically significant race car with a unique story, including its role in Steve McQueen's 'Le Mans.' It has been rebuilt over many years to full race specification and holds current HTP papers, but requires recommissioning after a decade of disuse.

Condition

2

The car is described as having a 'very damaged monocoque' which was replaced, and it has not been used in anger for the last 10 years, requiring recommissioning. While it has current HTP papers and starts/runs, the extensive reconstruction from damaged parts and period of disuse suggests significant work is needed.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SL73134

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Few competition cars from the golden age of endurance racing can claim a story as layered, fascinating and unusual as this remarkable Lola T70 Mk III.

Understood to be the final Mk III Competition Lola T70 produced, chassis #SL73/134 combines period competition pedigree, notable driver associations, Hollywood film history and historic racing eligibility into one compelling package.

The Lola T70 itself remains one of the most important and celebrated sports racing cars ever created by legendary British designer, Eric Broadley.

During more than four decades at the helm of Lola Cars, Broadley produced an extraordinary catalogue of successful competition machinery, yet the T70 is widely regarded as his defining achievement.

As development progressed, Lola’s engineers turned their attention toward a closed cockpit evolution, the T70 Mk III coupé and working alongside aerodynamicist, Tony Southgate, Broadley created a shape with significantly improved high-speed stability and aerodynami...