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1984 Lola T616 Mazda

United States • 14 Aug 2026 • Lot F145

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Lola T616 Prototype boasts an impressive racing pedigree, including class wins at Monza and a podium finish at Le Mans in 1984. Recently restored and maintained by reputable specialists, this historically significant race car is ready for track or show.

Condition

8

The car has undergone multiple restorations and maintenance over the years, including a comprehensive frame-off restoration in 2003, mechanical maintenance and fire system restoration in 2009, a full cosmetic restoration in 2016, and a fuel cell rebuild in 2025. The documentation from these restorations indicates a high level of care and attention to detail, suggesting the car is in excellent condition, with only minor signs of use expected for a historic race car.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

HU-3

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Driven to C2 Class 1st Place at the 1984 Monza 1,000-kilometer race by Jim Busby and Rick KnoopDriven to 3rd place in the 1984 24 Hours of Le Mans C2 class by Jim Busby, Rick Knoop and Boy HayjeLola T616 Prototype chassis no.

HU-3As part of the BFGoodrich 3,000-mile tire development program, this was one of the first two cars to utilize radial street tires on the high banks of DaytonaCampaigned by Jim Busby RacingBuilt in England by team manager Jim Tully, Chuck Patrick and Jim Busby1.3L/300 HP Mazda 13B rotary engineMSD ignitionHewland 5-speed manual transaxleBFGoodrich White and Black no.

67 livery with Red and Blue stripesBlack interiorAluminum honeycomb monocoque chassisTop speed rated at 200 MPHCompeted at Monza, Le Mans, Nurburgring, Fuji, Daytona, Sebring, Miami, Road Atlanta, Charlotte, Columbus and Road AmericaIn 2003, chassis HU-3 was acquired by Jim Busby and Rick Knoop and received a comprehensive frame-off, tub-up restorationChassis HU-3 was on track at the 2004 Road and...