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1966 Lola T70 MKII Navigation
This Lola T70 Mark II was originally owned by Penske Racing and driven by Mark Donohue. It is powered by a Chevrolet V8 350 with Webers and a Hewland four-speed.
Ownership
12/65: John Mecom, Texas
- US Lola Importer
12/65: Roger Penske Racing, USA
- fitted with Chevrolet 427 CID 7.0-liter V8
- Sponsored by Sunoco
- Changed to a Chevrolet small block which improved handling
- Raced by Mark Donohue in 1966
- Crashed and caught fire while leading
- Traded with John Mecorn for chassis SL71/32
12/65: John Mecom, Texas
- Tub stripped to bare chassis
- New tub built on original chassis
10/66: Norman Smith, Ventura
- Sponsored by 'Reagan for Governor Committee'
- Race in two Can-Am events (crashed)
Post 66: Paul Canary, USA
- Stripped bare to chassis
- Used for project with Corvette front suspension
- Project abandoned
11/95 Lilo Beuzieron, California
- Lent to Mac McClendon for reference
- Bare chassis returned and placed in storage
1/12 Norm and Dan Cowdrey, California (current owners)
Ownership
12/65: John Mecom, Texas
- US Lola Importer
12/65: Roger Penske Racing, USA
- fitted with Chevrolet 427 CID 7.0-liter V8
- Sponsored by Sunoco
- Changed to a Chevrolet small block which improved handling
- Raced by Mark Donohue in 1966
- Crashed and caught fire while leading
- Traded with John Mecorn for chassis SL71/32
12/65: John Mecom, Texas
- Tub stripped to bare chassis
- New tub built on original chassis
10/66: Norman Smith, Ventura
- Sponsored by 'Reagan for Governor Committee'
- Race in two Can-Am events (crashed)
Post 66: Paul Canary, USA
- Stripped bare to chassis
- Used for project with Corvette front suspension
- Project abandoned
11/95 Lilo Beuzieron, California
- Lent to Mac McClendon for reference
- Bare chassis returned and placed in storage
1/12 Norm and Dan Cowdrey, California (current owners)
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1966 Lola T70 MKII Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lola T70 MKII
(Data based on Model Year 1966 sales)
| 1966 Lola T70 Mark II GT Coupe Chassis#: SL71/46 Sold for USD$406,500 2023 Bonhams : Quail |   |
| 1966 Lola T70 Mk II Spyder Chassis#: SL71/28 Sold for USD$296,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1966 LOLA T70 MK II SPORTS-RACING SPYDER Chassis#: SL71/28 Sold for USD$110,000 2020 Bonhams : Quail Motorcar Auction | |
| 1966 Lola T70 Mk II Can-Am Spyder Chassis#: SL71/36 Sold for USD$286,000 2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island |   |
| 1966 Lola T70 MkII GT Coupe Chassis#: SL71/39 Sold for USD$324,000 2012 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale |   |
| 1966 Lola T70 MKII Can Am Spyder Chassis#: SL7140 Sold for USD$125,000 2004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
Lola T70 MKIIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1966 Lola T70 MKII's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 Lola T70 MkII Roadster | SL71/44 | 2022 Mecum Indy | $275,000 | ||
| 1966 Lola T70 Mark II Spyder | SL71/28 | 2019 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $300,000 | $400,000 | |
| 1966 Lola T70 MK 2 Spyder | SL 71/45 | 2018 Coys : Legende et Passion Monaco 2018 | $350,000 | $390,000 | |
| 1966 Lola T70 Mk II | SL 71/29 | 2017 Artcurial : Retromobile | $250,000 | $350,000 | |
| 1966 Lola T70 Mark II Spyder | SL71/22 | 2013 Bonhams The Scottsdale Auction | $300,000 | $400,000 | |
| 1966 Lola T70 Mk2 Spyder | SL71/45 | 2010 Bonhams Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex | $290,000 | $340,000 |
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