1969 Lola T163 CanAm Spider

This Lola T-163 was one of the most successful cars built by Lola for the Can-Am series. The T-163's were part of a continual evolution of similar models designated as T-160, 162, 163 & 165. These were the first Lolas to use the big-block Chevy engines. Approximately 25 of this series of cars were built in 1968-70 to Can-Am specifications. Of these 25, approximately eight of the T-163 models were built.

Chuck Parson , in the Simoniz car, placed 3rd overall behind the 'Bruce & Denny Show' in the 1969 CanAm Series and was the highest placing American driver in the series.

Other T-163 Drivers included Mark Donahue, Peter Gregg, Peter Revson, Bob Brown, Dave Causey, and Gary Wilson.

This car was restored from a wrecked chassis in 1987, and is an authentic example of an early high-wing car. It has competed in over 50 vintage racing evens in the U.S. and Canada since 1988 including many at the same tracks of the 1969 Can-Am season. It also participated in the Can-Am support race at the 2000 Melbourne F-1 Grand Prix.