Description
Estimate: 35, 000 € / 45, 000 €.
This car will be sold during an auction sale organized by AGUTTES.
It will take place in Paris, at the Espace Champerret, France, on March 15th, 2026.
The digital catalog is available on our website.
Please contact us for any further details.
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1977 - Lola T492 Chassis n° HU 81 Unregistered competition vehicle View details: An easy, highly efficient seventies-style racer. The Lola T492 is derived from the famous T490, which dominated the UK Sports 2000 championship in the late 1970s. It was destined to extend the British manufacturer's dominance not only in Europe, but also in the USA. High-performance yet manageable for the discerning enthusiast, the formula was adopted by other countries, and in 2 years the Huntingdon-based manufacturer was able to produce 91 Lola T492s: 46 for the USA, 30 for the UK, 11 for Holland, 7 for Sweden, and 1 each for France, Switzerland and Denmark. Slightly different, the T492 retained the reliability and balance of the T490, but with two side radiators for improved cooling and track performance. Light and agile, it benefits from a rigid chassis, optimized suspension and efficient aerodynamics with no aerodynamic appendages. The HU 81 chassis is equipped with a 150 hp Ford ***** 2-liter engine and a Hewland gearbox. Its simple but effective mechanics make it accessible to historic competition, while offering immediate driving pleasure at reasonable running costs. Eligible for many championships, it's not unusual to find T492s at Silverstone Classic, Spa 6 Hours, Espiritu Montjuïc and Jarama, Brands Sports 2000, the French Circuit Championship and many others.
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