Lola Heritage

CHASSIS REGISTER

1971 LOLA T212 HU26

All pictures courtesy of Scott Emerson unless otherwise stated.

Guy Edwards in 1971. (Picture Lola Heritage)

The T212 was Lola's design for 2-litre Group 6 racing in 1971, it comprised an aluminium monocoque with a steel subframe at the rear for the engine and gearbox. Based heavily on the previous year's T210 design the T212 was an immediate success winning the European Trophy For Makes Up To Two Litres ahead of Chevron with victories at Paul Ricard, Hockenheim, Imola, Nürburgring and Jarama. Notable drivers in 1971 included Ronnie Peterson, Jo Bonnier, Vic Elford, Guy Edwards, Helmut Marko, Gijs van Lennep and Jean-Pierre Jabouille.

Preparing for the 1971 Le Mans 24 Hours. (Picture Lola Heritage)

T212 HU26 is now owned by Scott Emerson of Vancouver, BC, Canada and maintained by Jim Keller in Kelowna, BC, Canada. The car was originally purchased by Guy Edwards and campaigned throughout Europe during the 1971 season with sponsorship of Philips Auto Radio, Texaco and Charbonnier wines. The car competed in 24 races in 1971 with outright wins at Crystal Palace in England and Nogaro in France. Most significantly, the car competed in Le Mans in 1971 with additional sponsorship from Camel Cigarettes and was to be co driven by Roger Enever. This is the only T212 to ever be driven in Le Mans 24 Hours.

The car is presently in its 1971 Le Mans livery and is raced at vintage events throughout Canada and the United States. The car is now maintained by Louie Shefchik and his team at J&L Fabricating in Puyallup, Washington.