2026 |
Amelia Island Auctions1974 Lola T294
From the Curtis Leaverton Collection
Estimate
$90,000 - $120,000| Without Reserve
Chassis
HU68
Car Highlights
Iconic Lola Group 6 Sports 2000 Prototype
Originally Sold Through US Distributor Carl Haas Racing
Compelling West Coast SCCA Racing Pedigree
Prepared by Specialist Wolf Motorsports Under Current Ownership
Historically Significant Lola Sports Racer
Technical Specs
1,994 CC Hart 420R Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Lucas Mechanical Fuel Injection
280 BHP at 9,000 RPM
5-Speed Hewland FG400 Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Front Independent Double-Wishbone Suspension
Rear Independent Suspension with Coil-Over Shocks
The T294 was Lola’s evolution of the highly successful T292, designed to provide privateer teams with a competitive, versatile, and reliable 2-liter Group 6 racer. Its lightweight aluminum tub, advanced aerodynamic bodywork, and full-width rear wing made it a formidable contender in the Interserie, FIA’s World Championship for Makes (2-liter class), and SCCA competition.
This 1974 Lola T294, chassis HU68, is a particularly well-documented example. Finished in striking black and red livery, this T294 represents the pinnacle of the T290-series evolution. With a curb weight of just 1,237 pounds and a 9,000 rpm redline, the T294 remains a formidable and exhilarating sports racer. Under the sleek fiberglass body sits a 2.0-liter Hart 420R four-cylinder engine, producing 280 hp, mated to a Hewland FG400 five-speed transaxle.
Originally sold through Carl Haas Racing, Lola’s US distributor, the car was first raced in the hands of John Creen before passing to “Big” Jim Proffit, a West Coast professional racer who favored Road America and Riverside. Subsequent owners, including Roger Downer, Ernie Ienconetti, Jim Oppenheimer, and eventually Curtis Leaverton, ensured the car remained in expert care and always on track throughout its life, with most recent preparation being carried out by specialist Wolf Motorsports. Race-proven, HU68 is both historically significant and fully track capable making it a genuine Lola prototype in every sense.
*Please note that this vehicle is sold on a Bill of Sale.


