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Lola 1969 T142 Townshend

July 2, 2025 by LEAH

Make: Lola
Model: T142
Year: 1969
Chassis: Lola SL37
Engine: Chevy 5 Litre
Transmission: Hewland LG 600

Owner: Roger Townshend
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Previous Owners: Sportscars Switzerland (1969), Norinder (1970), Kenny Smith – NZ (early 90s), Roger Scott Dunedin, Roger Townshend (2003).

Racing History: Car raced by Ulf Norinder in 1969 in Guards European Formulae 5000 who finished 7th overall. Jackie Oliver also race the car in 1969 in a non-championship race. Ian Ashley drove the car for Norinder in 1970. Kenny Smith and Roger Scott Dunedin raced the car since the early 90s in various historic race events in New Zealand and Australia. Roger Townshend bought the car in 2003, repainted from red to current colors of blue and gold, and continues to race the car in historic events in New Zealand.

Filed Under: Lola Class A - Pre 1972

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