1969 Lotus T163

VIN: 72CA18Modified

$231,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 19, 2000

  • Lot

    135

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    72CA18

  • Body style

    Can Am

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Orange 'Simoniz'

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Kinsler injected 510 cu.in. Chevy giving 810 hp, Hewland LG500 gearbox. Restored to as new condition or better. Chuck Parsons 69 Can Am mount with 1 2nd and 3 3rds. Perhaps the prettiest of the serious purpose built Can Am cars and presented in condition that would make its car wax sponsor proud, with appropriate spares.

Market commentary

A worthy McLaren competitor, in especially attractive condition. This car could be presented to Simoniz today and should receive serious consideration for real commercial sponsorship to the historic racing crowd, and resuscitation of the brand to a targeted audience. Its that well presented.

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