• A highly significant example of the Lola T300 Formula 5000, chassis HU10 — originally delivered to Carl Hogan for David Hobbs in the 1972 U.S. series, raced in period by Hobbs, Garth Pollard, and Bert Kuehne, with a documented transatlantic career spanning the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

 • Fitted with a proven Chevrolet 5.0‑litre V8 and Hewland DG300 gearbox — technically advanced yet engineered for privateer racers.

 • An exceptional opportunity to acquire entry into coveted F5000 ownership at a competitive price point.

The story of Lola Cars begins with Eric Broadley, who founded the company in 1958 and quickly became one of the most respected and prolific constructors of race cars in the world. Broadley’s innovative designs throughout the 1960s revolutionised single-seater and sports car racing, combining lightweight, rigid chassis construction with adaptable engineering and potent, reliable engines. Built on this philosophy, Lola became synonymous with success in single-seater formulae, sports cars, and, of course, Formula 5000.

By the early 1970s, the burgeoning Formula 5000 championship was becoming increasingly competitive. In 1972, Lola introduced the T300 — the evolution of the earlier T190 and T192 designs — conceived to bring greater agility, lighter weight, and sharper dynamics to the category. Unlike its predecessors, the T300 introduced full-width monocoque construction in place of earlier space-frame layouts, improving torsional rigidity and handling. The side-mounted radiators weren’t just about packaging; they also allowed a narrower frontal area and better airflow, helping the car achieve higher speeds and stability in corners. Paired with a proven Chevrolet 5.0-litre V8 and Hewland DG300 gearbox, the T300 was technically advanced yet still “ownable” by privateer teams, quickly establishing itself as one of the most competitive and benchmark-setting designs in Formula 5000.

Chassis HU10 was invoiced on 16 March 1972 and delivered to Carl Hogan of St. Louis, Missouri, specifically for David Hobbs to campaign in the 1972 U.S. L&M Continental F5000 Championship. Hobbs and his teammate Brett Lunger raced T300s that season under the Hogan banner, in the Haggar livery. Its first race came at Laguna Seca on 7 May 1972. Over the following years, HU10 competed in fifteen recorded races. It was initially campaigned by Hobbs, then by Garth Pollard of Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada, who acquired the car via Miller Imports in Los Angeles. During 1975, the car raced at Long Beach and Laguna Seca and was advertised in Autoweek (29 November 1975).

In 1976, the car was leased to Bert Kuehne of Waterloo, Ontario, for five races before returning to Pollard, who raced it at Riverside in October of the same year. Chassis HU10 was consistently competitive, appearing under #73 with Hobbs and Pollard and as #16 when campaigned by Kuehne. The car subsequently passed through a series of private owners in North America before being exported to the U.K. Its first appearance in British historic racing was with Alex Seldon at Oulton Park on 11 May 1985, and Silverstone in September the same year.

Geoff Thomas campaigned HU10 from 1986 onwards, entering the HSCC historic F5000 championship in 1987 and immediately taking the F5000 class win in the Pre‑’71 series. Ownership later passed to Nick Shrigley‑Feigl (Isle of Man), racing in the FORCE F1/F5000 series from 2001. It remained with him into 2017 before being acquired by Martin Walker (Boston, Lincolnshire), who had it prepared by Steve Worrad. The car underwent a complete rebuild in time for the 2019 season and was driven by Michael Lyons in October for the Aurora Trophy at Silverstone. Lyons secured pole position and was leading the race, but due to a wilted differential he could only nurse the car to second place. Martin Walker ultimately found the cockpit too tight and, in October 2021, sold it to the current owner.

Offered for sale with a spare set of wheels on wet tyres, box complete with running spares and a rear chassis jig, HU10 presents an exceptional opportunity to experience Lola’s golden F5000 era in a car that traces a direct lineage to the works Hogan/Hobbs programme. Its period racing heritage, transatlantic history, and ongoing eligibility in historic series make it an ideal proposition for collectors and enthusiasts seeking access to one of the most coveted categories of single-seater racing.