The mother of all Cobras ?

[Greg Myers]

 

 

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo12/auction/lots/r193-1952-tojeiro-mg-competition-barchetta

[Ace-Garageguy]

Very interesting. I didn't know that existed.  

[Deathgoblin]

Wow!  That's gorgeous. 

[gman]

A very interesting piece of history- led to the development of the AC Ace, which led to the development of the Cobra. Thanks for sharing it.

[Bainford]

Wow! That's a beautiful roadster.

[Richard Bartrop]

Very nice. The designer took his inspiration from a Ferrari, but hey, if you're going to swipe, swipe from the best.

[Greg Myers]

[afx]

From Rinsey Mills' excellent book, the original Tojeiro (LOY 500) competing during it's day.

 

And the Trojeiro (TPL 791) AC Cars bought that would inspire the Ace.

 

Edited October 19, 2018 by afx

[Speedfreak]

And there you have it. 

[Greg Myers]

. . . and there you have it.