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Club Arnage => General Discussion => Topic started by: Steve Pyro on March 31, 2005, 03:59:48 pm

Title: John Tojeiro has died
Post by: Steve Pyro on March 31, 2005, 03:59:48 pm

I have just heard that John Tojeiro has passed away, at the age of 81.
Tojeiro was very much in the forefront of sportscar design in his day, being responsible for a number of 'special' Le Mans cars such as the Tojeiro Jaguars and having developed the early AC Ace - Bristol.  Those at the 2004 Classic would have seen a number of these cars race.

Also, on a more personal note, he served for a time as consultant to Dax (DJ Sportscars) and lent his name to their cobra replica, the Dax Tojeiro.  My cobra is a Dax.

http://www.brdc.co.uk/news.cfm/title/John%20Tojeiro/flag/2/id/233 (http://www.brdc.co.uk/news.cfm/title/John%20Tojeiro/flag/2/id/233)

Tojeiro Jaguar -

(http://www.ianmacfarlane.co.uk/Site%20pics/Tojeiro/tojeiro1.jpg)

Title: Re:John Tojeiro has died
Post by: Mr. Invincible Mou on March 31, 2005, 04:02:20 pm

Sad News indeed  :(

Condolences and best wishes to his family and friends.

Title: Re:John Tojeiro has died
Post by: garystout on March 31, 2005, 09:45:30 pm

Having built a Dax Tojeiro in the past, this is sad news indeed. My sentiments go to all involved.


Gary Stout

Title: Re:John Tojeiro has died
Post by: Perdu on March 31, 2005, 10:39:46 pm

I haven't built one yet, but having admired Steve's car and several others, my condolences to his family and friends.
A Dax is a probable future project because Gwyn loves them...


Bill

Title: Re:John Tojeiro has died
Post by: Canada Phil on April 01, 2005, 03:43:02 am

Hi Steve,
              Did you see the Tojeiro Jag on display in the paddock at Sebring? First time I ever saw one and unfortunately no explanation board with it.
Canada Phil

Title: Re:John Tojeiro has died
Post by: Andy Zarse on April 01, 2005, 11:43:44 am

I was with Mr B at the time Phil and yes we did see it.

Title: Re:John Tojeiro has died
Post by: Steve Pyro on April 01, 2005, 01:06:20 pm

Yes, and a marvellous curvy shape it is too.  Very much like the Lister Jaguars / Lister Chevrolets of that period.

(http://wspr-racing.com/jaguar/tojeiro/car1.jpg)