Tojeiro is a British car brand that is best known for producing a variety of kit cars and racing cars. Founded by John Tojeiro, the company was active from the 1950s to the 1970s and produced a variety of vehicles. Its most famous model was the Tojeiro-JAP, which was a replica of the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. The company also produced a variety of other models, including the Tojeiro-Bristol, Tojeiro-JAP Sports and Tojeiro-A.J.S. The company was also involved in Formula One, with its cars competing in the 1962 and 1963 seasons. In recent years, the brand has been revived and continues to produce kit cars for enthusiasts.
History
Tojeiro was a British sports car manufacturer founded in late 1959 by John Tojeiro. It was based in Reading, England and produced two models, the Tojeiro-JAP and the Tojeiro-Climax.
The Tojeiro-JAP was the company's first car, and it was powered by a 1,000cc JAP V-twin engine. The car had a lightweight frame with a fiberglass body and a four-speed manual gearbox. The car was designed to be as light and simple as possible, and it was very successful in racing, winning many events in the early 1960s.
In 1962, Tojeiro released the Tojeiro-Climax, which was powered by a 1,100cc Climax engine. This car had a more powerful engine and a five-speed gearbox. It was also more luxurious, with leather upholstery and a wooden dashboard.
The company ceased operations in 1965, but the cars remain popular today among classic car enthusiasts.
