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1954 Tojeiro Butterworth Barchetta
Description
Commissioned by Ronald Palmer in 1952, he used a Tojeiro chassis equipped with a 1,500cc flat four-cylinder air-cooled engine built by Archie James Butterworth and fitted with twin Solex carburettors. Mated to an MG TD 4-speed gearbox, drum brakes and sliding block de-Dion back axle. It is sold with a very large file of original letters of correspondence between Palmer, Tojeiro and Butterworth; original bills and insurance invoices, articles from Motorsport magazines, articles from the Tojeiro’s book, photos and much more. A superbly original and unique 1950’s ‘Le Mans’ style sports car that benefits from being road legal!
ESTIMATE €80,000-
€100,000
| Auction | Interclassics Maastricht |
| Auction Date | N/A |
| Day of Auction | N/A |
lot details
| Lot Number | 229 |
| Registration Number | Belgian Registered |
| Chassis Number | TAD/3/54 |
| Year | 1954 |
| Make | Tojeiro |
| Model | Butterworth Barchetta |
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