1952 Tojeiro Barchetta

VIN: RMS1Modified

$159,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Russo and Steele

  • Location

    Newport Beach, CA, US

  • Event date

    Jun 22, 2013

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    RMS1

  • Body style

    Sports Racer

  • Odometer

    10574 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L4

  • Induction

    2x1

  • Interior Color

    Tan leatherette

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD, drum brakes with wide 5 wheels, leather hood and trunk tie downs, wood rim steering wheel, engine turned dash, flip up fuel filler.

Condition

Clean and orderly underhood Chassis sprayed all over with chassis black

Market commentary

Consignment 4127. An important car in the lineage of the AC Ace, Aceca and Bristols leading to the Cobra. Sold by RM in Arizona in 2011 for $143,000, then by RM in Monterey last August for $154,000. This result is consistent with the earlier sales, but begs the question why it has been an unsatisfying ownership experience twice in the last two years The answer is probably in the 1,467cc MG powerplants diminutive power, a handicap that keeps it from keeping up even on the many events for which it is eligible. It looks so cool, but it isnt fast. Experience demonstrates that this is what its worth.

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