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1980 TOJ 206 SC

Toj, an acronym for 'Team Obermoser Jörg', was a constructor in the early-1970's and was owned by Jörg Obermoser with sponsorship from the Warsteiner brewery and often clothed in the brewer's black and gold livery. The Toj (pronounced 'toy') competed in sedan, open-wheeled, and sports car classes. In the mid-1970s it competed in Group 6 prototype sports car category.

The Toj SS02 had a mid-engine monocoque chassis from British constructor Jo Marquart's GRD (Group Racing Developments). The bodywork was designed by aerodynamicist Achim Storz. Both the Toj SS02 and subsequent 206 SC were powered by 2-liter BMW M12 engines and raced in FIA Group 6 and its successor Group C events. Some examples were powered by Cosworth DFV 3-liter V8s.

After the demise of GRD, its successor company Modus continued the projects, retaining Jo Marquart, who had been part of the McLaren M8 Can-Am car's design and development team. Modus continued to provide Toj with tubs and rolling chassis.

by Dan Vaughan

Sports Racer
Chassis number: 206 SC 001

This 1980 TOJ 206 SC was acquired by Bernard Chamberod, who first raced it in August of 1986 at Mont Dore to a second place in Group 6 competition. A comprehensive restoration of the entire Toj followed, which included a completely new monocoque of anodized aluminum. A new rear suspension structure was created, including rear cross-members milled from billet aluminum for strength and rigidity.

The Toj and Chamberod returned to Mont Dore a year later, where it placed first in class in the now FIA Group C3 category. It repeated its victory in 1988 and 1989. Several Group C3 hillclimb victories followed in 1993.

In 1998 the car was sold to Patrice and Frederic Auquier, who earned another Group C3 victory with the car at Beaujolais.

The current U.S. resident acquired the car around 2016, which was followed by a comprehensive rebuild of the car. The development and modifications made by Chamberod were preserved. The livery bears the distinctive YACCO lubricants logos. Since the work was completed, the car has never been raced.

The BMW M12 2-liter fuel-injected engine delivers 300 horsepower and is backed by a five-speed Hewland un-synchronized transaxle.

by Dan Vaughan