Johnspeed

Johnspeed (est. 1991) who are best known for custom building the famous classical Cobra racing car with a unique chassis compared to the original Cobra for a more comfortable fit which was designed by Johnspeed in 1997.

Johnny Eekhout and his brother Butch continue to build Cobras and work on various other mechanical projects, following in the footsteps of their fathers  panel beating workshop in Johannesburg, seen in the first photograph the street was renamed after the family name.

A love for cars and racing, adrenaline and living life in the moment. Dedication, long hours and hard work it takes before getting to enjoy the beauty and power of these cars. Getting your hands dirty can pay off. Its a lot like the journey we travel in our daily lives to find success.