The towing eye looks fragile, but the bottom diagonals attach to metal straps riveted to the radiator supports and the vertical diagonal (you know what I mean !) just locates the eye.
pulling on the eye actually pushes on the radiator so long as the tow rope has an approach angle. This towing eye is NOT used for towing or loading or strapping down the car. It would not do well with repeated lateral forces. We use the roll bar for towing and loading. With the nose in place it is hidden, but with the nose off for tech inspections, it is visible..
