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Second Age: 1962 through 1968:
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Builder
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Article
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Reason(s) for Inclusion
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Status:
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10. Turbine Tub
Click link for Photo!
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Jim Keeler
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Rod & Custom, 2-62
Cover and page 46
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Fantastic model, especially with the Revell Turbine engine, great styling modifications, inspired many copies, one of
first models to appear as a "prop" for article in "big car" magazines
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Gustavson has started restoration. Original model owned by Museum.
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11. The Shamrock
Click link for Photo!
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Dave Shuklis
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Car Craft, August '62 pgs. 44-45
See Museum Web page for magazine references to other Shuklis models
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High profile customizing model of early, mainstream magazine coverage. Early, leading advocate of
sophisticated building. Amazing detail. Valiant struggle against debilitating illness.
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Shamrock restored and in the Museum (restored by Pat Covert and Bob Downey). Model owned by Museum.
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12. Custom Collections
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Sheldon Cousins
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Model Car Science, Car Model; June 1964, p. 16
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Though the styling was questionable, Cousins' work was ubiquitous and representative of the
"butterdish" school of customizing
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Available
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13. '60 Chevy
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Mike Yamashita
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Model Champions, 1963, page 35
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Though not entirely successful in scale realism, this model was another example (along with
the work of Svitek and Hiscano) of exploring the limits of realistic, operational detailing in model car building.
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Available
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14. MCS X-100
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Bob Paeth
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MCS 4-63, p. 26-29
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One of the earliest "fantasy" models. Picked up on Roth-esque styling. Feature of
a how-to article.
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In Museum (donated by Paeth)
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15 Dixie Bee
See a complete article on the cloned model here...
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Robert Smith?
Oscar Koveleski?
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Car Model; 10-63, cover
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Unique styling, interesting customizing subject, copied many times
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In Museum. Model Finished, featured in Vol 6 No. 1 of The Builder and on the web
site. Work by Bill Taylor
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16. MCS XI
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Jim Keeler
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Model Car Science, 8-63, p. 24-27
Model Car Science 9-63, p. 11-15
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One of the earliest examples of full customizing in a magazine. Adventurous model by
installation of bubble top, frame swapping, opening/hinged door, candy paint.
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This model will be presented at GSL-XXIII (2011). Gustavson finishing chassis. Model owned by Museum.
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17. Crusader
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Robert A. "Smitty" Smith
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Car Model, 9-63, pp. 19-20
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First major customizing model feature model: pioneered sectioning, chopping, chassis
detailing, engine wiring, candy painting, extensive media coverage.
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Restored by Mark Gustavson,
In Museum.
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18. Sty-Ray
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Charles Gibilterra
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Car Model 10-63, p. 49
Car Model, Feb. 64
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Pioneered fiberglass casting of master modeler, Scratch building excellence, beautiful finish
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July 2006: Charles appears in Jacobus' book on the Fisher Body Craftsman Build. Contact made. Availability of model
unknown.
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19. Off Beat Beauty
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Donald Katz
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Car Model, 2-'64, cover and pgs. 22,27
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Remarkable example of offset styling, major winner in Revell-Pactra I, super craftsmanship,
feature articles
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Available.
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20. Pegasus
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Richard Mike Johnson
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Model Champions page 12; CM 11-63, p. 17, 19 and the cover
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National Senior Winner, Revell-Pactra Contest. Sophisticated styling, good detailing, model was used as template
for trophies in later R-P II and III contests.
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Available.
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21. Corvette Roadster
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Tom Davison
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Car Model, 11-'63, cover
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Pioneering use of metalflake painting, major winner at Revell-Pactra I
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Jeff Worsham has started model. Original builder Tom Davison has been contacted by Museum.
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22. '62 Pontiac
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Jerry Svitek
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Model Champions 1963
Page 10
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Awarded "Most Working Parts" in Revell-Pactra. One of the earliest examples of very aggressive detailing,
concentrating on working parts.
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Original model exists. Lost touch with builder after initial interview.
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23. Black Beauty
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Augie Hiscano
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Model Champions 1963
Page 9
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Aggressively detailed model with working parts. Awarded "Just Plain Fantastic" at Revell-Pactra
I. Attention to detail, operational/scale details, Scratch building details.
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In the Museum.
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24 Dragster
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Jim Ray Yonts
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Model Champions, page 6, 1964; CM 11-63, p. 19
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One of the earliest examples of drag racing machinery. Sophisticated
detailing. Working parts.
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Available.
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25. Two-engine
Dragster
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Carl Dunn
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Car Model, January, 1964, pgs 16-17; Model Champions, page 8
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Leading edge detailing, helped pioneer drag modeling details, won top award in
Revell-Pactra I national contest
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Norman Veber (Replicas and Miniatures Co.) Has resin cast the P-51 engines and other parts
required to clone this great model.
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26. Tiger by the Tail
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Bob Sifferd
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Car Model, Sept. '64,
pgs. 18-20
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Very good early example of replication of a real custom car. Extremely clean workmanship.
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Available.
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27. Blue Roadster
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Augie Hiscano
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Car Model
December 1964, p. 20
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Co-senior winner of Revell-Pactra II contest. Further refinement of fantastic details pioneered on the Black
Bandit.
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In Museum.
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28. '29 Ford Roadster
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Jack Herndon
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Car Model 3-65, p. 27
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One of the wilder examples of prototypical customizing from the era. Well executed.
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Bob Paeth (RIP) started the body work - basic body in shop of Mark S. Gustavson. Gordon
Clark is searching out needed parts.
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29. Astrodan
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Lonio Stern
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Car Model 6-64 pg. 13
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The first examples of asymmetrical styling. Well executed models for the time.
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Model was on display at GSL-XXII (2009); Model needs to have its interior finished and then
final assembly.
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30. Astrorod
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Lonio Stern
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Car Model 7-65, pgs.18-19
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Another wild example of styling. Major presence in CM
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Available.
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31. Custom
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Richard Carroll
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Model Car Science, 7-65, pgs. 34-35
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Revell-Testor III winner. First example of an entire new style of building scratch
built, brass-bodied customs with custom lacquer finishes. This style was later developed by Denny Johnson.
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Available.
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32. Neumann's '32 Ford Roadster 1/8
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Don Emmons
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Rod and Custom Model, 6-64/7-64
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The best of the early 1/8 scale conversions, it demonstrated Emmons' sense of realism and
commitment to aggressive building
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Paul Mendoza. Substantial start on engine and chassis by end of 2009.
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33. Golden Rod
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Al Gaby
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Car Model 5-64, p. 20, and cover shot
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Another of the early, well-done custom rods. Probably inspired by the Dixie Bee and the Crusader.
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Available.
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34. Telstar & Gold Nugget
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Bob Sifferd
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Car Model 7-64, p. 48-49
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Sifferd's two models were innovative, and helped define the "golden age" ofmodel car
customizing. Excellent early example of iriginal "futuristic" design. Presaged later styling on Dodge Deora.
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Available. Bob Sifferd is available to assist.
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35. Ferrari 250 GTO
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Michel Conti
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Rod and Custom Models, 8-64, p. 13
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Another of the early leaders in complete scratch building, creation of real wire wheels,
scale appearance.
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Available.
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36. Model Collection: Mercedes Benz 300-SL, Ferrari Superfast, Ferrari 250
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Manuel Olive Sans
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Rod and Custom Models, 8-64, p. 16-17, Rod and Custom Models 9-64, p. 62-63
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Incredible scale details, one of pioneering scratch builders to use hammered brass panels,
machining, attention to scale detail. The best of the early replicas of Ferrari model. Incredible level of scale detail, virtually unheard of in the early Sixties. Also, important because
of the subject matter. Presaged the work of Wingrove
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Available.
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37. Willys Pickup
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Don Emmons
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Rod and Custom Models, 12-64, p. 57-62
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Another example of high-profile, aggressive model making based on a
conversion. Featured aluminum working.
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Already in Museum (original model). Loaned by Don Emmons
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38. '62 Ford COE
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Bob Nordberg
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Rod and Custom Models, 12-64, p. 28
Car Model, 7-65, p. 20
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One of the best early examples of commercial truck modeling. Bob's work was highly
detailed and encouraged other builders to venture away from the standard.
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Available.
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39. Sting Ray
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Dennis Bryant
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Car Model, January 1965,
pgs. 26-27
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Sophisticated Scratch building and styling. Innovative techniques. Precise work in an era with too much
"butterdish" styling.
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Available.
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40. '57 Thunderbird
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Harry Auffinger
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Car Model 4-65, p. 28, cover
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Extraordinary custom building, attention to detailing, aesthetic styling, cover model.
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Rick Wright started this model but passed away in early 2008. Tim Burkhardt with help from
Steve Catron and Albuquerque Model Car Club, has taken on the project.
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41. '57 Chevy
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Harry Auffinger
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Car Model 12-65, p. 39
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Relatively crisp styling in an age of 'butterdish' styling. One of a series of great models.
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Available.
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42. '57 Thunderbird
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Duane Gibson
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Car Model 4-65, p. 47
Model Car Science 7-65, p. 34
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Won the top paint award at Revell-Pactra II contest administered with the ISCA
shows. Innovative/graceful styling.
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Available.
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43. Dragster
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Tom Yonts
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Car Model, January 1965, p. 42
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An additional great example of sophisticated, realistic detailing form the Yonts brothers.
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Available.
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44. Mid-engined
custom
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Charles Jones
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Car Model, Aug. 1964, p. 56; Model Car Science, Aug. '64, p. 21; Model Car
Science, Aug. '65, p.21
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Svelte and tasteful styling, top winner in Modelrama Championship competition sponsored by
International Modeler's Guild (alter ego to Revell-Pactra show).. Model should have been built full size by Ed Roth, but Roth defaulted. Original model lost at Roth facility.
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April 2008: Trustee Alan Raab has first version of the body and is working with Jones to
perfect body and build the chassis. body and is, and will modify it following discussions with original builder, Chuck Jones. Revell parts-pack '57 Corvette frame purchased. Gustavson to paint the
final casting of the body, and Raab/Jones to finish rest of model.
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45. Dragster
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Rich Morgan
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Car Model 12-65, pgs. 35-36
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Top winning model of the Revell-Testor contest. Very sophisticated styling decisions,
excellent scale work.
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Model finished and on display in Museum.
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46. European classic cars (collection)
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Tomas Alani Huguet
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Car Model, February 1966, pgs. 54-55
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Another European scratch builder featuring European classic cars. In the tradition of
Sans and Conti, Huguet presaged Wingrove. Excellent work in an era of declining American model building.
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Available.
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47. "Nervous Nomad"
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Paul Sable
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Car Model, May 1966, pgs. 55-60
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Major "how-to" article on how to make a competition car of a '55 Chevy Nomad. Article
is highly detailed, and features extensive conversion work.
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Tim Pentacost completed clone and is on display at the Museum. Model owned by Museum.
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48. '49 Mercury
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Paul Sable
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Car Model, May 1966
pgs. 33-37
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Though the workmanship was spotty at times, this model represented a major attempt by the editors and Sable to revive
model car customizing that, by 1966, ???
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Rick Wright completed the model. On display. Model owned by Museum.
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