This extraordinary collection of modeling won the Race Car category at the 2000 East Coast Meet. These models by Tony De Seta represent a vintage race car restoration shop. The #98 junior midget racer [lower left in photo] is a Micro Machine with the hood opened and an "Offy" [Offenhauser] engine installed. Wheels and tires are modified Herpa. The 1953 Hilegass sprint car [lower right center in photo] is scratchbuilt completely of brass rod and aluminum panels made from soda cans. It also has a scratchbuilt Offy engine and Herpa wheels and tires. The tools, body panels, spare parts, and workbenches are also scratchbuilt.

Posted March 28, 2000