Provence Moulage are launching a new series of hand made models under the name 'Cars and Drivers'. Each will celebrate the career of a racing 'giant' and be presented - in similar style to the one above - on a display base together with a suitable graphic backdrop. The first - the subject of our photo - is of Juan Manuel Fangio with his Gran Premio International Del Note Argentina road race 1940 Chevrolet TC Coupé.
More Indy models
Colin Fraser's Formula Models range has come up with an exciting futures list which includes the Montoya Indy 500 winning Target G Force, the 1975 winning Unser Eagle, Johncock's 1973 winning STP Eagle and all the Indy 500 winners from 1998 onwards. Work is also progressing well on the Target Reynard 981 (ref FOR010), and also the 981 of Greg Moore (ref FOR013). For the future Fraser is looking to make four new models a year and for subject inspiration will look at not just Indy winners but other significant cars that race in US open-wheel series - i.e. cars that only turn left.
Here's your chance!
Maserati are running an international modelling competition to coincide with the launch of the new Spider. Full details and an entry form can be found at www.maserati.it under the 'Heritage' heading in the 'Model Cars' section. Entries are welcome on 'paper' at first and it appears that the company will pay to freight models for the actual competition which takes place in Bologna. Those chosen will be displayed for a month.