Ferrari literature and art/model Expo

Just got word that the 2017 Ferrari Expo literature/art/model show will be on March 25th 2017 at Continental Autosport Ferrari Maserati near Chicago. More info coming. We will have the model contest again along with real vintage Ferrari/Maserati/Alfa as well as new cars on display.

 

I am hoping this original unrestored 1750 will still be at the dealer in March.
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I am trying to do 4 cars for the 2017 Ferrari Expo. This is the first, a 1/12th scale Jaguar XKE Cunningham Lemans 1962 based on a resin built model that has a pretty good stock body. I found one damaged and really cheap on ebay. I finished the body modifications and put the first coats of paint on. It still needs blue stripes and race numbers along with many details. My second car wich I will post this week is a 1/12th scale Dino 206 #0842 as raced at Sebring in 1966. Based on a Ultimate Joel Fumey body I bought broken into several parts from a builder in Belgium I had to make most of the parts and early Dino wheels.
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For Ferrari Expo 2017 Saturday March 25th at Continental Autosport Ferrari/Maserati

Please contact Hugh Ruthven, 345 E. Russell St. Barrington, Il 60010
TEL- 847/ 382-3020, FAX 847/ 382-1439,
EMAIL- [email protected]

 

Almost finished with my 3rd model for the Ferrari Expo contest. Ferrari D50 1956 French GP aero body as tested in 1/24th scale. This is based on the FPPM resin kit wich I liked the shape of alot. Still needs steering wheel and exhaust weathering.
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Also the email from FCA about the event. Contact Hugh for more information...


"Continental Auto sports has offered to host the 2017 Ferrari Literature, Art and Model Expo once again, this will be the 39th year for this event.

The model contest will continue to *be a big part of this event. Contact Tom Tanner if interested in having your model judged.* Tom’s contact information is on the attached form.

Last year was a total success with all the tables being Sold Out and we even had a waiting list for tables.

Check your calendars and make your table reservation early. Do not wait until March 20th. The dead line is March 7th, as we have already had numerous requests for tables.

Pease feel free to pass along my contact information to your friends who might be interested in setting up a display .

Thank you for your interest and consideration."

Hugh Ruthven

 

Well Continental Autosports is stocking up on fine vintage cars. Several of these will be at the Expo....
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Only 1 month to go....Here are a few more models I am doing for the expo in 1/24th and 1/12th scales.
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No that is the 1/12th Ultimate 206S Dino. I did #0842 as it ran at Sebring in 1966 with 5 spoke wheels. Will show more photos next week.

 

FPPM 1/24th scale resin kit. It has a full engine and fuel tank. Will post more photos next week. I think he nailed the shape of #0684.

 

Yes those two gentleman make it happen along with the many helpers. We have a large amount of sports car collectors in the Chicago and Midwest region including people from Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota ect...that attend this show. Just talking to this very knowledgeable group is worth the visit. The vintage cars, books and models make it a must do show for people in the center of the country.

 

I just finished the Dino 206 #0842 model in 1/12th scale as it ran at Sebring in March 1966. I will only be able to make 3 models this year, all Ferrari's. The Jaguar will have to wait.


This Saturday is the Ferrari literature and model show.
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Good turnout again and always a fun time. It is good to talk to other vintage Italian car owners about the issues they have been dealing with on their Italian exotics. Always makes me feel better.

Here are a few more photos... John did you make it this year? I did not have time to get around to many tables.
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