hello

some years ago, a german artist presentet his scratchbuilt "sleeping beauties" u.a. a bugatti T 57 ventoux at the retromobile. on his web-site, he alsopresented a varity of other barnfinds, like a bugatti stevilio and several hispanos.does anybody have the link ??

regards
mike

Is this in 1:1 or were these scale models?

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Vive la Marque !!

Classic & sports Car featured this guy a while ago, he builds models of "barn-find" cars and trucks. If I remember correctly he searches for metal pieces already a little decayed and then build them up into these fabulous tributes to scrap yard cars. As far as I could tell they were pretty accurate, but their true beauty lies in this distressed patina he manage to give them.

Of course I cannot find that particular issue of C&SC now, but surely someone must remember this guy - his work is truly unique, it manages to combine model-building with sculpture. A very talented man indeed, and his works are ravishingly beautiful.

Regards
Johan

Martin Heukeshoven´s work can be seen at Retromobile every year. Hispano-Suiza, Facel Vega, Bugatti 57, but also Citroen DS and Porsche 356... and this year he´ll show something „very different“ – just make sure to see his exhibit at Retromobile. His website is www.martin-heukeshoven.de

Regards
sleevevalve

Techno Essen 2008

Also from Essen

Thanks to both Gerrit and Sleevevalve for the pictures and the link. Martin Heukeshoven's work is pure magic.

Thanks Again
Johan

folks, thank a lot, I really like this kind of art....

mike