O.k. , it's been awhile since my last post so here is another one of my cars.
It's a 1958-59 Moss 1/4 midget they were manufactured in Inglewood California.
They built both 1/2 midgets and 1/4 midgets, but they built very few 1/4 cars.
This car was raced out of Houston Texas, it was also raced at the 1959 -60
Tulsa Oklahoma National.
It does have some race damage, but overall it's in good condition.
This is another one of my favorite cars and I hope you like it.
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Update:
This comment was left ...wanted to add it to the post.
So cool that Randy took the time to tell the history of this car.
*Thanks Randy if you ever stop by this blog again..please leave your contact info would love to talk to you some more about this car.
COMMENT:
"This Quarter Midget raced at the Houston Gulf Coast Racetrack in 1958-59. It also raced in Pasadena, TX. in 1960.
You are correct about the participation of this car at the Tulsa Nationals.
This car was driven by the late, Sandra Honea of Houston, TX.
The scoop located on top of the rear turtle hull was the innovation of her late Dad.
The scoop is from a 1955 Caddy. Ironically, her Dad worked at a Cadillac dealership in Houston.
Sandra often wondered what happened to her race car before her passing.
If this car is ever for sale, please contact me immediately. Our plans are to open a Texas Quarter Midget Museum. This car is part of Texas Quarter Midget racing history."
-Randy,
Houston, TX.
Good job baby-cakes
ReplyDeleteThis Quarter Midget raced at the Houston Gulf Coast Racetrack in 1958-59. It also raced in Pasadena, TX. in 1960.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct about the participation of this car at the Tulsa Nationals.
This car was driven by the late, Sandra Honea of Houston, TX.
The scoop located on top of the rear turtle hull was the inovation of her late Dad.
The scoop is from a 1955 Caddy. Ironically, her Dad worked at a Cadillac dealership in Houston.
Sandra often wondered what happened to her race car before her passing.
If this car is ever for sale, please contact me immediately. Our plans are to open a Texas Quarter Midget Museum. This car is part of Texas Quarter Midget racing history.
-Randy,
Houston, TX.
Randy,
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to tell me the history of the car. I appreciate it!
Will you please leave your contact info next time you come by my blog.
Would love to talk to you more about it.
Billy-
Bill,
ReplyDeleteJust found your site. Very kool. I have a garage full including 4 Moss (one 1/4 and 3 1/2's) What's your email/ I'll send you some photos. Terry terence.brannigan@gartnr.com
Billy,
ReplyDeleteIn reference to the Red and White #10 Moss Midget, I raced against this car in my Quarter Midget racing days in the late 50's and early 60's in Texas and other events. I drove a Pacemaker Midget like the one you have posted on your blog.
For more information on this car contact me at playdaydj@aol.com
Regards,
-Randy
Houston, TX