Misha

Indeed sad news having followed his career since the 50s when he was an upcoming driver ace here and in Europe. He transformed America's approach to automotive performance and supported it till his final days. His remarkable heart surgery and his genourousity to bettering the health of others, especially children marks him as a modern humanitarian that is rare these days. Monterey speed week this year will be all the more poignant as Shelby and Cobra are the featured marque. We all will mourn Carroll's passing with our own memories, mementos, and, of course models...

In the distant past, the best looking Nailhead was in the AMT double Trophy Kit of the 40 Willys and 32 Ford Tudor. The Buick was for the Ford and it's best feature were the matching valve covers and spark plug cover, which together would focus the eye on the unique head this engine used. It was topped by a set of triple deuces on the intake. The Ford was a custom with a channeled body with small trim fenders riding above a triple set of lake pipes running along the side. The grille featured an Edsel upright grille surroundedp by over and under Lucas lights. Unfortunately this half of the double kit has not seen the light of day, whereas we have had the Willys with us over the years.