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Soapbox Derby Car with Albuquerque Tribune Sponsor
Soapbox Derby Car with Albuquerque Tribune Sponsor
Soapbox Derby Car with Albuquerque Tribune Sponsor

Soapbox Derby Car with Albuquerque Tribune Sponsor

Dateca. 1961
Mediumwood, paint, metal, plastic
ClassificationsRecreational Objects
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Anthony Meketa
Object numberPC2014.43.1
DescriptionThis Soapbox Derby Car was built by Anthony Meketa who won first place in the Duke City Derby, 1962, and then took additional awards at the All-American Soapbox Derby in Akron, Ohio. With a black wooden frame, The Albuquerque Tribune is painted to the side. The two back wheels are painted red and the front two wheels are a metallic silver. There is the number four in black with a white square background on the side and top of the car. Inside the car is a hollowed metal wheel.
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