Ramón Cubiró and his talented team at Velasor have taken slot-car building to a superb new level.
The Barcelona-based group has produced a collection of brilliant miniature 1:32 vintage racing cars that as static pieces match any model for accuracy and detail.
But Velasor’s intricate beauties feature hidden electric motors so they can run on a slot-racing track if a collector is tempted to risk these handmade jewels.
Ramón Cubiró’s interest in slot-cars was sparked at the age of eight
“I didn’t want to build just static models,” says Ramón, who has been fascinated by slot-car racing since the age of eight, when his father presented him with a Scalextric set.
“My dad restored religious relics but also loved slot-cars. I began by helping him fix his Strombecker racers.
“That led to making up spare parts, which is where my business started.
“But from him and my grandfather I got my artistic appreciation.”
The intricate Bugatti T13 of Pierre de Vizcaya is depicted beautifully in a detailed diorama
