Custom scale model builder Ad Gevers has recently finished a special custom repair project of a Caterpillar Holt 75 Track-Type Tractor.

Last month I got the oppertunity from a very good friend, Butch Diggins from Keystone Construction Diecast, in America to become the very rare Caterpillar Holt 75 Track-Type Tractor. Without any doubt THE number ONE on my must have missing scale models in my Caterpillar collection. This handmade brass construction precision scale model is made in a limited edition of only 75 pieces in 2002 by CCM in scale 1:48.

But besides that small number there have also been released 300 pieces Holt 75 "Holt Manufacturing Company" versions for the Caterpillar dealer HOLT. Butch did have #113 from the Holt dealer serie which unfortunately was not quite more whole and complete and which also lacked the luxurious gift box and the signed certificate. But still a unique opportunity .....

..... and so after (very) brief consultation with Ad we decided to take up the challenge to bring this Holt 75 "Holt Manufacturing Company" the Netherlands and restore it and restore it back to its former glory.

Obviously, from this project a Making-of Caterpillar Holt 75 Tractor "Holt Manufacturing Company" be started, but for now we share just a single picture before the project started. Stay tuned - To be continued!

Ad and Wouter