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09/11/2026 2:41 pm
Born in 1936, Tommy Ivo was a child actor and avid race car build/driver. By the early 1960s he was a child and teen actor even in his 20s due to his youthful looks. He had spots in "Dobbie Gillis, Leave it to Beaver and even a 1955 episode of the Lone Ranger. You could briefly see him and his drag cars in those beach blanket, surf and race car movies with the likes of Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon. I still have the Hot Rod magazine with him and his 4 engine "Showboat" dragster which, as a kid, I though it was the coolest thing ever. I corresponded with him years ago and he was a very nice guy. Acme gave him a bundle of his dragster models to sell and he sent a ton of achival stuff along with his autographs. I'm so happy to see him still doing well.
Christopher Moroni and Paul Rouffa reacted
09/11/2026 3:08 pm
Great subject and read. Many, many years ago, I got to see Tommy race the Showboat at Atco Dragway. A sight to behold.
John Bono
North Jersey
Rich Sufficool and Christopher Moroni reacted
09/11/2026 5:04 pm
Love these GMP dragsters.... and glad to hear about Tommy!
Rich Sufficool reacted
09/11/2026 5:38 pm
Rich; Thanks for the back story on Tommy. I did not know this. I have tried to get his 4-engine dragster by GMP a few times, just too pricey. I do have his 2-engine dragster.
Rich Sufficool reacted
09/11/2026 11:46 pm
I have tried to get his 4-engine dragster by GMP a few times....
What I love most about any GMP dragster, is their real aluminum bodies! 👍 🤓
