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Gateway to artistic endeavors : Buda artist turns personal need into profitable sideline
by Dale Roberson
What would entice a person to build an 11’ aluminum horse?
An automobile logo.
Rex Butterfield built the horse in his Buda shop as homage to his favorite car, Ferrari. Butterfield and his wife drive the iconic Italian car and are long-time members of the Austin Ferrari Club.
The club holds a party every Friday evening prior to the annual Formula 1 race at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) near Elroy. Butterfield modified a trailer and took the horse to the most recent party.
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