American Supercraft "Speed Chief" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939-1940
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Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. The "Speed Chief" model was a product of the American Supercraft Corporation of Chicago. The company made between 75 and 100 kits over its lifetime.
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. The "Speed Chief" model was a product of the American Supercraft Corporation of Chicago. The company made between 75 and 100 kits over its lifetime.
Artifact
Model car
Date Made
1939-1940
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.87
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Paint (Coating)
Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Color
Beige (Color)
Gold (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 8.75 in
Width: 10 in
Length: 20 in
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