Champion Gas Powered Model Engine, 1935-1955
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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 models typically were powered by small single-cylinder, two-stroke engines. The metal fins radiating from the cylinder head helped cool the engine.
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 models typically were powered by small single-cylinder, two-stroke engines. The metal fins radiating from the cylinder head helped cool the engine.
Artifact
Engine (Power producing equipment)
Date Made
1935-1955
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.117
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Brass (Alloy)
Ceramic (Material)
Copper (Metal)
Plastic
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in
Width: 3.5 in
Length: 4.75 in
Inscriptions
engine: CHAMPION / H32 spark plug: CHAMPION VG-2 / MADE IN U.S.A.
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