Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1940-1950
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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. This model is equipped with guide wheels on its left side. The wheels held the car to a guide rail when it was raced on a board track.
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. This model is equipped with guide wheels on its left side. The wheels held the car to a guide rail when it was raced on a board track.
Artifact
Model car
Date Made
1940-1950
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.170
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Rubber (Material)
Steel (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 18.5 in
Inscriptions
front tire: C-R / HAYWARD, CAL.
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