Slot Car, AC Cobra Body, 1960-1970
THF311064 / Slot Car, AC Cobra Body, 1960-1970
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Artifact Overview
Slot car racing was a popular hobby by the early 1960s. A small electric motor, powered by current running through the track, ran the car faster or slower as the driver moved a plunger. Slot cars were modeled after everything on wheels. Sports cars, Formula One racers, stock cars, and regular production vehicles all appeared in small-scale versions.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Slot car
Date Made
1960-1970
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.365.127
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Steven K. Hamp
Material
Copper (Metal)
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Rubber
Wire
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.25 in
Width: 1.5 in
Length: 3.25 in
Inscriptions
product package:
HO SCALE
Thunderjet 500
AC Cobra
No 1370 - 2.98
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