Pacemaker "59" Engine, 1946-1947
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Artifact Overview
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 Pacemaker "59" race engine was produced by Pacemaker Engines of New York, New York. "59" refers to its displacement of .594 cubic inches.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Engine (Power producing equipment)
Date Made
1946-1947
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.43
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Iron (Metal)
Magnesium
Steel (Alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Gray (Color)
Blue
Red
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in (engine)
Width: 2.625 in (engine)
Length: 5.125 in (engine)
Height: 2.5 in (box)
Width: 6.25 in (box)
Length: 5.5 in (box)
Inscriptions
The | PACEMAKER "59" | CLASS "C" | CUSTOM-BUILT | MODEL ENGINE
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