Righter "Dennymite" Airstream Engine, 1937-1946
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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. The "Dennymite" in this engine's name refers to Reginald Denny. An actor by trade, Denny became interested in model airplanes and marketed kits through his Reginald Denny Industries.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Engine (Power producing equipment)
Date Made
1937-1946
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Manufactured by Righter Manufacturing Company for Reginald Denny Industries in southern California.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.48
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Chrome steel
Iron (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Silver (Color)
Orange (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in (engine)
Width: 2.5 in (engine)
Length: 4.75 in (engine)
Height: 2.5 in (box)
Width: 8.5 in (box)
Length: 6.25 in (box)
Inscriptions
Box lid:
DENNYMITE | Airstream | FLYING | HORSEPOWER
Front of box:
DENNYMITE | Airstream | STREAMLINED POWERFUL | DEPENDABLE |
It's New | ALL ALUMINUM PARTS ARE PERMANENT MOLD CASTINGS | Compare NINE STAR CONSTRUCTION
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