Tether Car Cast Components, 1930-1950

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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. These metal components include a car body, a belly pan, axles, and wheel hubs.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Model car

Date Made

1930-1950

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2013.47.103

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.

Material

Aluminum (Metal)

Color

Colorless
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 9.75 in
Width: 7.25 in
Length: 19 in

Tether Car Cast Components, 1930-1950