Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, Built by George Riff, 1945-1950
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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. This model is one of a small batch built by George Riff of Chicago. The "AMRCA" decal, on the car's rear left, was for the American Miniature Racing Car Association.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Model car
Date Made
1945-1950
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.161
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Fiberglass
Iron alloy
Rubber (Material)
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 17.25 in
Inscriptions
decal:
AMRCA
decal:
FRANNY'S POWER
plaques (2), engraved:
RIFF
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