Operating Instructions for the McCoy "Red Head 60" Racing Engine, 1956-1966
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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 McCoy "60" racing engine produced 1.32 horsepower. The "60" referred to its displacement of .6072 cubic inches. The engine used a glow plug for ignition.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Instructions (Document genre)
Date Made
1956-1966
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.42.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.625 in
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