Assembly Instructions for the Korn "Indianapolis 29" Gas Powered Racing Tether Car Kit, 1948
THF146974 / Assembly Instructions for the Korn "Indianapolis 29" Gas Powered Racing Tether Car Kit, 1948
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Artifact Overview
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. This sheet includes assembly instructions for one of Korn's "Indianapolis 29" model kits. It also contains some advice for would-be racers: "Remember that good fuel, hot spark and a clean car are essential for top speed."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Instructions (Document genre)
Date Made
1948
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.156.4
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)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 5.875 in (folded)
Width: 16.75 in (unfolded)
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Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Few tether car makers matched the skill of Barney Korn. His remarkably detailed and largely hand-built models stood apart from mass produced units by larger manufacturers. Korn's models weren't big sellers – they were too slow for serious racers and too expensive for amateurs – but modern collectors value them for their beauty and rarity.