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- Casting Plate for Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939 - 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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Casting Plate for Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939
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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- Matthews Tether Car Tire, circa 1940 - 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 rubber tire was produced by the Matthews Foundry of Fresno, California. Matthews tether cars were successful in sales and on race tracks.
- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Matthews Tether Car Tire, circa 1940
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 rubber tire was produced by the Matthews Foundry of Fresno, California. Matthews tether cars were successful in sales and on race tracks.
- Matthews "V-Car" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1941 - 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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "V-Car," a teardrop-shaped streamliner. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- 1941
- Collections - Artifact
Matthews "V-Car" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1941
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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "V-Car," a teardrop-shaped streamliner. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- Casting Plate for Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939 - 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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Casting Plate for Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939
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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- Casting Plate for Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939 - 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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Casting Plate for Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939
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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939 - 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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939
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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- Matthews Achiever Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1940 - 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, with interchangeable front and rear axles, is from Matthews Foundry of Fresno, California. It's of the enclosed "cabin car" style and doesn't have an open cockpit.
- 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Matthews Achiever Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1940
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, with interchangeable front and rear axles, is from Matthews Foundry of Fresno, California. It's of the enclosed "cabin car" style and doesn't have an open cockpit.
- Matthews Tether Car Tire Mold, circa 1940 - 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 Matthews Foundry used this mold to produce rubber tires for its line of tether cars. The removable insert disc allowed either hollow or solid tires to be made.
- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Matthews Tether Car Tire Mold, circa 1940
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 Matthews Foundry used this mold to produce rubber tires for its line of tether cars. The removable insert disc allowed either hollow or solid tires to be made.