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- Scale Model of the Nucleon, a 1958 Ford Motor Company Styling Conception for an Atomic-Powered Car - This 3/8-scale model was built to explore how the future of energy might affect the future of automotive design. The Ford Nucleon would have been powered by a rear-mounted, self-contained nuclear reactor. This atomic-automobile idea assumed, of course, that issues with nuclear safety and the size and weight of nuclear reactors would eventually be resolved. The Nucleon was never produced.
- 1958
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Scale Model of the Nucleon, a 1958 Ford Motor Company Styling Conception for an Atomic-Powered Car
This 3/8-scale model was built to explore how the future of energy might affect the future of automotive design. The Ford Nucleon would have been powered by a rear-mounted, self-contained nuclear reactor. This atomic-automobile idea assumed, of course, that issues with nuclear safety and the size and weight of nuclear reactors would eventually be resolved. The Nucleon was never produced.
- Dooling "Mercury Second Series" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1940-1941 - 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. This second series "Mercury" from Dooling Brothers features a cast aluminum body and frame. Its front-wheel-drive layout is somewhat unusual for a tether car.
- 1940-1941
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Dooling "Mercury Second Series" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1940-1941
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. This second series "Mercury" from Dooling Brothers features a cast aluminum body and frame. Its front-wheel-drive layout is somewhat unusual for a tether car.
- Zip Grandell Special Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1940-1950 - 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 is one of about six or eight models built by Charles "Zip" Grandell. Note the front-wheel-drive differential housing, and the suspension leaf springs at rear.
- 1940-1950
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Zip Grandell Special Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1940-1950
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 is one of about six or eight models built by Charles "Zip" Grandell. Note the front-wheel-drive differential housing, and the suspension leaf springs at rear.
- Toolbox, Used by George Hook, 1946-1952 - 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. Racers needed tools and spare parts with them at competitions. This box, used by George Hook, kept everything organized -- and included a place for the car as well.
- 1946-1952
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Toolbox, Used by George Hook, 1946-1952
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. Racers needed tools and spare parts with them at competitions. This box, used by George Hook, kept everything organized -- and included a place for the car as well.
- IBM 1405 Disc Storage Unit Model, circa 1960 -
- circa 1960
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IBM 1405 Disc Storage Unit Model, circa 1960
- General Motors GM-X Stiletto Scale Model, 1964 - This 1/9-scale model depicts the GM-X Stiletto concept car. A full size model was built later and shown at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. It was strongly influenced by aerospace design.
- 1964
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General Motors GM-X Stiletto Scale Model, 1964
This 1/9-scale model depicts the GM-X Stiletto concept car. A full size model was built later and shown at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. It was strongly influenced by aerospace design.
- Fox Proto "Long Tail" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1946-1947 - 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. Fox Specialties of Oakland, California, manufactured this model circa 1946. Its frame is aluminum, while its wood upper body is pine.
- 1946-1947
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Fox Proto "Long Tail" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1946-1947
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. Fox Specialties of Oakland, California, manufactured this model circa 1946. Its frame is aluminum, while its wood upper body is pine.
- Scale Model of Buroplan Office System, 1978-1983 -
- 1978-1983
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Scale Model of Buroplan Office System, 1978-1983
- Slot Car, Corvette Body, 1965-1970 - Slot car racing was a popular hobby by the early 1960s. A small electric motor, powered by current running through the track, ran the car faster or slower as the driver moved a plunger. Slot cars were modeled after everything on wheels. Sports cars, Formula One racers, stock cars, and regular production vehicles all appeared in small-scale versions.
- 1965-1970
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Slot Car, Corvette Body, 1965-1970
Slot car racing was a popular hobby by the early 1960s. A small electric motor, powered by current running through the track, ran the car faster or slower as the driver moved a plunger. Slot cars were modeled after everything on wheels. Sports cars, Formula One racers, stock cars, and regular production vehicles all appeared in small-scale versions.
- Slot Car, AC Cobra Body, 1960-1970 - Slot car racing was a popular hobby by the early 1960s. A small electric motor, powered by current running through the track, ran the car faster or slower as the driver moved a plunger. Slot cars were modeled after everything on wheels. Sports cars, Formula One racers, stock cars, and regular production vehicles all appeared in small-scale versions.
- 1960-1970
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Slot Car, AC Cobra Body, 1960-1970
Slot car racing was a popular hobby by the early 1960s. A small electric motor, powered by current running through the track, ran the car faster or slower as the driver moved a plunger. Slot cars were modeled after everything on wheels. Sports cars, Formula One racers, stock cars, and regular production vehicles all appeared in small-scale versions.