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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.
- 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.
- Pacemaker "59" Engine, 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. This Pacemaker "59" race engine was produced by Pacemaker Engines of New York, New York. "59" refers to its displacement of .594 cubic inches.
- 1946-1947
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Pacemaker "59" Engine, 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. This Pacemaker "59" race engine was produced by Pacemaker Engines of New York, New York. "59" refers to its displacement of .594 cubic inches.
- 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.
- 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.
- Operating Instructions for the McCoy "Red Head 60" Racing Engine, 1956-1966 - 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.
- 1956-1966
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Operating Instructions for the McCoy "Red Head 60" Racing Engine, 1956-1966
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.
- C & R "Special" or "Curly Car" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1947-1950 - 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 model was produced by C & R Products Company of Hayward, California. C & R "Curly Cars" were nicknamed after company owner and racer Curly Glover.
- 1947-1950
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C & R "Special" or "Curly Car" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1947-1950
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 model was produced by C & R Products Company of Hayward, California. C & R "Curly Cars" were nicknamed after company owner and racer Curly Glover.
- Dooling "Mercury Deluxe" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939-1940 - 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. Dooling Brothers, of Los Angeles, California, manufactured a complete line of open-cockpit and streamliner models. Company owners Tom, Harris and Russell Dooling were successful tether car racers themselves.
- 1939-1940
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Dooling "Mercury Deluxe" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939-1940
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. Dooling Brothers, of Los Angeles, California, manufactured a complete line of open-cockpit and streamliner models. Company owners Tom, Harris and Russell Dooling were successful tether car racers themselves.
- Syncro Rocket Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car Kit, 1938-1939 - 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. Syncro Devices, Inc., of Detroit, Michigan, made this model kit of an open-cockpit racer about 1938. Syncro built approximately 75-100 kits during its two years in production.
- 1938-1939
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Syncro Rocket Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car Kit, 1938-1939
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. Syncro Devices, Inc., of Detroit, Michigan, made this model kit of an open-cockpit racer about 1938. Syncro built approximately 75-100 kits during its two years in production.
- Dooling "Pee Wee" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1942 - 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. Dooling Brothers, of Los Angeles, California, manufactured a complete line of open-cockpit and streamliner models. Company owners Tom, Harris and Russell Dooling were successful tether car racers themselves.
- 1942
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Dooling "Pee Wee" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1942
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. Dooling Brothers, of Los Angeles, California, manufactured a complete line of open-cockpit and streamliner models. Company owners Tom, Harris and Russell Dooling were successful tether car racers themselves.