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- Korn "Indianapolis" 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 magnesium-bodied model of an Indianapolis-style racer was built by Barney (B.B.) Korn. While Korn's models weren't particularly fast, they were exceptional in their fine detail and craftsmanship.
- 1940-1941
- Collections - Artifact
Korn "Indianapolis" 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 magnesium-bodied model of an Indianapolis-style racer was built by Barney (B.B.) Korn. While Korn's models weren't particularly fast, they were exceptional in their fine detail and craftsmanship.
- Korn "Meteor" 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. B.B. Korn's models were some of the most detailed tether cars on the market. Cars like this "Meteor" were sold fully assembled.
- 1939-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Korn "Meteor" 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. B.B. Korn's models were some of the most detailed tether cars on the market. Cars like this "Meteor" were sold fully assembled.
- Korn "Indianapolis 29" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1948 - Tether cars, gasoline-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 of an Indianapolis-style car was built by Barney (B.B.) Korn. It used a .29-cubic-inch engine. While Korn's models weren't particularly fast, they showed exceptional craftsmanship.
- 1948
- Collections - Artifact
Korn "Indianapolis 29" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1948
Tether cars, gasoline-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 of an Indianapolis-style car was built by Barney (B.B.) Korn. It used a .29-cubic-inch engine. While Korn's models weren't particularly fast, they showed exceptional craftsmanship.
- Prototype Overhead Rotary Valve Engine Built by B.B. Korn, 1940-1949 - Barney Korn was among the most accomplished builders of tether cars in the 1930s and 1940s. His models were always beautifully detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. This prototype overhead-rotary-valve, twin-plug engine was one of Korn's most sophisticated pieces. It showcased his considerable skills as an engineer and machinist.
- 1940-1949
- Collections - Artifact
Prototype Overhead Rotary Valve Engine Built by B.B. Korn, 1940-1949
Barney Korn was among the most accomplished builders of tether cars in the 1930s and 1940s. His models were always beautifully detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. This prototype overhead-rotary-valve, twin-plug engine was one of Korn's most sophisticated pieces. It showcased his considerable skills as an engineer and machinist.
- Overhead Valve Engine, Built by B.B. Korn for a High School Shop Project, circa 1920 - Barney Korn was among the most accomplished builders of tether cars in the 1930s and 1940s. His models were always beautifully detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. This elaborate, water-cooled model engine, built by Korn in his high school shop class, features overhead valves operated by a chain-driven camshaft.
- circa 1920
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Overhead Valve Engine, Built by B.B. Korn for a High School Shop Project, circa 1920
Barney Korn was among the most accomplished builders of tether cars in the 1930s and 1940s. His models were always beautifully detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. This elaborate, water-cooled model engine, built by Korn in his high school shop class, features overhead valves operated by a chain-driven camshaft.
- Korn "Indianapolis 29" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car Kit, 1948 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. This unassembled kit is for one of Korn's "Indianapolis 29" models. Note that the buyer had to finish the rough edges of the balsa wood body and purchase the .29-cubic-inch engine separately.
- 1948
- Collections - Artifact
Korn "Indianapolis 29" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car Kit, 1948
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. This unassembled kit is for one of Korn's "Indianapolis 29" models. Note that the buyer had to finish the rough edges of the balsa wood body and purchase the .29-cubic-inch engine separately.
- "Indianapolis" Tether Car Mold Used by B.B. Korn, 1940-1941 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. While his models weren't particularly fast, they were exceptionally detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. He used this mold to create some of his "Indianapolis" model cars.
- 1940-1941
- Collections - Artifact
"Indianapolis" Tether Car Mold Used by B.B. Korn, 1940-1941
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. While his models weren't particularly fast, they were exceptionally detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. He used this mold to create some of his "Indianapolis" model cars.
- Tool Chest Used by B.B. Korn, 1939-1950 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. While his models weren't particularly fast, they were exceptionally detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. He used these tools while working on some of his tether cars.
- 1939-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Tool Chest Used by B.B. Korn, 1939-1950
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. While his models weren't particularly fast, they were exceptionally detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. He used these tools while working on some of his tether cars.
- Dynamometer, Built by B.B. Korn, 1938 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. His models were exceptionally detailed. Korn even made model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. Korn built this working dynamometer to test his model cars. It was adjustable for rear or front-wheel-drive models.
- 1938
- Collections - Artifact
Dynamometer, Built by B.B. Korn, 1938
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. His models were exceptionally detailed. Korn even made model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. Korn built this working dynamometer to test his model cars. It was adjustable for rear or front-wheel-drive models.
- Wood Patterns for B.B. Korn's "Indianapolis" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1940-1941 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. While his models weren't particularly fast, they were exceptionally detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. He used these wood patterns to create some of his tether cars.
- 1940-1941
- Collections - Artifact
Wood Patterns for B.B. Korn's "Indianapolis" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1940-1941
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. While his models weren't particularly fast, they were exceptionally detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. He used these wood patterns to create some of his tether cars.