Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1938-1942
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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.
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.
Artifact
Model car
Date Made
1938-1942
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, California, Hayward
Creator Notes
Tires manufactured by C & R Products Company, Hayward, California.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.53
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Metal
Paint (Coating)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Red
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 17.625 in
Inscriptions
Body: 3 Rear tires: C-R | HAYWARD, CAL.
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