by arrangement. Ready-to-run cars sold for about $45 in 1940, but by the late 1950s, running a prototype or streamliner could cost $300, or about $2700 in todays dollars. I have been collecting TETHER CARS for over 40 years and, in order to keep the collection fresh, offer, from time-to-time, cars for sale. also have a few pairs of side rails for this car at 15
included. The rectangular block
considerable degree of interest being shown in this
Ohlsson & Rice Tether Car Replacement Brake Lever. Smolnikov. needed to make a press
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When the mold was heated in a furnace, a hollow tire was produced. Pre-war cable tethered racers hit 100 mph, and oval track rail jobs went about 70 mph, limited in part by friction between the tiny wheels and the L-shaped rail that kept the cars from flying off the track. Tether car racing, also known as spindizzy racing, began in the late 1930s when a bunch of California kids cobbled together home-built model aircraft engine-powered cars running on tires pilfered from Goodyear and Firestone ashtrays. The 3.5inch 1066 tyre was specified for many original designs
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Dooling F-Car Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car Kit, 1946-1948 Triumph GT6
Triumph Spitfire
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By the age of four, I was taking apart old wind up alarm clocks that a jeweler friend of my father gave him. through the Retro Racing
Spur gear engine mount castings are just about impossible to find
Tether car racing endures today with organizations like the American Miniature Racing Car Association (AMRCA), which hosts races nationwide. MG TC, TD, TF
The other item is a gearbox housing that
O&R (?) Tether car pioneers, manufacturers, and racers, the Dooling Brothers, were early proponents of nitromethane fuel. Two left which will
Retro Racing Club supplies have been very hit and miss, more
Vintage Tether Car Parts (1 - 15 of 15 results) Price ($) Shipping 1937 Gendron Ford Full Size Pedal Car HighSierraLadybugs (5) $600.00 FREE shipping Strombecker Vintage Porsche 906 Shell Missing Parts BoutiqueShipShop (481) $19.26 $22.66 (15% off) FREE shipping 9 Vintage Mini Antique Car Kits by Strategic Parts Made in France TodaysYesteryear Tether car racing was administered by the American Miniature Racing Car Association, established in 1940. My name is Gary Barnes. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. these days, so the welcome news is that Bill Bannister can now cast
photos of the prototype tyres
The internals are again not copies but
These are priced at 30 each plus 3.80 UK postage,
The Matthews Foundry used this mold to make bodies for its model tether cars. At their peak popularity in the years surrounding World War II, some 25 major manufacturers -- and hundreds of individual builders -- produced tether cars. We are the specialist in the restoration and servicing of classic British cars. Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, VINTAGE TETHER Car Parts U- joint dogbone flywheel Dooling Hornet, Vintage Wen-Mac Automite 1950s-60s Tether Car Parts, AS IS, .049 Engines, Tires, VINTAGE ALL AMERICAN 1932 HOT ROD TETHER CAR NO MOTOR - PARTS - REPAIR - RESTORE, Vintage TESTORS INDY 500 Race Car GAS POWER Tether SPRITE Original FOR PARTS, Vintage Hot Rod Tether Car Racer Convertible top yellow parts repair, Vintage L.M. Tether car racing appealed to women and men alike. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Radio Control & Control Line\Tether Cars". If interested
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The typical tether car was powered by a .60-cubic-inch (10-cubic-centimeter) gas-powered motor. Want to know more? $6.00. Hydros
crankcase is a super quality casting with the Redfin name and
consummate examples of beating and planishing
The first is my father Howard Barnes and the second is Mr. Jim Ashlock, my 7th grade woodshop teacher at Kit Carson Junior High School in Sacramento, California. designs. performance, and recorded it as being more powerful
Vintage Tether Car | Buy Sell and Trade Vintage Tether Cars On the outside, tether cars look a lot like the vehicles that break land-speed records. Retro Club member Dave Cunliffe. collected or 17.50 including postage, Price
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Manufacturers tooled up and met increasing demand with DIY component kits and ready-to-race cars like so many scaled-down Kurtis Krafts. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. range of engines up to 5cc and further lightened where desired. 25 set plus 4.00 P&P, Price now reduced to 15
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Life is too short to drive boring cars By clicking here, you access the Moss website. Unfortunately, Korn's attention to detail came at a cost -- in weight and money. We have been
well established in the model aeroplane world for the range of
More Retro Tyres & A Spur
can use commercial gear sets or again be modified by
on a spur mount. This box belonged to Rose Allen, who raced throughout northern California in the mid-1940s. range of tyres suitable for
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Standard tether cars were built to 1/6 or 1/8 scale. Search our website to find what youre looking for. any recommendation or
ideal for larger retro cars of
friend would say?? sizes. Part No: GXL99950749940. Tether car and midget racers, early hot rodders, dry lakes land speeders, and early drag racers all shared the same Southern California timeline (watch Part 1 and Part 2). damped front suspension. Click Here for a list of Rodzy Parts Click Here for the Rodzy Instruction Manual We still have these Nylint Display Models while supply lasts Nylint Rodzy tether car Non running display car Only $89.99 for a Limited Time That's a $10.00 savings from the Reg Price of $99.99 and heavier cars. Tether cars can differ in price owing to various characteristics the average selling price at 1stDibs is $12,387, while the lowest priced sells for $1,155 and the highest can go for as much as $13,481. of vintage tyres, coupled with many of the repros
Many tether car engines relied on glow plugs for ignition. customers to their own ends. Cox Thimble Drome .049 Dune Buggy Tether Car Gas Power $49.00 1 bid $20.00 shipping 16h 32m Vintage 2 piece magnetic clutch TETHER CAR ENGINE FLYWHEEL DOOLING HORNET $12.50 3 bids $5.95 shipping 2d 22h TETHER CAR CASTING MITE CAR ..19 engine size $95.00 0 bids $12.55 shipping 3d 18h Original Roy Cox? 131, Dooling Brothers, were early proponents of nitromethane fuel, shared the same Southern California timeline, The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is just more of the same. now available from Alex at 25 and they do look spot
any speeds remotely
Australia he now has a selection of these for sale. When the aluminum cooled and solidified, a car body was produced. Thanks to Steve Betney and Alex for all
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During the past 25 years, I have been producing tether cars and related parts. Molten aluminum was poured into the mold to form the needed components. these to order. a pair plus mailing cost. In 1924, Korn went to work as a machinist for Howard Hughes. E&M Maserati body shells hand made in 16g alloy in two
In the beginning, tether car racers hooked their cars up to a string and stood at the center of a circle passing the lines over each other as one car overtook another. in operation. Sale Price from 93.79 Redfin page on OTW. What I learned from my father about craftsmanship was refined by Mr. Ashlock. 100mm dia rear wheels where the centres can machined
from the moulds machined by
project, especially now that the
fuel knock off as an alternative to the Oliver
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The photo above shows the patterns and not the
is a group of A2 in varying sizes and the circular
Racers experimented with front and rear-wheel drive configurations, just like their Indy and circle track influence. Bomb was never one of the most sought after, so is not
Meanwhile, vintage cars of the 1930s-1940s became prized collectibles. For full details of cost and delivery,
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and even complete cars and kits is Lev Shprints,
and appraised the car. Lancs. Now we are pleased to report
Some years ago, in the same general SoCal vicinity where tether car racing began, I ran into a tether car built by the departed cylinder head porter, drag racer, streamliner pioneer, and sculptor Jocko Johnson. The Dooling Arrow and parts from Fairabend
The standard-size tether car measured about 18 inches long, weighed between 6 and 9 pounds, and used a single-cylinder, two-stroke .60-cubic-inch (10-cubic-centimeter) engine.
vintage tether car parts for sale | eBay Part No: PP131336424. catalogue. probably be changed for a 'curly' style one to allow the
Thimble Drome Indiana Control Line Tether Cars, Gas Powered Car In Control Line Tether Cars. Tether Car, Parts,Wheels,Tires,Steam Punk Mechanical Wonders Of Gary Barnes This site is dedicated to two men who taught and mentored me at a very young age. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. commission, but now available to restorers of
E&M Maserati body shells hand made in 16g alloy in two
Prices range from 14 to 28 per pair, which includes postage (within the UK, overseas check first). For
packed in a GIs kit bag. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Resourceful racers built their own cars from scratch. Fuel Cap Strap Clip - Replaces OE Number 999-507-499-40. Ohlsson & Rice Tether Car Replacement Steering Wheel. available to tethered car enthusiasts and we await further
bodies for the E&M Maserati, initially as a
will be delayed slightly as the opportunity has been
Aftermarket and CAPA Quality Auto Part at Lowest Price. 9 race car, complete with engine SpottedDog1. Smaller-displacement ready-to-run cars like the mass-produced Thimble Drome and Rodzy were far more affordable and hit the market by the thousands as the popularity of sanctioned big car racing waned. car items and parts, visit
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Tether Cars - Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed it and failing. similar in style to an Oliver Tiger but does not pretend to be a
Access the "best of" at The Henry Ford and other great visit planning resources. 713715 emailjohn@johngoodall.me.uk. See details See terms and apply now Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard.Learn more Props are available either as a block at a sizeable
But propellers weren't nearly as efficient as gears, and pusher cars like this "Prop Rod" model from Cox never fared well in competition. Nitromethane and streamlining pushed tether cars to speeds over 150 mph, a racing achievement that ironically may have led to the decline of the sport. As their name suggests, tether cars initially were raced one at a time while tethered to a pole. or via his facebook page. M&E Wasp wheel alloy
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small spur at the tips and more substantial fillets on the boss
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While some racers might build their tether cars from scratch, or put them together from kits, those who were eager to get to the track could purchase fully assembled models. tool to make them for
Founders Tom, Hank and Russ Dooling were all accomplished tether car racers, so it's no surprise that Dooling models dominated competitions everywhere. It awarded this trophy to Frank Robertson in 1947. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Radio Control & Control Line\Tether Cars". Robert Michaud, the owner of Robert Pices d'autos Anglaises Inc., working jointly with Prolab Technolub Inc., have developed a 20W50 mineral oil containing zinc, phosphorus and an exclusive antifriction treatment,ideal for older engines. these to order. range of engines up to 5cc and further lightened where desired. these days, so the welcome news is that Bill Bannister can now cast
items. Shipping and Duty Fees may be waived - restriction do apply, please call or email us for details. View. The seller is "space_camp08 and is located in Indian Trail, North Carolina. for a list of Rodzy Parts, Click Here for the Rodzy Instruction Manual, See all the Cameron engines and company history at www.cameronengines.com
A rubber disk was placed in each half of the mold, with the removable steel disk -- seen here inside the bottom half -- sandwiched in between. The item "Tether Car with Vintage Parts Lot Project" is in sale since Friday, October 13, 2017. Original First year 1954 Cameron Big Nut Chino Rodzy $ 999.00 $ 899.00 Add to cart THE F.A. The difference in performance between a regular lubricant or additive and a good a additive is tremendous. Thimble Drome Vintage Tether Car & Wood Handle Early Unmarked, VINTAGE COX THIMBLE DROME TETHER CAR ENGINE, FUEL TANK, REAR END, TRANSMISSION, Vintage 2 piece magnetic clutch TETHER CAR ENGINE FLYWHEEL DOOLING HORNET, VINTAGE TETHER Car Tires Duro-matic TIRE Wheel set Dooling Mccoy, Vintage Roy Cox Thimble Drome Champion Tether Pusher Car ~ Red #44, Antique Vintage All American Hot Rod version of tether car NEEDS RESTORATION, Vintage Dooling Bros. Mercury Gas Powered Tether Race Car Blue Print, All Original 1940's vintage tether racer car Bolsa wood body, Vintage Gas Powered Aluminum Tether Car - 18" Long Homemade Prewar Gardner Tires, VINTAGE DOOLING F TETHER CAR Mc Coy Powered, Vintage Roy Cox Thimble Drome Champion Tether Pusher Car ~ Blue and Red #92, Vintage Invader Gas Powered Tether Race Car Blue Print Drawing, Vintage Alexander Gas Powered Tether Race Car Blue Print Drawing, Vintage Peerless Gas Powered Tether Race Car Blue Print Drawing, Vintage Tether -Car Project the "Spitfire" - Large GRILL SHELL. respond to further polishing from the slight
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Cox Tether Car Parts Lot | eBay Engine size typically was .60 cubic inches, and overall length was between 14 and 24 inches. Bamber Bridge. castings which will still have all the foundry flash in
For details of tyres and spur mounts, contact Bill Bannister
and useful tyres. for. Olsen Machine Works, which sold fully assembled models, was based in Venice, California.
the replica Dunlop tyres
713715 email. This site is dedicated to two men who taught and mentored me at a very young age. This item can be shipped worldwide. A very useful
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