Red Metal Body Track Rail Race Car, Circa 1952
Located in London, GB
Fabulous scratch built model race car, circa 1952. A track car, such as this one, raced on the
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Vintage 1950s British Models and Miniatures
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Aluminum, Brass
Model Race Cars
Large 1940s Magnesium Bodied Indianapolis style Tether Race Car
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large 1940s magnesium bodied tether race car. Speed chief.
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Other
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Ohlsson & Rice Rare Streamline American Art Deco Tether Race Car Model No. 88 with Trailer circa 1950
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H 5 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in
Ohlsson & Rice Rare Streamline American Art Deco Tether Race Car Model No. 88 with Trailer circa 1950
By Ohlsson & Rice
Located in New York, NY
OHLSSON & RICE (founded 1941) Los Angeles, CA Tether Race Red car Model No. 88 Gas powered
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Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Bugatti Race Car Model
Located in New York, NY
This is a large Bugatti race car model , based on the Bugatti T 35 Type. It is a one of a kind
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20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Nickel, Brass
20th Century Model Glass Car By Daum, France, c.1980
By Xavier Froissart, Daum
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare model race car designed by Xavier Froissart and realised by Daum, France, circa 1985. A
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20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
Electra ‘Buck 2A’ Tether Car, circa 1947
Located in London, GB
Engineers. In 1944 the Drysdale Press publication, ‘Model Race Cars’, had printed details and plans for
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Vintage 1940s British Models and Miniatures
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Aluminum
Streamlined Wood Race Car
Located in Peekskill, NY
This aerodynamic designed race car must have been very futuristic for its time. I believe this was
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Early 20th Century American Futurist Models and Miniatures
Streamlined Wood Race Car
Located in Peekskill, NY
This aerodynamic designed race car must have been very futuristic for its time. I believe this was
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Early 20th Century American Futurist Models and Miniatures
French Model of a Glass Car by Daum, circa 1980
By Xavier Froissart, Daum
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare model race car designed by Xavier Froissart and realized by Daum, France, circa 1985. A
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Race Car Roadster Model / Paperweight in Cast Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco cast bronze race car/roadster figurine resembling the speedcar popularized by the 1935
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
1930s Art Deco Race Car Metal Model, Highly Detailed, Collectible Decorative
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H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 18.9 in
1930s Art Deco Race Car Metal Model, Highly Detailed, Collectible Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Model Car - Art Deco Race Car - Man Cave Collectible A highly detailed, extremely
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2010s Dutch Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stainless Steel
GAS POWERED MODEL RACE CARS
Located in New York, NY
These three exceptional late 1940s gas-powered model race cars in polished aluminum, each with a
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Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Superb American Model Race Car, 1950
Located in New York, NY
A true 12 to 1 scale model of the famous "Offie" midget race car painted in the livery of the Fred
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Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
AMERICAN SPRINT CAR
Located in New York, NY
A classic, late-1940s gas-powered model race car in polished aluminum with a model airplane engine
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Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
EXCEPTIONAL MERCEDES W196 R GRAND PRIX RACE CAR MODEL
Located in New York, NY
of the most famous race cars in Grand Prix history. It has a large petrol engine and dual coil spring
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Vintage 1950s English Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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Located in Savannah, GA
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Located in Ferndale, MI
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Located in Roma, IT
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Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
$239,000
H 55 in W 174 in D 62 in
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
By Jaguar Cars Ltd.
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Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
$359
H 3 in W 9.75 in D 3.5 in
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Located in Port Jervis, NY
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1930s Hand Painted Tinplate Car
Located in Marbella, ES
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$950
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Located in Palermo, IT
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$2,800
H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
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Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
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Model Race Cars For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of model race cars available for sale. The range of distinct model race cars — often made from metal, paper and aluminum — can elevate any home. Find 9 antique and vintage model race cars at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Model race cars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Model race cars are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Deanna Comellini and Anthony Holt each produced beautiful model race cars that are worth considering.
Finding the Right Models-miniatures for You
There’s a place in every room for antique and vintage models and miniatures to fit in as small pieces of decor with character. Given their diversity of design, they are well suited to fit any style of space. From boats and spaceships to animals and race cars, there is a model for every taste.
Among the earliest known uses of miniatures are models found in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. They were placed in pyramids as part of religious ceremonies. Elsewhere in the ancient world, small-scale architectural models were used in burial rituals. Since then, people have made miniaturized models for a variety of purposes.
Around the turn of the last century, toy companies created sought-after miniatures like trains. In the 1930s, airplane model kits took off in popularity. Later, Pop artists helped turn these kid treasures into a higher art form, such as Andy Warhol’s 1983 Toy Paintings.
Many people now use miniatures to decorate. Miniatures and models can be a playful accent, especially in areas of leisure, like a living room, salon or bedroom. Some collect miniatures to show off a range of favorite passions, while others focus on one type of model to add sophistication to their home.
Models can depict animals, people or places — as they do for an interactive project called Gulliver’s Gate in New York — and can contribute to the curation of a space or express a personality. Connoisseurs can find folk art and historical miniatures from every era. They have been created in classic and modern designs ranging from kitsch collectibles to old-world oddities.
Explore the collection of models and miniatures on 1stDibs today to build your collection and bring whimsical joy to your home.
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