Toy Hot Rod Roadster Tether Car
By All American Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
part of the tether car craze. Sometimes cut up with gas engines installed. This piece is in original
Metal
Red Metal Body Track Rail Race Car, Circa 1952
Located in London, GB
miniature combustion engines started in California in the 1930s. Whilst ’tether’ cars were raced
Aluminum, Brass
Large 1940s Magnesium Bodied Indianapolis style Tether Race Car
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large 1940s magnesium bodied tether race car. Speed chief.
Aluminum, Other
Unavailable
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
Steel
Nylint Thimble Drome
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa late 20th century vintage thimble drone Nylint tether midget race car in original, unopened
Metal
Bugatti Tether Car
Located in London, GB
The Wasp was a tether car model produced by M&E Models of Exmouth with a C-class capacity engine
1950s 'Maserati' Tether Car
Located in London, GB
A wonderful tether car model produced by E & M (The Experimental and Model Co.) of Coventry with
Aluminum
Electra ‘Buck 2A’ Tether Car, circa 1947
Located in London, GB
(height) Tether Cars are model racing cars powered by miniature internal combustion engines. The cars are
Aluminum
M&E 'Wasp' Bugatti-style Tether Car
Located in London, GB
The Wasp was a tether car model produced by M&E Models of Exmouth with a C-class capacity
M&E Models Wasp Tether Car, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
The Wasp was a tether car model produced by M&E Models of Exmouth from the late 1940s with 'Bugatti
Metal
ERA Tether Car Model by M&E, circa 1948
Located in London, GB
A rare ERA (English Racing Automobiles) 'Tether Car' model produced by M&E Models of Exmouth, circa
Aluminum, Steel
Dooling 'Mercury Front Drive' Rail Track Tether Car, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
(height). The Dooling Brothers of California are arguably the most well known of the American tether car
Aluminum
Streamlined Wood Race Car
Located in Peekskill, NY
a large and early tether car. There is still an inside cable to work the steering and some type of
Streamlined Wood Race Car
Located in Peekskill, NY
a large and early tether car. There is still an inside cable to work the steering and some type of
Scratch Built Tether Car, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
. Tether Cars are model racing cars powered by miniature internal combustion engines. The cars are attached
Metal
Maserati Tether Car
Located in New York, NY
A rare and superb Maserati petrol-powered aluminum tether car borrows elements from both the
Aluminum
Rare Teardrop shape Gas powered tether Car
Located in New York, NY
These Gas powered cars are extremely hard to find and very collectable. They have actual working
Aluminum
Classic American "air Car" Tether Racer
Located in New York, NY
Made from carved and painted balsa wood, this delightful tether car is distinguished by its unique
Steel
Original Aluminum Tethered Racing Car by Mc Coy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic futuristic car was made in the 1930's. It was raced around a track on a tether
Aluminum
Machine Age Gas Powered Aluminum Tethered Racing Car
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This great original tethered racing car was actually raced on a track back in the 1930's. It is
Aluminum, Metal
1930's Original Streamline Aluminum Tethered Racing Car
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This great car was manufactured by Dooling Brothers in the 1930's. It retains it's original Dooling
Aluminum, Metal
Dooling Gas Powered 1946 Tether Racer Toy Car
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great looking racing car in a gorgeous blue. It is 6 1/8"h x 16.3/4"l x 8.1/2"w
Metal
Original 1930's Dooling Bros. Streamline Tethered Racing Car
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This aluminum racing car was manufactured by Dooling Brothers in the 1930's. It even retains it's
Aluminum, Metal
Sold
H 4.34 in W 16.15 in L 4.34 in
‘Ferrari 500 F2' Cast Aluminium Pylon or 'Tether' Racing Car Toy by Vega, 1952
Located in London, GB
Vega: ‘Ferrari 500 F2’ An all cast, heavy aluminium pylon racer, with exhaust and hubcap detailing, with side mirrors, steering wheel and stylized ‘windshield’, powered by a rear-...
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Blue Pedal Car Convertible
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...
Steel
1960s General Motors Gas Turbine Concept Model
Located in Ferndale, MI
Attributed to General Motors as part of the gas turbine Bison Concepts Series. Possibly by Syd Mead or Tom Semple . The gas turbine Bison series of vehicles were built and shown at...
Plastic
$975Sale Price|50% Off
H 28 in W 59 in D 22 in
1940s Coney Island Amusement Park Kiddie Car Fire Engine in Original Condition
By Pinto Brothers Mfg.
Located in Savannah, GA
Produced by Pinto Bros Mfg of Coney Island, New York, this all-original 1940s firetruck was part of a circular ride at the famed Coney Island Amusement Park. Featuring lucky Number 4...
Metal
Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Patent 1001 car is a vintage mechanical toy made by Schuco Patent in Germany in 1940s. The car model is made in U.S. Not perfect surface and clockwork. Original key...
Metal
$359
H 3 in W 9.75 in D 3.5 in
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Japanese tin litho toy car from the mid to late fifties. A Chevrolet Station Wagon in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, practically unplayed with. Friction mot...
Metal
$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.
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...
Metal
$168Sale Price|35% Off
H 1.19 in W 2.76 in D 2.17 in
Vintage Wind Up Small Car Toy, Made in Germany, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up small car is a mechanical vintage toy. Very small nice car beautifully detailed and with his perfectly working clockwork. Made in Germany. Unknown manufacturer and...
Metal
$2,507Sale Price|52% Off
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finishes,...
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
1930s Hand Painted Tinplate Car
Located in Marbella, ES
1930s hand painted tinplate car.
Sheet Metal
$2,008Sale Price / set|87% Off
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 2pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finish...
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 27 in D 10.5 in
Antique 1913 Model Touring Car and Driver Wooden Hand Painted Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
A meticulously crafted 1913 model touring automobile. The car model features a two-tone color scheme, predominantly black with red accents, which highlights its vintage allure. The...
Wood
$2,800
H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Folk Art Early Racing Speedway, Indianapolis Type, Brass and Wood, Automobilia
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic vintage racing car, the Indianapolis type. Very nice done. Handmade. Perfect for any Automobilia, or Car Mascot - Hood Ornament collector. Very good conditions. Just got a ...
Brass
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