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1950s 'Maserati' Tether Car
About the Item
A wonderful tether car model produced by E & M (The Experimental and Model Co.) of Coventry with engine and ‘Maserati style' bodywork and radiator grill. This particular model is in excellent condition and is deeply reminiscent of the heyday of the race cars of the 1950’s.
The rear wheels run free on an axle that is pivoted in the middle to allow the car to 'steer'. The car was originally available as a kit that would need to be assembled.
Tether Cars are model racing cars powered by miniature internal combustion engines. The cars are attached to a central post by a steel cable in such a manner that they are able to repeatedly run around a circular track. Tether car racing started in California in the late 1930’s. The cars race individually and the winners are determined based on average speed of several laps. Early engines (prior to the 1950s) had spark ignition systems. Later engines use glow plug ignition. A Glow Plug engine, or Glow engine, is a type of small internal combustion engine typically used in model aircraft, model cars and similar applications. Glow engine fuel generally consists of methanol with varying degrees of nitromethane content.
Dimensions: 48 cm/19 inches (length) x 20 cm/8 inches (width) x 17 cm/6¾ inches (height)
Bentleys are Members of LAPADA, the London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1950's
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU96009675033
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