Tether Cars
THE CARS, PLANES, AND BOATS FOUND IN THIS GALLERY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
John P Avery - [email protected] - 386.795.8000
Welcome to the updated VintageRacer TETHER CAR GALLERY. 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. The cars found in this gallery are available for purchase. You might also find engines, speed planes, tether boats, and vintage tin toy racers. If you have an interest in anything found here, or perhaps something not found here; or comments, questions, or
just want to catch up please call or email me.
ALL OF THE CARS LISTED HERE ARE ORIGINAL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED !!
CLICK ON ANY OF THE IMAGES TO SEE A FULL FRAME SHOT OF THE SERIES.
INTERESTING, HIGH QUALITY TRADES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. HAVE FUN!!
just want to catch up please call or email me.
ALL OF THE CARS LISTED HERE ARE ORIGINAL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED !!
CLICK ON ANY OF THE IMAGES TO SEE A FULL FRAME SHOT OF THE SERIES.
INTERESTING, HIGH QUALITY TRADES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. HAVE FUN!!
1947 SPEEDWAY PACEMAKER
Designed by record setting racer Joe Olender, the SPEEDWAY PACEMAKER was produced by Standard
Machine Works of Indianapolis Indiana beginning in 1947. Joe, hot off of his record setting run of 103.09 mph in 1945, incorporated many of the successful components and design of his early prototype car into the production of the Speedway Pacemaker. This restored example is powered by an ignition Hornet (serial # V10110) motor and is complete with coil, condenser, fuel tank, switch, battery box and wiring. The grill is custom made. The original Bakelite body has no damage, the paint is brilliant, the graphics are hand lettered except for the Speedway Pacemaker decal on the right side of the body. The magnesium wheels are original, the tires are replacements. This is an exceptional example of an iconic post-war proto.
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"MUG" SHOTS
VintageRacer mugs have popped up in collections all around the world.....stay tuned for additional gallery entries......they are always interesting.
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1946 MELCRAFT
As stated in the Bob Ames book VINTAGE MINIATURE RACING CARS; "The seldom-seen Melcraft was manufactured in small numbers in Saginaw Michigan probably during 1946". This example features the factory produced wood body which is in remarkable condition. The unique feature of this car is the fact that it is powered by a Brown Jr converted to glow operation; yes, that is a glow plug atop the cylinder head. While the Melcraft cars are rare and difficult to find, it is even more difficult to locate one that has actually been raced!
The spur gear drivetrain turns through smoothly, the Brown has excellent compression. The car is complete with a fuel tank and a battery terminal connection on the dash to heat the glow plug without removing the body. This is a well built, as raced Melcraft......a rare find indeed!
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1948 DOOLING ARROW
~ SOLD ~
The ARROW was the final tether produced by the Dooling Brothers, with sales beginning in the spring of 1948. These cars, especially when powered by the potent Dooling .61, were competitive "right out of the box", as many were sold race ready. This restored example is complete with an ignition Dooling .61 driving the rear wheels through a bevel gear gearbox. The car is complete with fuel tank, guillotine style fuel shut off, needle valve, Fairabend style front axle and panhandle mount, tail skid, exhaust bezel, coil, condenser, and wiring. The fiberglass body is finished in brilliant deep burgundy color, with some light imperfections on the right side, just above the pan. This is a beautiful example of a Dooling Arrow, with an excellent shelf presence.
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1946 DOOLING F
You are looking at a 1946 DOOLING F TETHER CAR; in GREAT ORIGINAL CONDITION. The car is 16" long and features a two piece magnesium body, two piece knee action front axle, a rear gearbox containing bevel gears, original flywheel, connector and "dog bone" driveshaft. The body and pan are finished in the original hammer tone paint finish which was used on the early production cars. The grille is original as are the wheels and tires. This F car is powered by a McCoy .60 black case ignition engine; the driveline turns through smoothly; the engine has excellent compression. The spark plug, needle valve, and tether cable brackets are in place. The car is missing a fuel tank and the electric components; most often these pieces were used by the racer on his next car. This is a beautiful original Dooling F in hammer tone finish; it displays beautifully.
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1939 DOOLING MERCURY DELUXE
DENNYMITE POWERED
The second car produced by the Dooling Brothers was the Mercury Deluxe, commonly known as the rear drive. This exceptional example features the four wheel coil spring suspension and cast aluminum body, nose, and frame with formed aluminum pan and hood. The nose features a custom grill; the leather covered seat back is in place. The wheels and tires are original GARDNERS, the tires are hard. The ignition Super Cyclone engine drives the rear wheels through bevel gears; the engine has good compression, the driveline turns through smoothly, the fuel tank, coil, condenser, wiring and shut off switch are in the car. This ORIGINAL un-restored "Rear Drive" has outstanding 85 year old patina. The car is simply outstanding !
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