Tether Cars
THE CARS, PLANES, AND BOATS FOUND IN THIS GALLERY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
John P Avery - jpavery@comcast.net - 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.
1947 McCOY RAILTON
The McCoy Railton was introduced in 1947 and was available in two versions, a complete kit containing fiberglass body and aluminum pan and a less expensive pan only version. This fiberglass bodied car is complete just as it left the rail track. It is powered by an ignition McCoy .49 which turns through smoothly with outstanding compression. The car is complete with coil, condenser, wiring, a custom fuel tank, and shut off switch. The original paint shows age patina; the body and pan have no cracks or damage. The C-R (Curly) wheels and tires are in excellent condition. There is a custom front axle installed, and the rail guides are in place. This car has been well cared for and displays beautifully; it is virtually untouched since it last ran. This is a real-deal as raced proto, featuring only top shelf equipment.
1946 MELCRAFT....AS RACED!
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!
"REAL McCOY" SIGNED BY DICK McCOY
This "REAL McCOY" mite was owned and signed by Dick McCoy and was presented by Dick to his good friend Jim Reynolds before he passed in 2005. The car is beautifully refinished with hand painted graphics displaying Dick's traditional #34. I had the privilege of obtaining many Dick McCoy pieces from the estate of Mr. Reynolds and will be offering several for purchase. This is an opportunity to own a true piece of Dick McCoy history.
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.
1939 DOOLING MERCURY DELUXE
SUPER CYCLONE 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 wheels and tires are original, the tires are very hard. The body, nose, and pan have been polished to a high lustre with a fuel pump, brake handle, windshield, and upholstered seat installed. The ignition Super Cyclone engine drives the rear wheels through bevel gears; the engine has good compression, the driveline turns through smoothly. This restored "Rear Drive" is simply outstanding !
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