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1927 Miller 122 Front Drive “The Packard Cable Car Special” Race Car

Posted in: Milhous Collection, Packard | February 14, 2012 at 10:59 am, by admin

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A terrific representation of the original. Wearing the race number 22 and liveried correctly, this gas-engined racer is harkening back to the days of Miller racing domination in perfect detail. Wheelbase: 13 in. 8.5x19 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions [nggallery...

1929 Indy 500 “Gilmore Special” Tether Race Car

Posted in: Custom, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 10:55 am, by admin

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Butch Marx model, a one-off example and highly detailed. Features leather seating, amazing detail on the engine-turned dash and a stunning four-cyclinder engine. Wheelbase: 16.5 in. In excellent overall condition with only minor chipping visible on the cowl. 11x25 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection...

“The Agajanian Special 98 JR” Dirt Track Tether Race Car

Posted in: Custom, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 10:50 am, by admin

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An exact reproduction of the Troy Ruttman car and understood to be one of one in existence. Scratch-built by Butch Marx and highly detailed featuring an engine-turned dash, leather seat, four-to-one exhaust, extensive brightwork, wire wheels and beautifully applied correct graphics. Wheelbase: 10.5 in. 7.5x18...

“Gilmore Special” Tether Race Car and Ford Deco Transporter

Posted in: Custom, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 10:42 am, by admin

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Built by R. Giovenale, completely scratch-built and thought to be one of only six in existence. Liveried in the crimson and cream color scheme for Gilmore Oil, front-wheel drive, gasoline-powered and magnificently detailed. Ford transporter features a louvered stainless bed reflecting the underside of the...

“Bowes Seal Fast Special” Hisso II Dirt Track Race Tether Car

Posted in: Custom, DON EDMUNDS, Hisso, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 10:36 am, by admin

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Stunning Don Edmunds example beautifully constructed and featuring extensive brightwork, leather seating and twin polished exhausts. Wheelbase: 12.5 in. 9x19 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

Dooling F Tether Car “Leader Card Offy” with Custom Pickup and Trailer

Posted in: Dooling, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 10:27 am, by admin

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A custom-built model by Marv Silverstein and Kirk White. Believed to be one of three ever made. Features a custom Buddy L pickup truck and trailer with a highly modified gasoline-powered Dooling F race car. Numerous intricate details throughout, including wonderfully detailed paint and graphics,...

1948 Dooling F Prototype Tether Race Car

Posted in: Dooling, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 10:21 am, by admin

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Gas-engined race car featuring a .61 ignition and in beautiful restored condition. Liveried as the "Dooling Special" in orange and cream and wearing race number 31. Features extensive brightwork and is immaculate. Wheelbase: 11 in. As-new condition. 8.5x18.5 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo...

1940 Peerless “Class B” Tether Race Car

Posted in: Milhous Collection, Peerless | February 14, 2012 at 10:16 am, by admin

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Gasoline-powered tether race car, one of the smaller scale classic examples. Nicely restored, featuring the livery of "Super Hurricane Power" and wearing race number 7. Wheelbase: 9.5 in. Slightly older restored condition showing some wear throughout. 7.5x15 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit...

1930s “Tuffy’s Offy” Sprint Tether Car

Posted in: Custom, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 10:12 am, by admin

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Gasoline-powered, one-off, aluminun Sprint car built by Marvin Reichert to exacting specifications. Finished in racing blue with a wood frame, wearing the race number 9 and liveried with "Tuffy's Offy." Wheelbase: 13 in. 10x20 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

1948 “Malloy Special” Tether Race Car

Posted in: Custom, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 10:09 am, by admin

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One of two built by Butch Marx, outstanding in every intricate detail. Flawless black paint accompanied with other details such as the leather seat, engine-turned dashboard, extensive brightwork and four-to-one exhaust. Wheelbase: 11 in. 8x17.5 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

BB Korn Indy AWD Twin Engine Turbo Charged Tether Race Car

Posted in: BB Korn, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 10:04 am, by admin

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Twin engine, twin blower race car built by Richard Beggs. Engine is a work of art with dual separate pies and beautifully crafted blowers. Complete with an attractive yellow and red paint scheme, leather seat, highly detailed dash and extensive brightwork. A remarkable piece of...

“Dreyer Special” Race Tether Car

Posted in: Custom, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 9:56 am, by admin

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Intricately detailed gasoline-powered race car, one of three originally built by Mickey Fearon. Features detailed lettering, a four-to-one exhaust and a tan leather stitched interior. Wheelbase: 12.5 in. 11x19.5 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

“Bowes Seal Fast Special” Sprint Tether Car

Posted in: Custom, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 9:49 am, by admin

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Scratch-built by Butch Marx and one of one in existence. Complete with a leather seat, four-to-one exhaust, extensive brightwork, wire wheels and classic lettering. Wheelbase: 12 in. 8x19 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

1940 Dooling “Mercury Deluxe” Race Tether Car

Posted in: Dooling, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 9:43 am, by admin

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Rear drive, gas-engined example formerly owned by Joel Robbins. Finished in a metallic rust color and featuring the sponsorship graphics of "Leon Robbins Co. Roofing." Wheelbase: 12.5 in. 9.5x20.5 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

Trackmaster “Hard to Get Special” Tether Car

Posted in: Custom, DON EDMUNDS, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 9:39 am, by admin

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Gas-engined Don Edmunds-built aluminum tether car. Front-wheel drive tether car featuring a polished bonnet with cream paintwork and detailed graphics, a unique grille and well-constructed interior. Wheelbase: 12.5 in. 9.5x20 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

“Bowes Seal Fast Special” Hisso Sprint Tether Car

Posted in: Custom, DON EDMUNDS, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 9:35 am, by admin

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Don Edmunds Hisso Sprint Car finished in the "Bowes Seal Fast Special" livery. With race number 9, this is a one-off example of the Flattail model. Complete with a nicely detailed interior, leather seat, period-correct color scheme and extensive brightwork. Wheelbase: 12.5 in. 9x19 inches....

“NEHI Special” Hot Rod Tether Car

Posted in: Custom, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 9:31 am, by admin

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Custom built by Butch Marx. Ford gasoline-powered hot rod, a great example of the period Model T rods. Wearing the race number 6, finished in tan with a red chassis and well detailed, including simple straight axles, correct-style seat and interior and rear outside-mounted gas...

“Doc” Shanebrook Riverside Tire Special Tether Car

Posted in: Custom, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 9:26 am, by admin

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Custom-built Sprint Car by Butch Marx featuring a gasoline engine and intricate detail throughout. Finished in the "Riverside Tire Special" livery sporting race number 5 and featuring extensive brightwork, an engine-turned dash, leather seating and beautifully detailed wire wheels. One of three known to have...

1940 Bunch Speed Demon Tether Car

Posted in: Bunch, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 9:19 am, by admin

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A unique rail track racer that appears to have never been run. Displays the number 6 livery of the Bunch/Brown Special and Champion Spark Plugs. Features a leather seat, polished bonnet and cream paintwork and a solid oak frame. Wheelbase: 15 in. 10x21.5 inches. Part...

1949 Dooling F “Felix Chevrolet Special” Midget Race Tether Car

Posted in: Dooling, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 8:55 am, by admin

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Butch Marx custom built gasoline-powered car featuring intricate details including a detailed dashboard, steering wheel and handsome paintwork showcasing the historic "Felix Chevrolet Special." Wheelbase: 11 in. 8.5x19 inches Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

1939 Dooling 2nd Series FWD Tether Race Car

Posted in: Dooling, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 8:49 am, by admin

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Original front-wheel drive tether car retaining its original interior, matte metal finish and even the original tires. Wheelbase: 12.5 in. 9.5x20 inches Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

“Finish Line Engineering” Offy Sprint Tether Car

Posted in: Custom, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 8:45 am, by admin

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A custom, one-off gas-engined example built by Butch Marx. Intricately detailed and featuring extensive brightwork, a leather seat, engine-turned dashboard and wire wheels. Wheelbase: 10.5 in. 8x17.5 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

Bantam Midget Tether Car

Posted in: Bantam, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 8:39 am, by admin

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Very unique gas-engined model finished in a matte brushed aluminum finish. A period piece bearing the race number 5 and unique four-to-one exhaust pipe. Wheelbase: 12.5 in. 10.5x19 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

1952 Yonezawa Japanese Lithographed Indy Car

Posted in: Large Scale Model, Milhous Collection, Vintage Toy Car | February 14, 2012 at 8:35 am, by admin

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Original tin lithographed Indy car manufactured by Yonezawa and featuring the number 98 car of Indianapolis 500 winner Troy Ruttman. Wheelbase: 13 in. 10.5x20 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

1939 Bremer Special Whirlwind Tether Car

Posted in: Bremer, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 8:29 am, by admin

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An outstanding, highly detailed original example. Features an exquisite metal banjo steering wheel, detailed gauges, a polished bonnet, red paintwork and a "Whirlwind" cast front axle. Wheelbase: 12.5 in. 11x18.5 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

1940 Syncro Rocket Special Tether Car

Posted in: Milhous Collection, Syncro Rocket | February 14, 2012 at 8:23 am, by admin

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One-off model scratch-built by Jim Carmellini. Adorned with extensive brightwork, a polished bonnet and blue body, leather seat and engine-turned dash. A front-drive race car that is a very rare model. Wheelbase: 15 in. 9.5x22.5 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

Bantam “Marvin Special” Gilmore Midget Race Car

Posted in: Bantam, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 1:12 am, by admin

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Custom built by Marvin Reichert in approximately 1993. Outstanding in its detail with everything from a proper leather seat, engine-turned dash, spring-load bonnet latches and extensive brightwork throughout. Wheelbase: 12 in. 11x19 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions ...

1940s “Riverside Tire Special” Tether Race Car

Posted in: Bantam, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 12:44 am, by admin

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1940s "Riverside [ether Race CarGas-engined racer scratch-built by Ted Horn. Highly detailed with a leather interior, engine-turned dash and extensive brightwork. Wheelbase: 12.5 in. Outstanding overall condition, like new. 10.5x20 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions [nggallery id=162]...

“The Fuel Injection Special” Indy Race Car Model

Posted in: Large Scale Model, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 12:35 am, by admin

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"The Fuel Injection Special" Indy Race Car Model Aluminum, R. Fournier-built reproduction complete with a host of impressive details such as an authentic leather interior and raised white-letter Firestone tires. Wheelbase: 12 in.tires. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions ...

“The John Zink Special” Indy Race Car Model

Posted in: Large Scale Model, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 12:27 am, by admin

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"The John Zink Special" Indy Race Car ModelAluminum, R. Fournier-built model complete with a host of impressive details such as an authentic leather interior and raised white-letter Firestone tires. Wheelbase: 12 in. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

“Willard Battery Special” Agajanian Parnelli Jones Indy Car Model

Posted in: Large Scale Model, Milhous Collection | February 14, 2012 at 12:21 am, by admin

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Model (not a tether car) of the famous Parnelli Jones-piloted, number 98 Agajanian Special. Finished with outstanding detail, custom painted and with graphics by Rhonda Bigonet. Wheelbase: 13.5 in. Shows minor wear from age, particulary on the interior and windshield. 8.5x23 inches. Part of the...

“Flying A Supercharged Special” BB Korn Indy Race Tether Car

Posted in: BB Korn, Milhous Collection | February 13, 2012 at 8:08 pm, by admin

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Built by Richard Beggs with intricate details throughout. Wheelbase: 13.5 in. Excellent overall condition exhibiting minor wear and virtually no flaws. 8.5x21 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

1950s McCoy Hot Rod

Posted in: McCoy, Milhous Collection | February 13, 2012 at 8:01 pm, by admin

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Exceptional model that received a full restoration and new graphics by artist Rhonda Bigonet. Shows the true look of 1950s hot rodding at its best. Wheelbase: 10.5 in. In exemplary condition. 8.5x16 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

1945 Reuhl Deluxe Front Drive Tether Car

Posted in: Milhous Collection, Reuhl | February 13, 2012 at 7:09 pm, by admin

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1945 Reuhl Deluxe Front Drive Tether CarA classic example finished in the historic number 7 "Blue Crown Spark Plug Special" livery. Wheelbase: 12.5 in. A highly original example in presentable overall condition showing wear on the brightwork and minor chipping on the paint. Part of...

1946 Hiller Comet Streamliner Tether Car

Posted in: Hiller, Milhous Collection | February 13, 2012 at 7:06 pm, by admin

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1946 Hiller Comet Streamliner Tether CarSleek tether car finished in its original blue paint with the "Hiller Comet" and the original stickers still applied. Wheelbase: 11.5 in. A highly original example in excellent preserved condition. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

1939 Speed Chief “Cocktail Hour Special” Tether Race Car

Posted in: Milhous Collection, Speed Chief | February 13, 2012 at 7:02 pm, by admin

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1939 Speed Chief "Cocktail Hour Special" Tether Race CarA very early gasoline-powered tether car. Distinctively liveried with outstanding graphics and wearing the race number 5. Details include an engine-turned dash, dice gear shift knob and extensive louvers. Wheelbase: 13 in. A highly original looking example,...

1940s Roadrunner Model Tether Car by Don Edmunds

Posted in: Custom, DON EDMUNDS, Milhous Collection | February 13, 2012 at 6:54 pm, by admin

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Liveried as the number 18 "Blue Crown Spark Plug" modified special. This center seat dragster is a faithful period rendition. Wheelbase: 10 in. Shows some wear, likely from age. Minor chipping of the paint with some wear on the tires and brightwork. 8x16 inches. Part...

1947 Dooling “F” Hornet/Magneto Powered Model Tether Car

Posted in: Dooling, Milhous Collection | February 13, 2012 at 6:25 pm, by admin

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Well detailed and lettered with the number 2, Hornet/Magneto Special. Wheelbase: 11 in. Shows some wear on the brightwork, axles and tires. 8.5x17.5 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

Curly Class B Mite Racer Model Tether Car

Posted in: Curly, Milhous Collection | February 13, 2012 at 6:08 pm, by admin

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Smaller scale Mite racer scratch-built by Butch Marx and appearing to be almost brand-new condition. Wheelbase: 7.5 in. No visible flaws anywhere. 5x12 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions...

Bunch Speed Demon Model Tether Car

Posted in: Bunch, Milhous Collection | February 13, 2012 at 5:57 pm, by admin

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Built on a wood frame and featuring intricate detail throughout. With "Bunch Power" by Donald Sohn, it is signed and dated on the undercarriage by Marvin Reichart, 1996. Wheelbase: 14.5 in. Excellent overall condition with fading on only one of the tires. 9.5x21 inches. Part...

1948 McCoy “Irontop” Invader Model

Posted in: McCoy, Milhous Collection | February 7, 2012 at 10:11 am, by admin

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Tether car finished in a great paint scheme of black with yellow and black checked flames. Wheelbase: 11 in. Slightly older condition with some chipping of the paint. 7.5x17 inches. Part of the Milhous Collection Photo Credit RM Auctions ...

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