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...
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1929 Indy 500 “Gilmore Special” Tether Race Car

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

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...
Read more “Gilmore Special” Tether Race Car and Ford Deco Transporter

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

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

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,...
Read more 1948 Dooling F Prototype Tether Race Car

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...
Read more 1940 Peerless “Class B” Tether Race Car

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...
Read more 1930s “Tuffy’s Offy” Sprint Tether Car

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...
Read more 1948 “Malloy Special” Tether Race Car

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...
Read more BB Korn Indy AWD Twin Engine Turbo Charged Tether Race Car

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...
Read more “Dreyer Special” Race Tether Car

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...
Read more “Bowes Seal Fast Special” Sprint Tether Car

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...
Read more 1940 Dooling “Mercury Deluxe” Race Tether Car

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...
Read more Trackmaster “Hard to Get Special” Tether Car

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...
Read more “Bowes Seal Fast Special” Hisso Sprint Tether Car

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....
Read more “NEHI Special” Hot Rod Tether Car

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...
Read more “Doc” Shanebrook Riverside Tire Special Tether Car

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...
Read more 1940 Bunch Speed Demon Tether Car

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

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...
Read more 1939 Dooling 2nd Series FWD Tether Race Car

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...
Read more “Finish Line Engineering” Offy Sprint Tether Car

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...
Read more Bantam Midget Tether Car

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...
Read more 1952 Yonezawa Japanese Lithographed Indy Car

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...
Read more 1939 Bremer Special Whirlwind Tether Car

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...
Read more 1940 Syncro Rocket Special Tether Car

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...
Read more Bantam “Marvin Special” Gilmore Midget Race Car

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 ...
Read more 1940s “Riverside Tire Special” Tether Race Car

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]...
Read more “The Fuel Injection Special” Indy Race Car Model

"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 ...
Read more “The John Zink Special” Indy Race Car Model

"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...
Read more “Willard Battery Special” Agajanian Parnelli Jones Indy Car Model

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

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...
Read more 1950s McCoy Hot Rod

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...
Read more 1945 Reuhl Deluxe Front Drive Tether Car

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...
Read more 1946 Hiller Comet Streamliner Tether Car

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...
Read more 1939 Speed Chief “Cocktail Hour Special” Tether Race Car

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,...
Read more 1940s Roadrunner Model Tether Car by Don Edmunds

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

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...
Read more Curly Class B Mite Racer Model Tether Car

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...
Read more Bunch Speed Demon Model Tether Car

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...
Read more 1948 McCoy “Irontop” Invader Model

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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