Motoring

Bantam Midget 19" Model Car by Authentic Models In the 1930s 'Spindizzies' or Tether Cars were miniature race cars built by hobbyists which drove around banked wooden tracks. These were fast model cars which raced at speeds approaching 150 mph. Incredibly detailed and aerodynamic, these racers were beyond toys; they were pieces of art representative of the best pioneering technology of the era. Co…

Bantam Midget, Green - Authentic Models (Model Car) Surprisingly sophisticated racecars in 1:8 scale raced tethered to a pole or to a chain track in a banked wooden racetrack, reaching speeds in excess of 150 mph�Imagine a corner of the 1939 New York World�s Fair. A throng of thousands massing around a mini car-drome where racecars are being prepared for a major race. The scream of the engines fil…

Bantam Midget, Red - Authentic Models (Model Car) Surprisingly sophisticated racecars in 1:8 scale raced tethered to a pole or to a chain track in a banked wooden racetrack, reaching speeds in excess of 150 mph�Imagine a corner of the 1939 New York World�s Fair. A throng of thousands massing around a mini car-drome where racecars are being prepared for a major race. The scream of the engines fills…

BB Korn - Authentic Models (Model Car) Technically skilled enthusiasts of the 1930s loved to race the legendary B.B. Korn cars around the club tracks. Called tether cars or spindizzies, they reached incredible speeds, and inspired thousands to improve and invent. ��The founder of the B.B. Korn Manufacturing Company, Barney Korn, produced several tether car models that now, as vintage antiques, ach…

BB Korn, Green - Authentic Models (Model Car) Technically skilled enthusiasts of the 1930s loved to race the legendary B.B. Korn cars around the club tracks. Called tether cars or spindizzies, they reached incredible speeds, and inspired thousands to improve and invent. ��The founder of the B.B. Korn Manufacturing Company, Barney Korn, produced several tether car models that now, as vintage antiqu…

BB Korn, Red - Authentic Models (Model Car) Technically skilled enthusiasts of the 1930s loved to race the legendary B.B. Korn cars around the club tracks. Called tether cars or spindizzies, they reached incredible speeds, and inspired thousands to improve and invent. ��The founder of the B.B. Korn Manufacturing Company, Barney Korn, produced several tether car models that now, as vintage antiques…

Blue Racer - Authentic Models (Model Car) The Bugatti Type 51 driven to victory in the 1933 Monaco Grand Prix by Achille Varzi is an archetypal image of the early days of motor racing. Inspired by that car, we have created a handsome model to represent the era, which can also be appreciated by those loyal to other teams. Details: Medium: Car Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: W14.6 x L31 x…

Indianapolis, Red Seat - Authentic Models (Model Car) The 1930s saw the rise of hand built model racecars, known as spindizzies or tether cars. Miniature racecars built by hobbyists zoomed around banked wooden tracks at speeds approaching 150 miles per hour. Resembling the full-size racers of their day, several spindizzies competed at once, tethered by cables to a central pole. Powered by model ai…

Indianapolis White/Black Race Car - Authentic Models (Model Car) The 1930s saw the rise of hand-built model racecars, known as 'spindizzies' or tether cars. These were miniature race cars built by hobbyists which were raced at speed around banked wooden tracks. These were fast cars, with speeds approaching 150 miles per hour. Resembling the full-size racers of their day, several spindizzies compet…

Red Racer - Authentic Models (Model Car) The Bugatti Type 51 driven to victory in the 1933 Monaco Grand Prix by Achille Varzi is an archetypal image of the early days of motor racing. Inspired by that car, we have created a handsome model to represent the era, which can also be appreciated by those loyal to other teams. Details: Medium: Car Published: 2022 Edition Copies: N/A Size: W14.6 x L31 x H…

Silberpfeil - Authentic Models (Model Car) In 1934, the international motor sport governing body specified a maximum weight for Grand Prix racing cars of 750 kg, excluding tyres and fuel. The Germans decided to reduce weight by removing the lead-based paint which denoted its cars� traditional white livery, exposing distinctive shining aluminium. Victory by one of these lead to the nickname Silver…

'Silver Arrows' Mercedes-Benz W 25 inspired Model Car in Black by Authentic Models In 1934, the international motorsport governing body specified a maximum weight for Grand Prix racing cars of 750 kg, excluding tyres and fuel. With this in mind Germany's Mercedes-Benz decided to reduce weight by removing the lead-based paint which denoted its cars' traditional white livery, exposing the…

Silberpfeil, Red Seat - Authentic Models (Model Car) In 1934, the international motor sport governing body specified a maximum weight for Grand Prix racing cars of 750 kg, excluding tyres and fuel. The Germans decided to reduce weight by removing the lead-based paint which denoted its cars� traditional white livery, exposing distinctive shining aluminium. Victory by one of these lead to the nickna…