AMRCA Trophy, Awarded to Frank Robertson, 1947
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Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Model builder and racer Frank Robertson won several trophies from the American Miniature Racing Car Association with a series of tether cars he named "Snuffy."
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Model builder and racer Frank Robertson won several trophies from the American Miniature Racing Car Association with a series of tether cars he named "Snuffy."
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
circa 1945
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.24
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Metal
Color
Gold (Color)
Dark brown
Dimensions
Height: 17.625 in
Width: 4.25 in
Length: 4.625 in
Inscriptions
Won by | FRANK F. ROBERTSON | CAR | "SNUFFY" | SPEED | 103.92 M. P. H. [AMRCA Seal] On bottom: HOLLYWOOD TROPHY CO. PINS - RINGS - BADGES | MEDALS AWARDS | HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA
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