1954 Cox Racer Grand Prix Mercedes W-196
Craftsman: Cox Mfg.
Catalog #: 2018.43.1
Contributor: Rich Palmer
This replica of the #8 Karl Kling’s 1954 Cox Racer Grand Prix Mercedes W-196 is a rear-wheel-drive thimble drome tether car utilizing a driveshaft and differential.
1955 Bedford Aerial Ladder Truck
Craftsman: Tom Showers
Catalog #: 2012.5.6
Donor: John Ackerman
A 1/32 scale 1955 Bedford aerial ladder truck, Aalborg (Denmark) FD. The apparatus was built on a British Bedford chassis, with a Magirus aerial (a German aerial ladder and apparatus manufacturer).
1960 Bachert Fire Engine
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.7
Contributor: John Ackerman
John was encouraged by his second modeling mentor, Tom Showers, to make this 1/32 scale replica of the German Bachert fire apparatus.
1964 American LaFrance Aerial Truck
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.10
Contributor: John Ackerman
Mr. Ackerman’s first “kit-bashed” model fire truck. It used various parts from the 1/32 scale 1964 Aurora American LaFrance model kit, but the body was scratch-built.
1965 Van Pelt Fire Engine
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.12
Contributor: John Ackerman
Using a vacuum-forming machine, John Ackerman molded the styrene plastic cab, fenders, and hood all from hand carved forms.
1969 Crown Triple Fire Engine
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.8
Contributor: John Ackerman
For this 1/32 scale model 1969 Crown triple fire engine, Mr. Ackerman also incorporated sheet styrene plastic.
1973 Howe/Hendrickson Manifold Wagon
Craftsman: Tom Showers
Catalog #: 2012.5.7
Donor: John Ackerman
A 1/32 scale model 1973 Howe/Hendrickson manifold wagon for Luna Beach FD. Tom made this engine from sheet styrene plastic with turned aluminum parts and accessories.
A-bone Cox .049 Tether Car
Craftsman: Doug Parker
Knapp Collection #: 429
Catalog #: 2016.8.20
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The “A-bone” Cox .049 tether car is 7-3/4″-long and 3-1/8″-wide. The racer was machined from aluminum, brass, and steel bar stock.
All American Hot Rod
Craftsman: Tony Orlando
Knapp Collection #: 551
Catalog #: 2019.9.3
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This hot rod started as a die-cast push toy for kids, and was manufactured in Los Angeles in the 1950s. Mr. Orlando’s restoration included many modifications to convert it into a running tether car.
Automite .049 Tether Car
Craftsman: Wen Mac
Contributor: Ron and Steven Green
An Automite .049 tether car made by the Wen Mac corporation. This was one of the first tether cars made with a plastic body.
Babcock Jr. Gas Powered Micro Rail Mite Racer
Craftsman: John D. Ellis
Knapp Collection #: 213
Catalog #: 2009.9.28
Contributor: Paul Knapp
John Ellis produced this miniature rail racer as a tribute to the late John Babcock, who was one of the most colorful builders and model racers in the San Francisco Bay area.
British MK IV Battle Tank
Craftsman: Stephen J. King
Knapp Collection #: 243
Catalog #: 2011.27.24
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This 1/16 scale model British MK IV battle tank was built from 1/16 steel sheet, and over 1,200 steel rivets were made and set by hand.
Bucyrus Steam Shovel Model
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.3
Donor: Mark Petersen
A fully operational scale model of a Bucyrus steam shovel that Birk finished in 2007.
Bucyrus-Erie 22W Well Drilling Machine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.10
Donor: Mark Petersen
A scale model Bucyrus-Erie 22W well drilling machine. Birk took dimensions for this working model from a full-size version that his neighbor owned.
CO2 Powered Vintage Race Car
Craftsman: William "Scotty" Hewitt
Catalog #: 2008.17.1
Donor: William "Scotty" Hewitt
This was William “Scotty” Hewitt’s first CO2 powered race car, #7. Scotty carved both the body and driver by hand.
Coupster Tether Car
Craftsman: Doug Parker
Knapp Collection #: 486
Catalog #: 2016.44.2
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The Coupster was machined from solid 6061 aluminum and measures 8-1/8″-long, 1-7/8″-wide, 2-5/8″-high, and weighs 16.5 ounces.
Cricket Tether Car
Craftsman: Doug Parker
Knapp Collection #: 549
Catalog #: 2019.9.2
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This tether car was designed by Doug Parker, and everything was custom-built around the tiny Cox .010 engine. It measures 5”-long with a 3-7/16” wheel base.
Dragonfly Cox .049 Tether Car
Craftsman: Doug Parker
Knapp Collection #: 418
Catalog #: 2016.8.13
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The “Dragonfly” Cox .049 tether car measures about 3.25″-wide in front, 2.25″-wide in the rear, 2.625″-high, 12.25″-long, and weighs about 18 ounces.
Duesenberg Tether Car and Engine
Craftsman: Wayne Short
Knapp Collection #: 425
Catalog #: 2016.8.18
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Duesenberg tether car and engine is about 10″-wide, 8″-high, and 21″-long. It sports a faithful reproduction of the Duesenberg .60 cubic inch engine.
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