Riggle NOVI DOHC 1/4 Scale Sprint Car
Craftsman: Jim Riggle
Knapp Collection #: 300
Catalog #: 2011.32.14
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This 1/4 scale Novi V8 sprint car was designed and built by Jim Riggle, of North Dakota, in the mid-1980s. The model car is 37″-long, 16″-wide, and 12″-high. Jim used this sprint car as the test platform for his new model of the NOVI V8 engine.
Slipper Cox .049 Tether Car
Craftsman: Doug Parker
Knapp Collection #: 404
Catalog #: 2016.8.7
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The “Slipper” Cox .049 tether car measures about 7-inches long with a wheelbase of 4-inches. It was hand crafted from billet 6061 aluminum and steel.
Sports Racer Tether Car
Craftsman: Doug Parker
Knapp Collection #: 606
Catalog #: 2019.33.6
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This “Sports Racer” tether car measures 7-7/8-inches long, 2-3/4-inches wide, 2-1/2-inches high, and weighs 19 ounces.
Sprinter Cox .049 Tether Car
Craftsman: Doug Parker
Knapp Collection #: 414
Catalog #: 2016.8.10
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The “Sprinter” Cox .049 tether car measures about 3-1/4″-wide and 7-1/4″-long with a 4-3/4″ wheelbase. It weighs 13.8 ounces.
SR11 Electric RC Car
Craftsman: Nic Case
Catalog #: 2018.41
Donor: Nic Case
The SR11 electric RC car has a top speed run of 173 mph, and preceded Mr. Case’s record setting RC Bullet run of 202 mph.
Steam Powered Pickup Truck Model Kit
Craftsman: American Edelstaal
Knapp Collection #: 298
Catalog #: 2011.27.46
Contributor: Paul Knapp
American Edelstaal provided beginner’s kits like this steam powered pickup truck model, which is about 4.5-inches long.
Steam-Powered Fire Engine Pumper
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This unique model is a steam-powered, horse-drawn fire engine pumper.
Tether Car With O&R Engine #54
Craftsman: Ohlsson & Rice
Catalog #: 2016.6.1
Contributor: Gus Ohlsson
This orange #54 tether car with cast aluminum body was designed and built by Ohlsson & Rice.
Thimble Drome Tether Car Engine and Drive
Craftsman: L.M. Cox Manufacturing
Catalog #: 2012.29.2
Contributor: Andy Moore
This Thimble Drome tether car unit includes a gear-driven axle and a fuel tank attached to the engine. It would have been used to power a non-steering tether car.
Vintage Miller Race Car Model #32
Craftsman: Will Neely
Catalog #: 2011.20.1
Contributor: Will Neely
This scale model vintage #32 Miller sprint car is about 37”-long and has working steering.
Western Digital Formula 1 Race Car
Craftsman: Rob Ryan
Catalog #: 2017.22.1
Contributor: Rob Ryan
This unique model Formula 1 car was made entirely from the components of 250 hard drives, aside from the wheels and tires.
Wooden Cement Truck
Craftsman: Perry Henderson
Catalog #: 2010.8.2
Donor: Phillip Henderson
Another scale wooden model built by Perry Henderson, this one is a standard cement truck.
Wooden Fire Truck
Craftsman: George C. Russell
Catalog #: 2012.42.2
Donor: John McGinley
This wooden toy model fire truck includes a hose tender with ladders, a spare tire under the trailer, a fire extinguisher, and lights.
Wooden Marathon-LeTourneau L-1100 Front End Loader
Craftsman: Perry Henderson
Catalog #: 2010.8.1
Donor: Phillip Henderson
The 1/15.2 scale model front end loader is 42″-long, 12-1/2″-wide and 20-1/2″-tall to the top of the bucket.
Wooden Semi-Truck Tractor and Trailer
Craftsman: George C. Russell
Catalog #: 2012.42.1
Donor: John McGinley
This wooden toy model semi-truck tractor with flatbed trailer was built by George C. Russell. The toy truck is a few feet long.
Wooden Stake Bed Truck
Craftsman: George C. Russell
Catalog #: 2012.42.3
Donor: John McGinley
This wooden toy model stake bed truck is painted in vibrant green, red and yellow colors.
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