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Large 1940s Magnesium Bodied Indianapolis style Tether Race Car

$3,885
£2,949.42
€3,400.20
CA$5,495.87
A$5,916.80
CHF 3,168.56
MX$71,295.36
NOK 39,978.48
SEK 36,586.77
DKK 25,407.64

About the Item

Large 1940s magnesium bodied tether race car. Speed chief.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Nicely Patinated, As Found Condition . Body believed to be Magnesium .
  • Seller Location:
    Ferndale, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU84825553173

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