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OHLSSON and RICE – MINI RACING CAR
Midget Sprint Tether Car
Los Angeles, Calif.
Circa 1946 – 1950

Cream color # 34
In estate found condition
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Ohlsson and Rice tether cars were first made in 1946. The first models had solid rear brake drums, 10 air vent slots in the seat, open air front grill, external hand brake lever, windshield, manual fuel pump, 4 nerf bars or radius rods, and plated front axle.

A tether car made by Ohlsson & Rice Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. The tires and wheels are in good shape and original. Rubber is good and not dry rotted, marked O&H. Brake handle, Molded Pipe Exhaust, Windshield and # 34 decals on cream body are all intact and original. There are no apparent damage, cracks or repairs anywhere on it. Marked, Manufactured by Ohlsson & Rice Inc. Los Angeles Calif. on bottom.

The sport of tether car racing was hugely popular in the middle of the 20th century with a growing interest today. Cars are tethered to a central spindle and pole and race round a banked track at high speeds.This quality-made Ohlsson & Rice tether car is in very good condition (look at my images for the very best description). Selling “as is”, not much other information known and motor has not been tested.

An exciting Estate Found “Big Boy Toy”.

Inventory AC-MIC-977

$ 985.00

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