Fine Estate August Special Collections
Sat, Aug 5, 2023 02:00PM EDT
Lot 20
Hiller "Comet" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car
Estimate: $600 - $800
Sold for
$1,700
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
1941 - 1942. Tether cars were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. This is one of approximately 500 models produced by Hiller Industries of San Francisco. The company's founder, 17-year-old Stanley Hiller, Jr., went on to design and build helicopters. Re-painted. 18" x 9" x 6"
Condition
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