Late 1940s Chevrolet Turret Top Soap Box Derby Contestant Helmet Made of GI Helmet Liner
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This is a cool late 1940s contestant helmet for the Chevrolet Turret Top Soap Box Derby, billed as "The Greatest Amateur Racing Event in the World". The helmet has a great, large decal on the front is made from the liner of a World War II GI helmet.
VINTAGE:Circa late 1940s.
SIZE:Height: approximately 6"; head opening: 9" by 8".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Aluminum, leather, canvas, decal.
ATTACHMENT:Chin strap.
MARKINGS:Unreadable mark on canvas strap.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an automobile racing and manufacturing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. KEZAR VEX13 LADEX9/13 SIJX11/14
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The helmet has some spots of light to moderate wear; some rusting to buckles.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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