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Ohlsson & Rice Inc., a
powerhouse of 1950s American model-engineering, cast legendary glow-plug motors
loved by car, boat, and plane builders. Born in 1941 Los Angeles from ex-Utica
Tool founders J. Ohlsson and R. Rice, the firm cranked out rugged, light
cast-aluminum blocks - mainstay .23 to .49 cu in "O&R 60" and 1.3 hp sparkies -
plus ready-to-pounce accessible throttles, cowlings, wheels, balsa kits, and
tools. Garish orange boxes and comics-style decals made Christmas bright for
boys fueling dreams on tether tracks or free-flight, control line, and R/C.
Military sales and glittering awards ensured post-war boom, yet cheap imports,
mismanagement, and RC shift toppled the company, shuttering Hawthorne plant
~1961. This 1950 Air Trails magazine ad was in O&R's heyday.
Ohlsson & Rice, Inc. Engines and Accessories Ad
 New! 1951 O&R ... Engines & Accessories
O & R Lapped Piston Engines are easier starting, higher powered and more
dependable than ever before. They are built to give top performance and long life.
Get your O&R Engine at your dealer's right away.
The new O&R Front End Flywheel Marine Engine changes the whole concept of
model booting. It's truly a real Marine Engine from stem to stern.
• Front End Flywheel permits lower placement in hull.
•Dual Counter-weighted for smoother running.
• Less Propeller Shaft Angle.
• Roller Bearing Crankshaft for longer life.
• All New High Compression Piston for greater power.
• Ball Bearing Thrust reduce. friction.
O&R .29 Marine Engine complete with Flywheel, Thrust Bearing and Universal
Coupling ... $14.95
Marine Flywheel ... 1.50
Thrust Bearing only ... 1.00
Universal Coupling (available in 15 thread sizes) only ... 1.49
The World's Most Authentic Model Midget Racer!
$19.95 Complete
With O&R Sport Drive Unit
A true 12 to 1 scale model of the famous "Offie" that consistently held the No.
1 position at Gilmore Racing Oval in Los Angeles. It's not only fun to race, but
is an accurate, fully detailed reproduction of a real midget racer. Can be used
for either tether or power operation. It's safe and simple to operate in small areas.
Available in an assortment of brilliant baked enamel colors.
O&R Sport Drive Unit
Sport Drive Unit has built-in 3 to 1 planetary drive, automatically lubricated,
with centrifugal clutch that allows standing starts for realistic action.
O&R Competition Power Drive Unit
Designed for competition racing. Four semi-pneumatic tires and hubs. The O&R
Competition Unit is available for installation in standard O&R Model Racers.
Complete Competition Power Drive Unit ... $15.95
Model Racer only ... $ 5.95
Sport Drive Unit only ... 13.95
Model Racer Complete with Sport Drive Unit ... 19.95
Authentic Driver illustrated, extra ... 1.50
Swivel Pest complete with Wire ... 1.00
Snap-or-Pack
Fits all O&R and many other makes of Glow Plugs. Double connection Instant
Clip included.
$.35
O&R Fuels
No.2 Glow Plug
1/2 Pt.40¢ Pt. 75¢ Qt. $1.40
O&R AA
1/2 Pt. 40¢ Pt. 75¢
O&R "30 Plus"
Pt. $1.00 Qt. $1.75
Most popular and largest selling model engine fuels in the world.
Instant Clip
Designed for greater efficiency. Gives positive double connection and much easier
starting.
Instant Clip Only ... 15¢
Glow Plugs
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New! Hi-Glow Plugs
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Flywheel
Exclusive Trueing Washer insures "wobble-free" running.
19, 23, 29, 33 Flywheel ... $1.25
60 Flywheel ... 1.50
Universal Coupling
Marine Flywheel
The only complete line of improved universal couplings. Available in the thread
sizes shown.
Universal Coupling ... $1.49
Wrench ... 25¢
Ball Thrust Bearing, Complete ... $1.00
Marine Flywheel ... $1.50
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Dealers
Write for particulars on how you can obtain the New 1951 O&R Catalogs.
O&R Standard of the Model World
Send for this Beautifully Illustrated 4-Color Catalog
... that will give you many new and useful ideas for your model building. Fill
in the coupon below and mail together with 15ยข in stamps or coins to cover mailing
and handling costs. Send for your copy now!
O&R .23 again wins the 1950 Nationals.
Joseph W. Foster, the winner in Class B.
Cut Out and Mail Today
Ohlsson & Rice, Inc.
Dept. AT
Emery at Grande Vista
Los Angeles 23, California
Gentlemen:
Please Rush ______ copies of the New 1951 O&R Catalog at 15¢ each for
which I am enclosing _________ in stamps or coins to cover handling and mailing.
Name ____________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________
City ____________________________ Zone____ State ______________
If No Local Dealer is Convenient Mail Orders Direct to
Ohlsson & Rice, Inc.
Emery at Grande Vista
Los Angeles 23, California
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