The Land Speed Record 1898-1919
| Format: Paperback, 140 Pages Item: 130573 ISBN: 9781855205130 SpecsSize: 8 x 10.75 x 0.37 Weight: 0.938 lb. Published: September 17th 2000 DC: AE Price: $24.95 In Stock |
This portfolio of reports tells how the first Land Speed Record of 39.24 mph was set in 1898 by Count de Chasseloup-Laubat in an electric Jeantaud. And how, by 1919 the record had been officially pushed up to 124.10 mph by the likes of Jenatzy, Rolls, Vanderbilt, Serpollet, Ford, Rigolly, Marriott, Oldfield, Duray, Hornsted and other courageous souls. |
