The Land Speed Record, 1898-1919 by R M Clarke

The Land Speed Record, 1898-1919 by R M Clarke

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The Land Speed Record, 1898-1919 by R M Clarke

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.
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ISBN 13 9781855205130
ISBN 10 1855205130
Title The Land Speed Record, 1898-1919
Author R M Clarke
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Brooklands Books Ltd
Year published 2005-05-20
Number of pages 140
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.