The Land Speed Record, 1898-1919

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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.

Release date NZ

May 20th, 2005

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Contributor

Edited by R M Clarke

Illustrations

300ill.

Pages

140

Dimensions

198x270x8

ISBN-13

9781855205130

Product ID

2058731

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