The Land Speed Record 1940-1962

The Land Speed Record 1940-1962
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Publisher : Brooklands Books Limited
Total Pages : 140
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ISBN-10 : 1855205165
ISBN-13 : 9781855205161
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Book Synopsis The Land Speed Record 1940-1962 by : R.M. Clarke

Download or read book The Land Speed Record 1940-1962 written by R.M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 2000-09-17 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This portfolio of reports tells how the Land Speed Record was raised from 369 mph to 394 mph by John Cobb in the Railton Mobil Special. Also featured are record attempts by Donald Campbell in Bluebird, Mickey Thompson in Challenger I, Craig Breedlove in 'Spirit of America', and much more. Expert comments by David Tremayne.


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