Author: 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. Sftbd., 8_x 10 3/4_, 140 pgs., b&w ill.
Format: Softbound
Pages: 140
Length: 8w x 10.75h
ISBN-13: 9781855205130
ISBN: 1855205130
Catalog ID: 130573A