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The Land Speed Record 1940-1962

Author R.M. Clarke
Publisher Brooklands Books Ltd
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Author(s)R.M. Clarke
ISBN / ASIN1855205165
ISBN-139781855205161
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Sales Rank1,547,111
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸

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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.