The Land Speed Record, 1898-1919
The Land Speed Record, 1898-1919
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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.| SKU | Unavailable |
| 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. |
| Note | Unavailable |