The Land Speed Record 1898 – 1919 (Brooklands Books 1898 – 1919)

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The Land Speed Record 1898 – 1919

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.

Book Number: Brooklands Books 1898 – 1919

ISBN: 9781855205130

SKU: Brooklands Books 1898 - 1919 Category: MOTORSPORT Tags: 1898 - 1919, Brooklands Books, record, speed, the land

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