The Fastest Men in the World, On Wheels, 1971
THF126221 / The Fastest Men in the World, On Wheels, 1971 / front
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Artifact Overview
This book examines the quest for the land speed record. Images from the book show a converted vegetable stand where Bob and Bill Summers built Goldenrod, the vehicle that broke the land speed record for wheel-driven cars in 1965.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1971
Subject Date
1971
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Written by Deke Houlgate and the editors of Auto Racing magazine.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2010.0.12.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 9.25 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 1 in
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