Goldenrod Land Speed Race Car, circa 1965
THF244525 / Goldenrod Land Speed Race Car, circa 1965
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Artifact Overview
In November 1965, Californians Bob and Bill Summers set a new land speed record for a wheel-driven automobile when Goldenrod, their bullet-like car, averaged 409.277 miles per hour on the Bonneville Salt Flats. At a time when jet-powered cars were dominant, Goldenrod was powered by four modified Chrysler "Hemi" V-8 engines. The Summers brothers' record stood until 1991.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1965
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2005.124.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Robert C. Post
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.0 in
Width: 5.0 in
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On November 12, 1965, Goldenrod streaked across Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats at 409.277 miles per hour, setting a new land speed record for wheel-driven cars. Builders Bob and Bill Summers powered Goldenrod with four massive Chrysler V-8 engines. Although other car builders copied its sleek design, Goldenrod held the record until 1991.
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