Class: Cars, Racecar — Model origin:
Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene
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◊ 2007-04-10 13:40 |
Achieved 301.129mph Not sure of the correct name for this? some books have it listed just as Bluebird, while others as Rolls-Royce Campbell Bluebird? -- Last edit: 2007-04-10 13:46:10 |
◊ 2007-04-10 15:25 |
The full denomination is Campbell-Railton Rolls-Royce Bluebird 1935. Driven by Malcolm Campbell it set the world land speed record at 301,129 mph ( 484,818 kph) at Bonnevelle Salt Flats , Utah on september the third 1935 where those pictures were taken.It was powered by a 2500 hp V 12 R type Schneider Trophy Rolls Royce aero engine |