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1929 LAND SPEED RECORD CAR
GOLDEN ARROW
372KM/231MPH
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Many consider the Golden Arrow to be the best looking Land Speed Record
Car ever built. It was designed by England's leading auto engineer Mr J.S
Irving. Although its official name was the "Irving-Nappier Special" it became
known as the Golden Arrow because of its color and the shape of its engine
manifolds. The streamlined aluminum Body was revolutionary. The Large slab
sides were filled with ice to cool the massive 930 horsepower engine. This car
was built for one purpose-to set a new land speed record.
On March 11th, 1929, a vast crowd lined the long sand beach that stretched
from Daytona to Ormonde, Florida . This 20 mile stretch of compacted sand
has been the site of several attempts over the last few years. After only one
quick test run at 100mph or so, the car made its two record runs up and down
the beach within the 60 minute time limit. The Golden Arrow achieved an
average speed of 231.44 mph, making it the new land speed record holder.
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$100 Sale: $75
Floor Model Only Available
(includes all original packaging)
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