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Capt George Eystons Thunderbolt world landspeed record car
Capt George Eystons Thunderbolt world landspeed record car of 1937/38. Date: 1937
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Captain George Eyston's Thunderbolt: Shattering the Land Speed Record in 1937/38 This iconic photograph captures the sleek and powerful form of Captain George Eyston's Thunderbolt, the world-famous land speed record-breaking car that reached unparalleled velocities in the late 1930s. The Thunderbolt, designed and driven by the daring British aviator and automobile racer, was a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of speed. The Thunderbolt, a single-seater streamlined vehicle, was built specifically for the purpose of setting new land speed records. Its aerodynamic design, inspired by the shapes of contemporary aircraft, was a groundbreaking innovation in automobile engineering. Powered by a Rolls-Royce V12 engine, the Thunderbolt could reach an astonishing top speed of 312.7 mph (503.4 km/h) on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, on August 31, 1937. This record stood for just over a year before being surpassed by Sir Malcolm Campbell in his rival record-breaking car, the Campbell-Napier-Railton Blue Bird K3. Eyston's Thunderbolt was a marvel of its time, a testament to the intersection of aviation and automobile technology. The car's design and achievements paved the way for further advancements in land speed record attempts and continue to inspire engineers and speed enthusiasts to this day. This photograph, taken during the Thunderbolt's record-breaking run, captures the essence of the machine and the spirit of adventure that drove Captain George Eyston to push the boundaries of what was thought possible. The Thunderbolt remains an enduring symbol of human achievement and the relentless pursuit of speed.
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