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Poster Print : Parry Thomas, racing driver, inspecting 400 hp engine
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Parry Thomas, racing driver, inspecting 400 hp engine
Parry Thomas, motor racing driver, inspecting the 400 hp engine on Babs, the car which he designed, gaining a world land speed record of 170.6 mph.
circa 1920s
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Media ID 23082928
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Babs Driver Fast Gained Goggles Horsepower Inspecting Leather Parry Record Records Speed
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Parry Thomas Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This vintage image captures the legendary motor racing driver intently examining the 400 hp engine of his record-breaking car, Babs. With its powerful engine roaring at around 170.6 mph in the 1920s, Parry Thomas etched his name in the history books as a pioneer of land speed records. Bring the thrill of the past into your home or office with this evocative and intriguing poster print.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph from the roaring 1920s, Parry Thomas, a legendary motor racing driver, intently examines the intricacies of the 400 horsepower engine installed in his groundbreaking vehicle, Babs. With a world land speed record of 170.6 mph to his name, Thomas was a pioneer in the field of automotive innovation. The image captures the essence of the era, with Thomas donning goggles and a leather coat, embodying the daring spirit of the sport. The engine, a marvel of technology in its time, is open and exposed, revealing its raw power. The sleek lines and meticulously crafted components of Babs can be seen in the background, a testament to Thomas's design prowess. This photograph not only encapsulates the excitement and thrill of motor racing during the 1920s but also highlights the relentless pursuit of speed and performance that defines the sport even today. Parry Thomas's inspection of the engine serves as a reminder of the crucial role that engineers and drivers play in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of automotive engineering.
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