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08/09/2025 10:28 am
John Bono
North Jersey
08/09/2025 10:37 am
Great history...thanks John. Such a shame it was lost in a fire.
08/09/2025 10:37 am
My first interest in racing vehicles was following record attempts. I was born to late for Eyston and Cobb, but Campbell and Breedlove etc., loved following them. Thanks for this John.
08/09/2025 10:44 am
Like David, I had an interest in land speed record cars and followed them for a while. I remember this Thunderbolt but didn't know the full history of it - thanks John! Great choice!
08/09/2025 1:12 pm
Fascinating article. Thanks, John.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
08/09/2025 6:49 pm
Thanks John. Everyday's a learning day here on the forum.
09/09/2025 4:19 am
Incredible "Each engine was of 36.5 litres capacity, supercharged, and had an individual output power of 2,350 bhp (1,752 kW; 2,383 PS)."
I remember Donald Campbell and the Bluebirds attempts in 1960s here in Australia on central Australian salt lake, Lake Eyre
As always such an interesting post, thanks John
Topic starter
09/09/2025 4:56 pm
@geoff-jowett Geoff thanks for the kind words.
John Bono
North Jersey
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