Goldenrod Land Speed Race Car, circa 1965
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In November 1965, Californians Bob and Bill Summers set a new land speed record for a wheel-driven automobile when Goldenrod, their bullet-like car, averaged 409.277 miles per hour on the Bonneville Salt Flats. At a time when jet-powered cars were dominant, Goldenrod was powered by four modified Chrysler "Hemi" V-8 engines. The Summers brothers' record stood until 1991.
In November 1965, Californians Bob and Bill Summers set a new land speed record for a wheel-driven automobile when Goldenrod, their bullet-like car, averaged 409.277 miles per hour on the Bonneville Salt Flats. At a time when jet-powered cars were dominant, Goldenrod was powered by four modified Chrysler "Hemi" V-8 engines. The Summers brothers' record stood until 1991.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1965
Creators
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2005.124.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Robert C. Post
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.0 in
Width: 5.0 in
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