Napier-Railton, 1947

PART OF:: world land speed record vehicles

Made:: 1960-1964

maker:: Piet Olyslager

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Napier-Railton, 1947
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Mixed media illustration. Napier-Railton, 1947, 394mph land speed record holder. driven by John Cobb. Two Napier 'Lion' aero-engines, 12 cylinder, 47 litre capacity engine, 2500hp. Signed by Piet Olyslager . 1960-1964. 240x365mm.

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Category:: Art

Object Number:: 1999-101 Pt36

type:: illustration and world land speed record

credit:: British Petroleum Co Ltd

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