A photograph of the Sunbeam 'Silver Bullet', taken in January 1934 by Edward G Malindine for the Daily Herald.
In 1930, the 'Silver Bullet' car was driven by Kaye Don in an attempt to break the world land speed record at Daytona Beach, Florida. However, despite its streamlined shape and powerful engine, the car only managed 190mph.
Details
- Category:
- Photographs
- Collection:
- Daily Herald Archive
- Object Number:
- 1983-5236/C06062
- Materials:
- paper
- type:
- gelatin silver print and photograph
- copyright:
- National Science and Media Museum
