Malcolm Campbell... Daytona Beach, Florida...
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February 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 20, 1928
* Malcolm Campbell
* New land speed automobile record
* Daytona Beach, Florida
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "NEW AUTO RECORD, 207 MILES AN HOUR, SET BY CAMPBELL" "British Ace Is Almost Hurled From Car as He Speeds on Daytona Beach" "On Hand Clings To Wheel" "He Wins $5,000 Income" and more. Continues on page 2 with related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Following Segrave to Daytona Beach, on 19 February 1928 Campbell took the record at 206.956 mph (333.063 km/h), breaking the 200 mph barrier for his first time.[8] Once again though he only held the record for a couple of months, losing it by a whisker to Ray Keech and the White Triplex.
* Malcolm Campbell
* New land speed automobile record
* Daytona Beach, Florida
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "NEW AUTO RECORD, 207 MILES AN HOUR, SET BY CAMPBELL" "British Ace Is Almost Hurled From Car as He Speeds on Daytona Beach" "On Hand Clings To Wheel" "He Wins $5,000 Income" and more. Continues on page 2 with related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Following Segrave to Daytona Beach, on 19 February 1928 Campbell took the record at 206.956 mph (333.063 km/h), breaking the 200 mph barrier for his first time.[8] Once again though he only held the record for a couple of months, losing it by a whisker to Ray Keech and the White Triplex.
Category: The 20th Century
