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Image Not Available for Captain Eyston, driving his monster racing car at Utah, made a new one hour record at an average speed of 159.30mph.
Captain Eyston, driving his monster racing car at Utah, made a new one hour record at an average speed of 159.30mph.
Image Not Available for Captain Eyston, driving his monster racing car at Utah, made a new one hour record at an average speed of 159.30mph.

Captain Eyston, driving his monster racing car at Utah, made a new one hour record at an average speed of 159.30mph.

Creator Barratts Photo Press Agency
Dateunknown
Mediumgelatin silver print
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2008
Category
Object number2008/7040
LocationNot currently on display

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