Photograph - Chain Driven Speed Motor Car
Production date
Circa 1931
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Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Depicts thirteen men standing around the 'Fred H. Stewart - Enterprise', an early chain driven speed car.
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PHOTOGRAPHS Objects road transport
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Circa 1931
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This photograph depicts thirteen men standing around the 'Fred H. Stewart - Enterprise', an early chain driven speed car designed by Australian engineer Don Harkness. This car was driven by Australian Norman 'Wizard' Smith at Ninety Mile Beach in New Zealand in 1930 where he broke the land speed world record. The identities of the men are unknown.
From the collection of early 20th Century freelance photographer, Mr Fred Port.
From the collection of early 20th Century freelance photographer, Mr Fred Port.
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H3165
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