Stanley Rocket Land Speed Rekord Car OW 1906

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The Stanley Rocket Land Speed Rekord Car OW 1906 is a unique and groundbreaking vehicle. It was developed by Freelan and Francis Stanley, the Stanley brothers, and was the first car to break the land speed record. The Stanley Rocket was powered by a 10.5 hp steam-powered engine and used lightweight aluminum alloy construction, making it much lighter than typical steam cars of the time. The Rocket was designed to achieve maximum speed and featured a distinctive long nose-cone shape and brass-trimmed bodywork. The driver sat in the center of the car and had an unrestricted view of the track ahead. From the front of the car, the black-painted body was highlighted with brass ornaments, including wings and two very geometric headlights, and a large wheel with a wood-mounted steering wheel and two brass handles. The car had a cylindrical boiler which was fed coal throughout the ride and had two pressure gauges mounted on the dashboard. The Stanley Rocket was one of the earliest cars to be fitted with four wheels, and its final design clocked it in at an impressive 50mph, shattering the former record of 41mph. What made the Stanley Rocket so special was its ease of operation: because of its controls and overall design, the car felt almost effortless to drive, even at high speeds. It could easily accelerate and turn at the same time, making it ideal for breaking land speed records. On top of this, the Stanley Rocket was also one of the earliest cars to include reverse, a huge advantage as it meant that the driver could back up if needed without having to turn around. Ultimately, the Stanley Rocket Land Speed Rekord Car OW 1906 was a revolutionary vehicle in its time and set the benchmark for future speedsters.