BABS |
The speed record breaking car of the 1920's |
BABS at Tjolöholm Classic Car event in late spring of 2004 |
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A close up picture of BABS engine. It's a Liberty V12 27 litre Aero engine from 1918. 350bhp as standard but was modified to 500-600bhp.
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My son Thomas had the very rare opportunity (in fact I think he was the only one at this event) to sit behind the wheel of this very nice piece of history.
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Find out more about BABS and other record breaking cars at Pendine
Sands, Wales by using the links below: http://www.parry-thomas.co.uk/ http://www.sandspeedwales.co.uk/5907.html http://people.bath.ac.uk/ensgwo/carsv2.htm#Babs http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/world_land_speed_record_23.htm http://www.bluebirdteamracing.net/bluebirdsupportersclub/pla/pendine.html |