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Brookspeed retweeted
Two engines running together for the first time in nearly a century in #WorldLandSpeed #recordbreaker #Sunbeam1000hp: youtu.be/j9OBZ8cWt_4 Thanks to our Sunbeam #restoration project partner @ScarfGoggles for their help with footage and pictures #LandSpeed #Motoring
Brookspeed retweeted
The Sunbeam 1000hp has its original bodywork refitted in the final stages of restoration at the National Motor Museum. Find more information on the iconic World Land Speed Record breaker: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/s… #Sunbeam1000hp
Brookspeed retweeted
Our engineers have successfully restored the World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp in the countdown to its planned 100th anniversary run at Daytona Beach! Our restoration campaign has also reached its goal. Read more: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/n…
ALT Restored Sunbeam 1000hp at the National Motor Museum
Brookspeed retweeted
Red Hot! 🔥The World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp has been successfully restored by National Motor Museum engineers. With two V12 aero engines the vehicle is a real beast. More information on the Sunbeam 1000hp: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/s…
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Our partner @ScarfGoggles looks back at the restoration of the Sunbeam 1000hp
Sunbeam 1000hp Rebuild (Part 6) - Restoring the first 200mph land speed car youtu.be/xtFEc_NgoX0?si=NVLv… via @YouTube
Brookspeed retweeted
We bid a very sunny and hot farewell to the Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record car yesterday as the restored vehicle heads to the USA! Next stops @PebbleConcours @Petersen_Museum @MotorsportsHOF then centenary run at Daytona Beach in 2027.
Brookspeed retweeted
The National Motor Museum has completed its painstaking restoration of Sunbeam 1000hp, clearing the way for the legendary Land Speed Record car to return to Daytona Beach almost 100 years after Sir Henry Segrave became the first man to exceed 200mph.
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Brookspeed retweeted
The impressive Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record breaker - the first car to exceed 200mph. Restored by the National Motor Museum workshop team.
Read more: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/n…
📸National Motor Museum / Matt Howell
Brookspeed retweeted
Saddle up and ride in style this May the 17th for a cause that changes lives.
🌍 England, London
📷 Michael Jersovs @mjstudio_uk
Brookspeed retweeted
When you roll up to this year's ride in Raleigh on a red Harley with a dapper pup in tow, you'll definitely turn some heads! 🐶🕶️ DGR welcomes all to attend.
Register now, and bring a partner along for the ride!
🌎 Raleigh, USA
📸 Scott Magoon
Brookspeed retweeted
In a landmark stage of the Sunbeam 1000hp restoration, @natlmotormuseum engineers have almost completed the rebuild of its rear engine after years of work to strip, clean and restore it.
See video footage of the rebuild here: youtu.be/p4ohsLb1z-U
#LandSpeed #Sunbeam
Brookspeed retweeted
Our Museum Manager Doug Hill and Senior Engineer Ian Stanfield, accompanied by Martin Braybrook of @Brookspeed gave a presentation on the restoration of the Sunbeam 1000hp yesterday to an invited audience of our supporters at the @RoyalAutomobile.
Brookspeed retweeted
We're pleased to report the cars made it to Brighton. Here's one, driven by our patron Martin Braybrook of @Brookspeed and the participants medal from the @RoyalAutomobile @VeteranCarRun
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Are you ready to drive dapper this Sunday? Join your fellow gentlefolk around the world to drive dapper for a truly important cause.
Brookspeed retweeted
National Motor Museum engineers are ready to start the engine rebuild of Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp. They plan to run the 22.5 litre Matabele engine of the car and funds are needed to complete the restoration. Read more: bit.ly/3MfX1Rw #LandSpeed #Sunbeam
ALT Senior Engineer Ian Stanfield with rear engine crankcase in workshop © Scarf and Goggles
Brookspeed retweeted
National Motor Museum engineers are ready to start the engine rebuild of Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp. They plan to run the 22.5 litre Matabele engine of the car and funds are needed to complete the restoration. Read more: bit.ly/3MfX1Rw #LandSpeed #Sunbeam
ALT Senior Engineer Ian Stanfield with rear engine crankcase in workshop © Scarf and Goggles
Brookspeed retweeted
Engineers from the @natlmotormuseum have ‘unglued’ the gearbox of Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp and created new parts to make it run again for its 100th anniversary. See the reassembly of the gearbox in the workshop: youtu.be/01gt4S6sZys #Sunbeam1000 #Landspeed
Join us on our #southampton run on Sunday, September 29th, with your pre 1984 cars. gentlemansdrive.com/drives/e… – at South East, England