NAPIER RAILTON 1933/34 John Cobb contracted Thomas & Taylor Ltd to build this awesome car, the Chief Engineer was Reid A Railton. The car was built around an old Napier 'Lion' aero engine. A 502hp version of the first world war Napier 'Lion' which had twelve cylinders in three banks of four, a centre upright bank with the others placed at 60 degrees to this. The engine was an amazing 23,970cc giving maximum power at 2,200rpm. The car broke numerous long distance records and set the official all time lap record for the Brooklands outer circuit at 143.44mph. THE MODEL NEW LIGHTWEIGHT Precision moulded resin body with cast in resin driver. White metal exhausts, filler caps. Photo etch aero screen. Racing numbers and Union Jack decals. 'PENELOPE'S TIPS' Chassis options CK1 complete chassis pack with SM1L chassis included. Wheels V, with PEW3 inserts.
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