The "Blue Flame" Land Speed Record Holder - 622.407 mph

Original Vintage Card
  
 Price: $14.95

Stock #:1061258
Type: Postcard
Era: Continental Chrome
City: Bonneville Salt Flats
State: Utah (UT)
Artist: Larry Rutherford
Publisher: Dexter Press Inc.
Postmark: 1975 Oct-08
Postmark City: Eugene
Postmark State: OR
Stamp: 7c Ben Franklin
Size: 4" x 6" (10.25 x 15.25 cm)
Recipient Address:Mildred & Gordon Turner
4125 Jackdaw St.
San Diego, California 92103
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Gary Gabelich set a new world land speed record on Oct. 23, 1970. The rocket-propelled vehicle was driven during its record setting run by 30-year-old Gary Gabelich, at 622.407 m.p.h. The vehicle was driven across Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah.

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