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== Description == |
== Description == |
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| − | The '''Challenger 1''' was a land-speed-record car built in 1959, powered by four supercharged Pontiac engines. On the morning of September 9th 1960, Mickey Thomson, at the wheel of the '''Challenger 1''' broke the world land speed record, reaching a speed of 406.6mp/h (654.4kmp/h). Today, the car is displayed at the NHRA Museum in Los Angeles, California. |
+ | The '''Challenger 1''' was a land-speed-record car built in 1959, powered by four supercharged Pontiac engines. On the morning of September 9th 1960, Mickey Thomson, at the wheel of the '''Challenger 1''' broke the world land speed record, reaching a speed of 406.6mp/h (654.4kmp/h). Today, the car is displayed at the NHRA Museum in Los Angeles, California. |
The Hot Wheels version features a removable engine cover which reveals the four engines and wheels. It is based on the final design of the car with covered wheels and engine air intake scoops. |
The Hot Wheels version features a removable engine cover which reveals the four engines and wheels. It is based on the final design of the car with covered wheels and engine air intake scoops. |
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Revision as of 23:12, 24 September 2017
Description
The Challenger 1 was a land-speed-record car built in 1959, powered by four supercharged Pontiac engines. On the morning of September 9th 1960, Mickey Thomson, at the wheel of the Challenger 1 broke the world land speed record, reaching a speed of 406.6mp/h (654.4kmp/h). Today, the car is displayed at the NHRA Museum in Los Angeles, California.
The Hot Wheels version features a removable engine cover which reveals the four engines and wheels. It is based on the final design of the car with covered wheels and engine air intake scoops.
Versions
The Challenger 1 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 1998 | Legends: Vintage Record Holders 4-Car Set | Blue | 'Mickey Thomson, Challenger 1' | Blue / Metal | Yellow RR | 18621 | China | 
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Bibliography
- Hot Rod Magazine - 1959 Pontiac Challenger I – Racing Legend Mickey Thompson, written by Erik Arneson, May 1st 2009