Framed Print : The Supreme Sunbeam with Henry Segrave at the wheel
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The Supreme Sunbeam with Henry Segrave at the wheel
The Supreme Sunbeam, 1000 HP car, with Henry Segrave at the wheel -- he was the first man to reach over 200 mph, on Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, 29 March 1927. Date: 1927
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Media ID 14260418
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
1000 Breaker Daytona Florida Record Segrave Speed Sunbeam Supreme 1927
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring the thrilling history of motorsports into your home with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning piece features "The Supreme Sunbeam with Henry Segrave at the Wheel," an iconic image from 1927, captured by Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the determination and courage of Segrave, the first man to exceed 200 mph on Daytona Beach, Florida, as he skillfully navigates the powerful 1000 HP Sunbeam. Add this captivating print to your collection and relive the excitement of a bygone era.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the essence of speed and innovation during the Roaring Twenties, as Henry Segrave sits proudly at the wheel of The Supreme Sunbeam, the first car to surpass the 200 mph mark. Dated back to March 1927 on Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, Segrave's groundbreaking achievement left the world in awe and solidified his place in motorsports history. The Supreme Sunbeam, a 1000 HP behemoth, roared along the coastal stretch of Daytona Beach, its tires leaving a trail of smoke and dust in its wake. Segrave, a daring and determined racer, had spent years pushing the boundaries of automotive technology, and on this fateful day, he broke the 200 mph barrier, shattering the previous record by an impressive margin. The sea in the background adds to the sense of freedom and exhilaration, as The Supreme Sunbeam cuts through the air with unyielding determination. Segrave's focused expression and steely grip on the wheel convey the intense concentration required to master such a powerful machine. This photograph is a testament to the spirit of the 1920s, a decade marked by rapid advancements in technology and a newfound appreciation for the thrill of speed. Henry Segrave's record-breaking achievement in The Supreme Sunbeam remains an enduring symbol of human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of the impossible.
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