Curtiss V-8 motorcycle
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The Curtiss V-8 motorcycle was a purpose-built motorcycle designed and built by aviation and motorcycling pioneer Glenn Curtiss to show the power of his Curtiss Model B-8 269 cu in V8 engine intended
Glenn Curtiss on his V 8 motorcycle, Ormond Beach, Florida 1907
Curtiss V-8 in the Smithsonian
Blitzen Benz
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The Blitzen Benz is a racing car that was built by Benz & Cie in Mannheim, Germany, in 1909. In 1910 an enhanced model broke the world land speed record. It was one of six cars based on the Grand Prix
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…newspapers gave him for going faster than any vehicle, on land, sea or air, until 1911, when his absolute record was broken by the 141.7 mph (228.0 km/h) Blitzen Benz automobile. No motorcycle surpassed the record until 1930. Curtiss's success at racing strengthened his reputation as a leading maker of high-performance…
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Blitzen Benz 4
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A 1909 Benz 200 Blitzen Benz