This image portrays the steam car built by the Autocoast Company of Costa Mesa, CA. It was designed "to go after the land speed record for steam cars - - 127.66 J. P. H. sometime in 1969 or early 1970."
The Silent Steamer designed and driven by Skip Hendrich for an attempt at the worlds speed record for steam cars, 197.66 mph sometime in 1969 or 1970. Did this car ever attempt the record and if so what happened?
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