Craig Breedlove posing on top of the Spirit of America mb-height 4433 George Harrison wave to fans

George Harrison wave to fans

designed by Alfred Stevens

showing the Vintners' sheriff receiving the congratulations of his Company

6th June 1981

Craig Breedlove posing on top of the Spirit of America mb-height 4433 George Harrison wave to fansCraig Breedlove posing on top of the Spirit of America. Five time World Land Speed Record holder. He started out as a technician in structural engineering. In 1959 he bought a military surplus J47 jet engine, with an aim to design and create his first three wheel 'Spirit of America' land speed record vehicle. In July of 1963 at Bonneville, Utah, he set a new, two way official speed record of 407 mph, to become the first ever to average over 400 mph.