Steve Fossett's 900 mph Jet-Powered Car on Sale for $3 Million
Published October 07, 2010
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At the time that he died in a plane crash in 2007, aviation pioneer Steve Fossett was in the middle of launching a new project that was very down to earth. The aeronautical adventurer had his sights set on breaking the then decade-old land speed record of 736 mph, set by Andy Green of Great Britain in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.
To accomplish this feat, in 2006 Fossett purchased a vehicle called the ‘Spirit of America – Sonic Arrow’ from one-time land speed record holder, Craig Breedlove. The 69-year old Breedlove had hoped to break Green’s record himself, but was unable to get his car to travel faster than 676 mph, despite projections that it could crack 800 mph.
Fossett put the full force of his aerodynamic expertise behind redesigning the jet-powered vehicle, rechristening the effort “Target 800 mph”. However, with the changes made by his team, and a better power to weight ratio than a jet fighter, he expected it to hit 900 mph.
Development continued after Fossett went missing, but the project was eventually mothballed in 2008 after over $4 million was invested. Now, in what is likely the only supersonic car to ever have a ‘For Sale’ sign put on it, the vehicle, blueprints, transporter and everything connected to the effort, including a catering truck for those long days in the desert, are being made available to the highest bidder, with a starting price of $3 million.
The sale is being handled by Project 100 Communications, a British motor and adventure sports marketing firm, and all serious offers are being considered. Keeping in mind that a new Bugatti Veyron costs between $1.5 and $2.5 million, and it only goes 258 mph, Fossett’s folly could turn out to be the high-speed deal of the 21st century.
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That's pretty cool. I'll wrench it if you buy and drive it!
At $539,000, I was thinking this would be more to your liking:
http://sites.google.com/site/longmeadowfarmairport/
At $539,000, I was thinking this would be more to your liking:
http://sites.google.com/site/longmeadowfarmairport/
LOL100% incorrect Ever hear of Ferry Permit? issued for Non airworthy aircraftno such thing as "barely airworthy" it's either Airworthy or Notyou still have to find a crew willing to fly this "barely airworthy" heap
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To quote from Douglas Adams:
"Amazing-looking ship though. Looks like a fish, moves like a fish, steers like a cow."
I bet it is great for keeping tailgaters away.
"Amazing-looking ship though. Looks like a fish, moves like a fish, steers like a cow."
I bet it is great for keeping tailgaters away.
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It is now a super deal at 499K! Better act quickly!At $539,000,..../
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If land with that kind of real estate was that cheap up here, I'd own two...That's pretty cool. I'll wrench it if you buy and drive it!
At $539,000, I was thinking this would be more to your liking:
http://sites.google.com/site/longmeadowfarmairport/
A similar property within 2 hours of here would easily go for $1M +
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Which really sucks, because you'll have spent $1M+ and still be in Canada.
A similar property within 2 hours of here would easily go for $1M +
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LOLWhich really sucks, because you'll have spent $1M+ and still be in Canada.
A similar property within 2 hours of here would easily go for $1M +
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