Col Crothers Australian Land Speed Record holder in 1954

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AuotonomousRX
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Col Crothers Australian Land Speed Record holder in 1954

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A very interesting read in Issue 30 of Old Bike Australasia.

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Re: Col Crothers Australian Land Speed Record holder in 1954

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Thanks for the info Pete ,just went out and bought it , Reading the article it must be where club animal aka Steve got his inspiration to wear his "salt uniform" ie "I did a few runs just in a pair of underpants and no crash helmet"
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Re: Col Crothers Australian Land Speed Record holder in 1954

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interesting to see that, that bike is still in existance, as run, :D ,, makes one wonder how many other old battlehorses are out there, 8) ,,,
First Australian to ride a motorcycle over 200mph at Bonneville,,,
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