The Napier-Railton is an aero-engined race car built in 1933, designed by Reid Railton to a commission by John Cobb, and built by Thomson & Taylor. It was driven by Cobb, mainly at the Brooklands race track where it holds the all-time lap record 143.44 mph 230.84 km/h which was set in 1935. Between 1933 and 1937 the Napier-Railton broke 47 world speed records.
The car was purchased by Brooklands Museum circa 1997 with the support of the UK`s Heritage Lottery Fund and other donors. It is maintained in fully working order and is normally on display in one of the museum`s 1930s motoring sheds. The car is run regularly and is usually present at the Goodwood Revival motor race.
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