Maybe you don't know, earhart? Earhart was the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic alone.
At the same time, she has created many other records, and her books based on her flying experience are very popular. She also helped set up an organization for female pilots. ? 1937, when she first tried to fly around the world, she and her navigator Fred Noonan mysteriously disappeared near the Pacific Ocean.
The subsequent search was one of the largest search operations in American history. The US Navy and Coast Guard searched 640,000 square kilometers of the Pacific Ocean. Despite spending millions of dollars, they still haven't found any clues about the plane. Earhart officially declared on 1939? (earhart) was killed.
The following is the last image she left to the world. Not only her plane appeared in the photo, but also her car-1937 cord 812 phaeton.
The story about this car is also quite legendary, earhart? (earhart)? Bought this line less than a year before he disappeared. 8 12? Earhart's husband, publisher George Putnam? (George Putnam) sold the car shortly after he disappeared, and then the car disappeared mysteriously.
Many car enthusiasts have been looking for the whereabouts of this car, and finally found it after many years. However, due to premature failure, this car was "dismantled" all over the country. What a pity!
In 2004, collector Ray Foster spent a lot of money looking for important parts of this car, such as the shell, frame and engine.
In 20 18, the car was sold to the current owner JBS collection company, which entrusted LaVine Restorations, Inc. to restore the car to its original state.
After several years of free repairs, the car was finally "completely new".
In the subsequent classic car activities, I also won many awards!
Announced to enter the national historical vehicle register, indicating that the historical and cultural significance of the car is worth remembering forever! Except? Cord 82 1 phaeton? In addition, the national historical vehicle register also includes Ford "Bullitt" Mustang, Chrysler and DeLorean DMC 12, which are used to shoot back to the future. Before, we also introduced 198 1979 of the famous Hollywood movie "Cannonball Fly". Lamborghini? Countach LP 400 S .
Which car is this? 33? Register a vehicle.
It is understood that the national historical vehicle register will only add two vehicles this year, and the second one has not yet been announced. But please don't worry, this year? 9? Month, month? Hagarty Drivers Foundation? During the annual "Capital Auto" celebration, these two cars will be exhibited in national mall, Washington, D.C., USA. ?
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