Gar Wood - Packard Powered Boats
Posted by RogerDetroit On 2019/8/19 8:31:56
The Detroit News posted an online photo essay of Gar Wood's boat racing highlights over this past weekend.https://www.detroitnews.com/picture-gallery/news/local/michigan-history/2015/08/11/gar-wood-detroits-speedboat-superstar/31490071/
Gar Wood's last race boat, Miss America X, is now on display at the Packard Proving Grounds courtesy of her current owner Henry Mistele.
Gar Wood has a long history with Packard and breaking world's records. His Miss America IX, with 2 Packard engines, was the first boat to reach 100 mph and Miss America X, with 4 Packard engines, was the first boat to reach 120 mph - eventually setting an all-time record of 124.91 mph.
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Gar Wood's last race boat, Miss America X, is now on display at the Packard Proving Grounds courtesy of her current owner Henry Mistele.
Gar Wood has a long history with Packard and breaking world's records. His Miss America IX, with 2 Packard engines, was the first boat to reach 100 mph and Miss America X, with 4 Packard engines, was the first boat to reach 120 mph - eventually setting an all-time record of 124.91 mph.
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