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Hispano-Suiza H6C racing the Baby Bootlegger Speedboat
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Hispano-Suiza H6C racing the Baby Bootlegger Speedboat
A modified racing Hispano-Suiza H6C 1924 Speedster racing against the speedboat Baby Bootlegger of New York (designed by George Crouch), winner of the 1924 Gold Challenge Cup race in Detroit (driven by Caleb Bragg). Date: 1924
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Beautiful Challenge Crouch Detroit Fast Hydroplane Speed Speedboat Speeding Winner Winning 1924 1925 Bootlegger
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This thrilling photograph captures the essence of speed and competition during the Roaring Twenties, as the sleek and powerful Hispano-Suiza H6C racing car squares off against the innovative Baby Bootlegger speedboat in a high-stakes challenge. The Hispano-Suiza H6C, a 1924 Speedster, is a beautiful example of automotive engineering, its Hispano-Suiza engine roaring as it races alongside the water. Meanwhile, the Baby Bootlegger, designed by the renowned George Crouch and driven by Caleb Bragg, cuts through the water with ease, its wooden hull glistening in the sunlight. The scene is set at the 1924 Gold Cup race in Detroit, Michigan, where the APBA (American Power Boat Association) hosted the most prestigious powerboat races of the era. The Baby Bootlegger had already made history by winning the Gold Cup that year, making this race against the Hispano-Suiza an even more exciting match-up. The contrast between the land and water vehicles is striking, yet both embody the spirit of speed and innovation that defined the era. The Hispano-Suiza, with its elegant design and powerful engine, was a force to be reckoned with on the track, while the Baby Bootlegger, with its groundbreaking hydroplane design, redefined the possibilities of watercraft. This photograph is a testament to the thrill of competition and the beauty of engineering during a time when the world seemed to be moving faster than ever before. The Hispano-Suiza and the Baby Bootlegger, two remarkable machines of their time, locked in a race that would go down in history.
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