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Chrysler Imperial 80 Sets Distinctive Speed Record
Veteran racer Ralph De Palma drives a Chrysler Imperial "80" roadster to 89.091 miles in one hour at Atlantic City Speedway. Official AA A supervision confirms the record as the fastest for a 300 cubic inch stock car. tests show sustained high speed and reliability, with 80 miles per hour as a baseline capability.
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