Leaving the airspace above New York City at 2,455 miles per hour, SR-71 tail number 64-17972 would set a transatlantic speed record on Sept. 1, 1974.
The article features a 1962 Beechcraft P35 Bonanza as a "modern sleeper" due to its blend of mid-century elegance and high-performance upgrades. Key enhancements include an upgraded 285 hp Continental ...