Isle of Man IOM “FUTURISTIC CARS ~ BLOODHOUND SSC" Unique heat-sensitive MS 2017

Description

Isle of Man -
“
FUTURISTIC CARS ~ BLOODHOUND SSC.
”
MNH ~ Unique MS printed with 3 different finishes !
The engineering excellence and technical innovation behind the BLOODHOUND project to set a new land speed world record is encapsulated in this
Isle of Man Post Office miniature sheet.
It is not only a celebration of the bid to build a car capable of travelling at 1,000mph, but also of the project’s connections to the Isle of Man.
The sheet includes two stamps and two labels, with one featuring the legendary Richard Noble and current world record holder Andy Green, BLOODHOUND’s driver.
Behind the images lie technical line drawings underlining that this miniature sheet is a showcase of engineering prowess as well as the ambition of setting new records.
To ensure the miniature sheet reflects technical innovation it includes
three special print finishes; metallic ink, varnish and thermochromic ink, which disappears when heated to reveal
the inside of the BLOODHOUND car.
The car includes components designed and built in the Isle of Man, a connection this issue celebrates.
For example, an essential regulator created by
Swagelok
plays a crucial role in the car’s fuel system, alongside other functions.
Date of Issue: 22 September 2017.
(IOM18 ~ BD2).