Edd China
Edd China (born 1972) is an acclaimed motor specialist who has been featured in British TV shows including Wheeler Dealers and Auto Trader, both alongside television presenter Mike Brewer. Edd has also appeared on various radio shows. He was educated at King Edward's School, Witley, and holds a degree in Engineering Product Design from the South Bank University.
Edd is managing director of his own company, Cummfy Banana Limited, which was set up in March 1999 to design and manufacture unique vehicles for advertising, corporate promotional work and special occasions such as weddings and proms.
Edd holds the Guinness World Record for 'fastest furniture', at 92mph (148 km/h), beating the old record at 82mph, which was also held by Edd.[1] He has also appeared on Top Gear, where he showcased a Rover 800 (purchased for £200) that had been modified with budget Bond-esque gadgets, such as an ejection seat, for merely £100.[2]
Edd is currently co-presenting ITV's Pulling Power alongside Mike Brewer and Sarah-Jane Mee
Records
| Date (yyyy-mm-dd) | Description | Record | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Guinness world record for fastest furniture.[3] | 140 km/h; 87 mph | Broken by China himself (2007-05-11) |
| 2005-11-09 | Guinness world record for largest motorised shopping cart.[4] | 2,99 × 1,80 × 3,47 m; 9,8 × 5,9 × 11,4 ft (length × width × height) | Record |
| 2006-11-09 | Guinness world record for fastest office; originall a Rover 100.[3] | 140 km/h; 87 mph | Record |
| 2007-05-11 | Guinness world record for fastest furniture.[5] | 148 km/h; 92 mph | Record |
References
- ^ Guinness World Records - Travel & Transport - Cars - Fastest Furniture
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/show/episodes/series1episode5.shtml Top Gear series 1, episode 5. Retrieved 2008-06-20
- ^ a b The Sun. 2006, 11 november. "The wackiest world records".
- ^ ABC News. "Going for the Guinness World Record".
- ^ Guinness World Records.com. 20007, 11 mei. "Records -> Travel & Transport -> Cars -> Fastest Furniture".