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'Bluebird of Chelsea, London' Motor Yacht, Originally Built for Malcolm Campbell in 1931

Current Bid $15 (2 bids, reserve not met)

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Sir Malcolm Campbell set four world water speed records between 1937 and 1939, solidifying his status as a legendary British speed king. Piloting his iconic Blue Bird hydroplanes, he achieved global fame by pushing the limits of marine speed and becoming the only man to hold both land and water speed records simultaneously L1400 x H730 x D 310mm

'Bluebird of Chelsea, London' Motor Yacht, Originally Built for Malcolm Campbell in 1931 Image 1++
'Bluebird of Chelsea, London' Motor Yacht, Originally Built for Malcolm Campbell in 1931 Image 1++
'Bluebird of Chelsea, London' Motor Yacht, Originally Built for Malcolm Campbell in 1931 Image 1++
'Bluebird of Chelsea, London' Motor Yacht, Originally Built for Malcolm Campbell in 1931 Image 1++
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