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


Realised: $1,000 plus premium

Lot Details

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. This was Model of the Year 2012 Remote included L1400 x H730 x D 310mm Please note: If you wish to have this item freighted, we will arrange this via an external specialist courier due to its fragility. Freight costs will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

'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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