The sliver model of the Bluebird 1928 car that was driven by the English racing motorist, Sir Malcolm Campbell, to touch the landmark record of 206.96mph at Daytona Beach in February 1928 is to go under the hammer as a part of the Goodwood Festival...
The sliver model of the Bluebird 1928 car that was driven by the English racing motorist, Sir Malcolm Campbell, to touch the landmark record of 206.96mph at Daytona Beach in February 1928 is to go under the hammer as a part of the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2.
The silver-plated model of Bluebird 1928 was originally donated by Sir Malcolm’s son, Donald Campbell, to St Peter’s School. However, when the school was closed, the model was returned to the Campbell family which is now selling it.
The brass silver-plated replica that represents the 950bhp Napier-engined car is up for the grab at Bonhams. This model is 46cm long, nine-and-a-half cm high and weighs about 2lb, is engraved with the words: The Bluebird 1928. The replica is expected to fetch £30,000 to £35,000.
Via: Telegraph
