Tin model of the famous Bluebird, which set a record speed of 272.46 mph at Daytona Beach on 22nd February 1933. The original car was powered by a supercharged 2,500-hp V-12 Rolls Royce 'Schneider Trophy' type R aero engine. This model has a non supercharged and less powerful wind up clockwork engine. Read more about the 'Spitfire' legacy of this engine, click here.
The 'Bluebird' cars were fantastic looking cars and, driven by Sir Malcolm Campbell, set many land speed records between 1924 and 1935 in the UK (Wales-Pendine Sands) and in the USA on Daytona beach and the Utah Bonneville Salt Flats.
This is wonderful tinplate model of the 1933 car and comes in a luxurious, well decorated box. Included are a limited edition certificate, a booklet with photographs and illustrations. Length 20 inches - 50cm.
Collector's item(s) for age group 14+ are sold under specific conditions, please click here for more information.
Links:
More Land Speed record information is found on this Channel 4 site (click).
Other Land Speed Record Car models:
Sunbeam Record Car
Golden Arrow
Special Offer, discounted price for both Bluebird and Golden Arrow!
Overseas shipping information:
This model weighs 3.5 KG volume-wise and cannot be shipped economically by Airmail to overseas customers. It can only be shipped by a faster (and unfortunately more expensive) 'Expedited' courier service, which includes tracking and insurance.
