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Sir Malcolm Campbell & Donald Campbell in toy motor car
Another speed king of the future? Young Donald Campbell and his father, Sir Malcolm Campbell with Donalds electric motor car. Sir Malcolm Campbell was holder of 13 world speed records in the 1920s and 30s in the famous Bluebird cars and boats, and his second wife. This background would shape Donald Campbells entire character, and indeed his life. He broke eight absolute world speed records himself on water and on land in the 1950s and 1960s. He remains the only person to set both world land and water speed records in the same year (1964). He was killed attempting a new water speed record on Coniston Water on 4 January 1957. Date: 1932
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1932 Campbell Childhood Donald Driving Malcolm Record Records Speed
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the thrilling world of motorsport history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an enchanting image of Sir Malcolm Campbell and his young son, Donald. Caught in a moment of playful bonding, the iconic father-son duo are seen with Donald's electric motor car, a glimpse into the future of speed and innovation. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for any automotive enthusiast or art collector's wall. Experience the timeless allure of speed and family legacy with this stunning piece from our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.7cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph from 1932, Sir Malcolm Campbell, the renowned speed record-breaker of the 1920s and 30s, is seen sharing a special moment with his young son, Donald. Sir Malcolm, dressed in a stylish suit and hat, sits in the passenger seat of an electric toy motor car, while an eager Donald, dressed in shorts and a sweater, takes the wheel with a determined expression on his face. The image captures the essence of a father-son bond, as well as a glimpse into the future of a new generation of speed kings. Sir Malcolm Campbell's legacy looms large over this scene. Holding an impressive total of 13 world speed records in both cars and boats, Campbell's daring exploits in his famous Bluebird vehicles made him an international icon. His feats during the 1920s and 30s would shape Donald's character and ambitions, inspiring him to follow in his father's footsteps. Donald Campbell went on to break eight absolute world speed records himself, both on water and on land, in the 1950s and 1960s. He is the only person to have set both the world land and water speed records in the same year (1964). Tragically, Campbell's pursuit of speed ended in tragedy when he was killed attempting a new water speed record on Coniston Water on 4 January 1967. This photograph, taken decades earlier, offers a poignant reminder of the influence of the past on the future, and the enduring allure of the quest for speed. The toy motor car in the image serves as a symbol of the dreams and aspirations that were ignited in the young Donald Campbell, who would grow up to become a speed record-breaker in his own right.
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