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This is a vintage advertisement featuring Sir Malcolm Campbell, a renowned British racing motorist known for setting multiple land speed records in the early 20th century. The ad highlights his achievement of reaching 272 miles per hour and emphasizes that for the sixth time, he chose Castrol Wakefield Motor Oil. It also notes that a speed of 200 mph on land has never been exceeded without Castrol oil. The left side of the ad showcases illustrations of various record-setting vehicles used by Campbell over the years, with dates and speeds achieved during those record attempts ranging from 1925 to 1933. Each vehicle depicted represents a milestone in automotive engineering and speed achievements at that time. At the center top is an impressive figure "272 m. p. h. " which stands out as the pinnacle of his achievements mentioned in this ad. Below it is a portrait illustration of Sir Malcolm Campbell looking determined and confident—a testament to his status as an iconic figure in motorsport history. On the right-hand side, we see bold text proclaiming "FOR THE SIXTH TIME SIR MALCOLM CAMPBELL CHOSE" followed by "CASTROL" prominently displayed with its logo underneath. At the bottom, there's another strong statement: "200 M. P. H ON LAND HAS NEVER BEEN EXCEEDED WITHOUT CASTROL, " reinforcing Castrol's message about their product's reliability and performance connection with high-speed endeavors. Overall, this image serves not only as an advertisement but also as historical documentation celebrating human progress in technology and speed through one man’s remarkable accomplishments backed by Castrol motor oil.
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