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Framed Print : Sir Malcolm Campbell & Donald Campbell in toy motor car
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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
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of father-and-son duo, Sir Malcolm Campbell and young Donald Campbell. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a playful moment in time as the speed kings pose with Donald's electric motor car. Add this beautifully framed print to your home or office as a reminder of the past's pioneering spirit and a nod to the future's innovation. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.5cm (9.6" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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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