Speed Record Collection

American clipper ship Lightning, 1924 (colour litho)
1147323 American clipper ship Lightning, 1924 (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Built by Donald McKay)

Leon Cushman being carried aloft after making a successful speed record attempt, Brooklands, 1931
Place: Brooklands. Record attempt. Date: 8.8.31. Cushman, Leon

People examining Leon Cushmans Austin 7 racer at Brooklands for a speed record attempt, 1931
Austin Works sv racer 747 cc. Driver: Cushman, Leon. Place: Brooklands. Record attempt. Date: 8.8.31

Leon Cushmans Austin 7 racer making a speed record attempt, Brooklands, 8 August 1931
Austin Works sv racer 747 cc. Driver: Cushman, Leon. Place: Brooklands. Record attempt. Date: 8.8.31

Austin 7 at Brooklands on the day of Leon Cushmans speed record attempt, 8 August 1931
Austin 7 747 cc. Place: Brooklands. Record attempt. Date: 8.8.31

Leon Cushmans Austin 7 racer at Brooklands for a speed record attempt, 8 August 1931
Austin Works sv racer 747 cc. Driver: Cushman, Leon. Place: Brooklands. Record attempt. Date: 8.8.31

Mechanics working on Leon Cushmans Austin 7 racer for a speed record attempt, Brooklands, 1931
Austin Works sv racer 747 cc. Driver: Cushman, Leon. Place: Brooklands. Record attempt. Date: 8.8.31

In January 1927, Major Malcolm Campbell in his famous Bluebird broke the worlds land speed record at Pendine Sands, c1927, (1935). Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) in Bluebird

Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948), English racing motorist and motoring journalist, 1935. During the 1920s and 1930s he gained the world speed record on land

Sir Malcom Campbell (1885-1948) in Bluebird, Daytona Beach, Florida, 7th March 1935 1936)
Sir Malcom Campbell (1885-1948) in BlueBird, Daytona Beach, Florida, 7th March 1935 1936). Campbell set a world land speed record of 272.46 mph at Daytona, Florida in 1933

Sikorsky S42 giant seaplane flown by Colonel Lindbergh for Pan American Airways broke all existing records for transport seaplane flights, averaging 157

A jet powered speed boat made by Boeing
Seattle, Washington: c. 1961. The Aqua-Jet on Lake Washington, a jet engine powered experimental speed boat made by Boeing

Aviator Count de Lambert sets a new world water record
Paris, France: December 13, 1913. Aviator Count de Lambert sets a new world water record of 81.5 mph with his watermobile utilizing an airplane propeller and engine

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"Unleashing the Need for Speed: Iconic Moments in Record-Breaking History" The American clipper ship Lightning, a majestic vessel that defied the waves, set sail on its quest to conquer the seas and etch its name into history as it shattered speed records in 1924. Leon Cushman, an audacious daredevil of his time, soared through the skies at Brooklands in 1931 after successfully achieving a groundbreaking speed record attempt. His triumph left spectators awestruck and inspired dreams of pushing boundaries further. Eager enthusiasts gathered around Leon Cushman's Austin 7 racer at Brooklands in 1931, examining every inch with anticipation as they prepared for another daring pursuit of velocity and glory. On a scorching summer day in August 1931, adrenaline coursed through the veins of all present at Brooklands as Leon Cushman revved up his Austin 7 racer to embark on yet another exhilarating speed record attempt. Amidst the buzzing atmosphere at Brooklands on that fateful August day in 1931, Leon Cushman's Austin 7 stood poised like a beast ready to be unleashed upon the track – destined to carve its mark into history alongside legends before it. Meticulous mechanics worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes at Brooklands in 1931, fine-tuning every aspect of Leon Cushman's Austin 7 racer with unwavering dedication – ensuring no stone was left unturned for their ambitious pursuit of breaking speed barriers. In January 1927, Major Malcolm Campbell propelled himself towards immortality as he roared across land surfaces with his legendary Bluebird vehicle - forever altering our perception of what was possible when chasing land speed records. Sir Malcolm Campbell, an English racing motorist whose name reverberated throughout motorsport circles worldwide during his era; captured here amidst timeless elegance in 1935, embodying the spirit of speed and adventure.