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Mechanics working on Bluebird CN7 for World Land speed record attempt, Lake Eyre, 1964
Mechanics working on Bluebird CN7 for World Land speed record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Elfin Ford used to test tyre grip during Bluebird record attempt, Lake Eyre, 1964
Elfin Ford used to test the grip of scale models of Bluebird CN7s tyres on the salt, driven by Andrew Mustard during Donald Campbells World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Ampol fuel trucks en route to Lake Eyre for Bluebird CN7 Land Speed Record attempt, 1964
Ampol fuel trucks en route to Lake Eyre for Bluebird CN7 Land Speed Record attempt, Australia, 1964

Mechanics working on Bluebird CN7 at lake Eyre for World Land speed record attempt, 1964
Mechanics working on Bluebird CN7 at lake Eyre for World Land speed record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Support vehicles, Bluebird CN7 World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia
Toyota and Land Rover support vehicles, Bluebird CN7 World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Longines timing equipment for Bluebird CN7s World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 support team barbequeing at Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964. Creator: Unknown
Bluebird CN7 support team barbequeing at Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Scene during Bluebird CN7 world land speed record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 deploying parachute at Lake Eyre, World Land Speed Record attempt, 1964
Bluebird CN7 deploying parachute at Lake Eyre, World Land Speed Record attempt, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 in temporary canvas hangar for World Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 instrumentation panel, 1964. Creator: Unknown
Bluebird CN7 instrumentation panel, 1964

Bluebird CN7 being transported to Lake Eyre for World Record attempt, 1964
Bluebird CN7 being transported to Lake Eyre for World Record attempt, Australia, 1964

Toyota Ampol fuelling trucks for Bluebird CN7 World Land Speed Record attempt, Australia
Toyota Ampol fuelling trucks for Bluebird CN7 World Land Speed Record attempt at Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Transporting Bluebird CN7 through the bush to Lake Eyre, World Land Speed Record attempt
Transporting Bluebird CN7 through the bush to Lake Eyre for World Land Speed Record attempt, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7, Donald Campbell and support crew, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964
Bluebird CN7, Donald Campbell and support crew, World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Donald Campbell with his wife Tonia and Bluebird CN7, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 support crew, Ken Norris (3rd from left), Leo Villa (3rd from right)
Bluebird CN7 support crew, including Ken Norris (3rd from left) and Leo Villa (3rd from right), Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird CN7 support crew member Allan Dougherty, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Mechanics fuelling Bluebird CN7 for World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, 1964
Mechanics fuelling Bluebird CN7 for Doanld Campbells World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Marking the course for Bluebird CN7s World Land Speed record attempt, Lake Eyre
Marking the record run course for Bluebird CN7s World Land Speed record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Mechanics inflating Bluebird CN7 tyre for World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre
Mechanics inflating one of Bluebird CN7s tyres for Doanld Campbells World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Donald Campbell in front of Bluebird CN7, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964. Creator: Unknown
Donald Campbell in front of Bluebird CN7, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

World Land Speed Record course for Bluebird CN7, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964
Blue paint marking the World Land Speed Record course for Bluebird CN7, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Allan Dougherty, support crew member for Bluebird CN7 World Land Speed Record attempt, holding on of the cars wheels, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Donald Campbell being interviewed in front of Bluebird CN7, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Sir Malcolm Campbells Bid for a New Record, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Sir Malcolm Campbells Bid for a New Record, 1935. Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) being photographed at Brooklands in Surrey following Bluebirds rebuild, and prior to going to Daytona Beach in Florida

Sir Henry Segrave, American-born British world speed record driver, 1930. Sir Henry O Neil de Hane Segrave (1896-1930) was the first person to break the 200 mph barrier when he set a new Land Speed

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In 1964, mechanics tirelessly worked on the iconic Bluebird CN7, a vehicle destined to break the World Land Speed Record. Located at Lake Eyre, Australia, this picturesque setting became the backdrop for history in motion. With precision and expertise, skilled mechanics meticulously fine-tuned every aspect of the Bluebird CN7. Their hands danced across its sleek body as they prepared it for its record-breaking attempt. The anticipation was palpable as their efforts aimed to push boundaries never before seen. To ensure optimal performance, an Elfin Ford was utilized to test tyre grip during this audacious endeavor. This innovative approach allowed them to maximize traction and conquer any challenge that lay ahead on the vast salt flats of Lake Eyre. As Ampol fuel trucks made their way towards Lake Eyre, they carried with them not only precious liquid but also hopes and dreams of breaking records. These vehicles were essential in providing the power needed for Bluebird CN7's extraordinary feat. The support team gathered around their beloved Bluebird CN7 at Lake Eyre; camaraderie filled the air as they shared laughs and stories over a barbeque. Amidst their relaxation, these dedicated individuals knew that each moment counted towards achieving greatness. Equipped with Longines timing equipment, precision became paramount during this historic event. Every second mattered as meticulous measurements were taken to capture every thrilling moment of Bluebird CN7's journey towards immortality. A canvas hangar temporarily sheltered Bluebird CN7 from nature's elements while awaiting its destiny-defining run. Inside this protective cocoon lay a masterpiece waiting to be unleashed upon an unsuspecting world - ready to etch its name into history forevermore. Transporting such a marvel required careful planning and execution; no detail was overlooked when moving Bluebird CN7 towards its date with destiny at Lake Eyre. Its presence commanded attention wherever it went - a symbol of human ingenuity pushing beyond limits.