This is epic!
And great footage of the White Triplex too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoG4fgAk9S0
(Sorry if this has already been posted elsewhere before).
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- Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:00 pm
- Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
- Topic: Golden Arrow Film
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5337
- Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:53 pm
- Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
- Topic: Malcolm Campbell's 350 hp Sunbeam
- Replies: 16
- Views: 23313
Re: Malcolm Campbell's 350 hp Sunbeam
Does the original actually still exist?Renegadenemo wrote:The gearbox currently in the Sunbeam is from a tractor or some such. It's not the original.The gearbox isn't much better, so the rebuild to running condition is all the more impressive.
- Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:28 pm
- Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
- Topic: Goodwood FoS 2013
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10430
Goodwood FoS 2013
I have read that there is to be a display of LSR cars at Goodwood this year, including the very welcome reappearance of the 1935 Bluebird from the USA. Does anyone have more information regarding other cars which may appear please? Other interesting early racers returning to the FoS include the Barn...
- Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:53 pm
- Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
- Topic: How many record breakers are in running order?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 54009
Re: How many record breakers are in running order?
I just wish they would rework the front radiator cowl as I've always thought it is the wrong shape? There were a couple of visible variations when Sir Malcolm ran her, including two different radiator cowls. I suspect you're thinking of the slightly more slender of the two. Due to my not being anyt...
- Sat Mar 02, 2013 4:50 pm
- Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
- Topic: How many record breakers are in running order?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 54009
Re: How many record breakers are in running order?
Thanks for the pics :) The 350HP Sunbeam engine looks fantastic. Are they giving the rest of the car some TLC during the strip down too? I just wish they would rework the front radiator cowl as I've always thought it is the wrong shape? I wonder what shade of "Bluebird blue" the 350HP is p...
- Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:56 pm
- Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
- Topic: How many record breakers are in running order?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 54009
Re: How many record breakers are in running order?
I finally made it to Beaulieu yesterday for a look at the big tin car. The guys there were fantastic suffice to say that I got rather a long way into the machine and everything looks to be in first class mechanical order. Oh for the chance to have a couple of weeks bringing her back to life... Got ...