Frederick Gordon Crosby (1895-1943), 'Bluebird - and Daytona', 1933

Bonhams - Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale 2013
Chichester, 12 July
Lot sold
USD 33 316 - 46 642
GBP 25 000 - 35 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 33 316 - 46 642
GBP 25 000 - 35 000 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Type 
    Automobilia
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

Frederick Gordon Crosby (1895-1943), 'Bluebird - and Daytona', 1933, signed and dated 1933, watercolour and gouache heightened with white, famous image by the artist depicting Sir Malcolm Campbell's supercharged 2,300bhp 36,582cc V-12 Rolls-Royce engined Bluebird breaking the Land Speed Record at Daytona Beach in 1933, achieving an average speed of 272.108mph over the two runs, 50 x 70cm, double mounted, framed and glazed.
Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
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Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
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+44-2074685801
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