Race boat from early 60's

[timtap]

BUY IT !!!
make sure it is protected for the future, too many famous boats are lost forever and they need looking after.
Failing That, Let me know and I'll buy it and restore it !!!!

[Remmington]

So it was owned by a washing machine millionaire who kept driving it up the beach [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

[Fletcher14]

It isn't Donald Campbells boat is it?

[B175Chris]

I doubt it, I think that's already being done up at the minute - was it called Bluebird or something?

[Kawasaki]

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I- was it called Bluebird or something?

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It Was called Bluebird.
Not something.
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Hey rich, just get it bought.
You obviously need a Project to keep You out of mischief. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Stop the Tease will Ya!
What is She?

[PCUK]

Didn't bits of Bluebird end up coming out of a tap in Birmingham?

[Kawasaki]

Poor old Donald was travelling at 300 mph!!! or thereabouts when Bluebird reared up to about 50ft in the air before smashing into the cold water of Lake Coniston.

Whilst the Salvage operation was going on in May 2001 human remains were found close to the wreckage.
The Barrow in Furness Coroner confirmed that DNA tests proved Cambell had been found.
Campbell now lies in 'Somewhere Warm' as His Daughter requested.
A permanent Headstone sits on the shore of Lake Coniston.

300 mph! what a speed on water and 40 odd Years ago too.
Phew!

Dunno if any bits filtered through to 'Burnigam' might have done.
Would explain some of B175Chris's Posts.
I think He's supped quite a bit of Brum water in the past!

[Fletcher14]

I was a very young child when it happened and I remember my mum crying when it came on tv. He was very much a national hero of his day.