Bluebird Cn7 Collection

Bluebird camp flooded on Lake Eyre 1963

Bluebird arrives at Lake Eyre 1963
Bluebird arrives at Lake Eyre, Australia 1963

Bluebird CN7 after crash Utah 1960
Bluebird CN7 after crash Utah, USA 1960

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

Donald Campbell in Bluebird CN7 cockpit at Lake Eyre 1963, Ken Norris on right. Creator: Unknown
Donald Campbell in Bluebird CN7 cockpit at Lake Eyre 1963, Ken Norris on right

Donald Campbell prepares for a run in Bluebird at Lake Eyre 1963

Campbell in cockpit of Bluebird Ken Norris
Sir Donald Campbell in cockpit of Bluebird with Ken Norris

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"Bluebird CN7: A Journey of Triumph and Challenges" In 1963, the Bluebird camp faced an unexpected hurdle as it was flooded on Lake Eyre. Undeterred by this setback, the team persevered and arrived at Lake Eyre later that year with their sights set on greatness. The journey to success was not without its obstacles. The crash in Utah in 1960 left the Bluebird CN7 damaged, but it only fueled their determination to push boundaries and break records. Mechanics tirelessly worked on the Bluebird CN7 for the World Land Speed Record attempt in 1964 at Lake Eyre. Their expertise ensured that every detail was meticulously taken care of, leaving no room for errors. To test tyre grip during this record-breaking endeavor, Elfin Ford came into play. This collaboration allowed them to fine-tune their strategies and maximize performance. Ampol fuel trucks embarked on a crucial journey en route to Lake Eyre in support of the Bluebird CN7 Land Speed Record attempt in 1964. Their arrival marked a significant step towards making history. As mechanics continued working diligently at Lake Eyre, support vehicles stood ready to assist throughout this arduous challenge. Together, they formed an unwavering team dedicated to achieving greatness. Longines timing equipment played a pivotal role during the World Land Speed Record attempt by accurately capturing each moment of triumph or setback at Lake Eyre. Precision became paramount as every second counted towards breaking barriers. Amidst intense preparations and hard work, even moments of relaxation were cherished by the Bluebird CN7 support team who gathered around barbeques at Lake Eyre in Australia during breaks from their tireless efforts. The scene during this historic event exuded both excitement and anticipation as spectators witnessed firsthand what would become a defining moment for speed enthusiasts worldwide -the pursuit of glory through sheer determination and innovation.