Book Of Famous Motorists Collection

Whitney Straight (Maserati) at the Members Bridge turn, Brooklands, 1933, (1937). Artist: Gordon Crosby
Whitney Straight (Maserati) at the Members Bridge turn when breaking the Mountain lap record, Brooklands, 1933, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists

The busy pits: before the start of Le Mans 24-hour Race, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Sir Malcolm Campbell, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Sir Malcolm Campbell, 1937. Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948), British motorist and journalist. From " Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists", edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

Sir Henry Segrave, 1937. Sir Henry O Neil de Hane Segrave (1896-1930). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

The Memorial Panel to Sir Henry Birkin at Brooklands, 1937. Artist: Gordon Crosby
The Memorial Panel to Sir Henry Birkin at Brooklands, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Sir Malcolm Campbell, 1937. Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948), British motorist and journalist. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

French Grand Prix, 1936: A new streamlined Bugatti, followed by a Riley, 1936, (1937). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

Rudolph Caracciola, c1935, (1937). Otto Wilhelm Rudolf Caracciola (1901-1959). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

Ards Tourist Trophy Race, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Frazer Nash Racing Car, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Captain G. E. T. Eyston and assistant, 1937. Captain George Edward Thomas Eyston (1897-1979). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

American Speedway Racing - Jack Ericson, turning on three wheels, 1937
American Speedway Racing - Jack Ericson, of New Jersey, making a successful turn on three wheels. His front wheel can be seen flying in the opposite direction. 1937

The Nurburg Ring, Eifel Mountains, Germany, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Road racing in the Isle of Man, 1937, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Nuvolari, 1937. Tazio Giorgio Nuvolari (1892-1953). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

E. R. Hall, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Thrilling racing in rural England: Bugattis at Donington, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

B. Bira, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

The Hon. Brian Lewis, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

John Cobb and T. E. Rose-Richards, c1935, (1937). John Rhodes Cobb (1899-1952) and Thomas Essery Tim Rose Richards (1902-1940)

Count Zborowski, the younger, on a Mercedes, 1937. Count Louis Vorow Zborowski (1895-1924). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

Parry Thomas, 1937. John Godfrey Parry-Thomas (1884-1927), Welsh engineer and motor-racing. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

Raymond Mays (E. R. A. ) breaking the record, 1935; the Shelsey Walsh Hill Climb, 1937
Raymond Mays (E.R.A.) breaking the record, 1935; the Shelsey Walsh Hill Climb, 1937. Thomas Raymond Mays (1899-1980). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists

Whitney Straight (Maserati) breaks the record, 1934, 1934, (1937). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

An Impact Test in the Dunlop Test House, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

A roadster tyre under test, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

One of Sir Malcolm Campbells tyres running at 300 m. p. h. 1937
One of Sir Malcolm Campbells tyres running at 300 m.p.h. 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Over 300 miles an hour on the Salt Flats, Bonneville, Utah, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

276 miles an hour on the sands at Daytona, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Bluebird - a thrilling set of dials!, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Sir Malcolm Campbell at the wheel of Bluebird, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Freddie Dixon (Riley) at Brooklands, 1937. Frederick William Dixon (1892-1956). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

Earl Howe and Sir Henry Birkin racing at Brooklands, 1937. Sir Henry Ralph Stanley Tim Birkin, 3rd Baronet (1896-1933) and Francis Richard Henry Penn Curzon, 5th Earl Howe (1884-1964)

Jarrott arrives at Bordeaux in the Race of Death, 1937. Charles Jarrott (1877?1944), English racing car driver and businessman

An early Wolseley in the Isle of Man (1904), 1904, (1937). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Jarrott before the beginning of the Race of Death, 1937. Charles Jarrott (1877?1944), English racing car driver and businessman

Lt. Col. Charles Jarrott, O. B. E. 1934, (1937)
Lt. Col. Charles Jarrott, O.B.E. 1934, (1937). Charles Jarrott (1877-1944), English racing car driver and businessman. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists

Motor racing on the Nurburg Ring, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

A skid at Shelsey Walsh, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

The beginning of a spill at Donington Park, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Smart cornering in I. O. M. Race: The Hon. Brian Lewis, 1937
Smart cornering in I.O.M. Race: The Hon. Brian Lewis, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

London-Brighton Emancipation Run, 14th November, 1896, 1896, (1937). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

S. F. Edge, 1937. Artist: James Russell & Sons
S.F. Edge, 1937. Selwyn Francis Edge (1868-1940), businessman and racing driver. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

Racing for the Grand Prix, Strasbourg (1922), 1937. Artist: Gordon Crosby
Racing for the Grand Prix, Strasbourg (1922), 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

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"Unveiling the Legends: A Glimpse into the Book of Famous Motorists" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of motorsports with the captivating "Book of Famous Motorists. " This remarkable collection takes us on a thrilling journey through iconic moments, showcasing legendary figures who left an indelible mark on racing history. In 1933, Whitney Straight's Maserati gracefully maneuvered through the Members Bridge turn at Brooklands, leaving spectators breathless. The artistry captured by Gordon Crosby transports us to that very moment, where speed and elegance converged. The pits buzzed with anticipation before the start of Le Mans 24-hour Race in 1937. Engines roared as mechanics meticulously fine-tuned their machines for this ultimate test of endurance. It was a spectacle that ignited adrenaline-fueled excitement among both drivers and fans alike. Sir Malcolm Campbell, an enigmatic figure synonymous with speed records, dominated headlines in 1937. His determination knew no bounds as he pushed himself to new limits, forever etching his name into the annals of motor racing history. Though creator unknown, his portrait exudes an aura of unwavering resolve. Not far behind Sir Malcolm Campbell stood Sir Henry Segrave - a true pioneer whose audacity knew no boundaries. In 1937, he fearlessly pursued victory against all odds; his legacy continues to inspire generations even today. Brooklands paid tribute to another fallen hero in 1937 - Sir Henry Birkin. Gordon Crosby's poignant artwork immortalizes this revered driver's memory on a memorial panel at Brooklands Circuit – forever reminding us of his passion and dedication. The French Grand Prix held in 1936 witnessed innovation taking center stage as Bugatti unveiled its streamlined marvels while being closely followed by Riley cars chasing glory amidst fierce competition – capturing hearts worldwide with their sheer power and beauty.