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There is a wealth of collectables available to commemorate
the achievements of this father and son. They include postcards,
collector cards, posters, stickers, tinplate toys, paintings,
original photos, white metal, diecast and plastic models.
Most if not all are from the period as there is little reproduced
items available apart from the models kits. If you are looking
for collectables, eBay is a very good place to start. Expect
some competition though, this gear is heavily sort after,
you will have to pay a reasonable amount for good stuff.
There is one kit in particular made
by Touchwood Models of the Bluebird K7 1966/67
version that
is absolutely superb. (see image)
The kit, available directly from the manufacturer,
Touchwood
Models,
is 1/12th scale, and is of high quality fibreglass - resin
construction.
The model is intended for static display, but
has been successfully adapted to electric powered radio control
operation by experienced modellers. One awesome model!

British Petroleum Promotion - Donald
Campbell Bluebird CN7/62 1963
This
great little BP promotional car was spotted on eBay in Australia
in January 2003.
Sellers comments: No damage
or cracks, never been played with and is in excellent condition.
It sold for an amazing $144.00AU.
As far as I am aware, they were
only available in Austraila. I had one of these as a child
and you could only purchase one if your parents filled up
the car. I think they cost
less than $1.00 at the time.

The underside has all the cars specifications
and its dated 1963. Measures approx:
15-1/4" long and 3-7/8" wide.

Donald Campbell - Bluebird K7 Keyrings
Auctioned on eBay in February 2003,
a pair of souvenir Bluebird K7 keyrings.
One is of nickel type metal with moveable
Bluebird with the inscription "Bluebird K7
4 January 1967."
The other is brass type metal with Bluebird
on front and Union jack on reverse and the
inscription "Campbells Bluebird Coniston Water"
Final bid price, $38.20 AU.

Donald Campbell Bluebird Canandaigua
Lake Patch
Seen on eBay in June 2003,
Canandaigua Lake cloth patch.
Colorful cloth patch from Donald Campbell's 1957 attempt to
break the world water speed record on Canandaigua Lake,
New York.
The patch measures 5". The NOS patch is in perfect as
new condition and guaranteed to be an original 1957 cloth
patch and NOT a reproduction
Final bid price, $70.00 AU.
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