Sir Malcolm Campbell, on the left, possibly at Coniston Size:S: 36 x 28cm After the Bath

After the Bath

Found in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery

'Last Vestige of the River Fleet

Steve Coppell

Sir Malcolm Campbell, on the left, possibly at Coniston Size:S: 36 x 28cm After the BathSir Malcolm Campbell, on the left, possibly at Coniston, 1939. In 1924, in a 'Bluebird', Campbell took his first official international land speed record of 146. 16 miles per hour at Pendine Sands, Wales. In 1925 back at Pendine he beat this record with a speed of 150. 766 mph becoming the first driver to exceed 150 mph. In 1932, he became the first man to exceed 250 mph with a 253. 97 mph. In 1935 he became the first man to better 300 mph at 301. 13