I was just about to share a link to my You Tube upload of ‘The Lancaster Legend’, but Martin beat me to it!

They ran the engine when Bluebird K3 was displayed statically (on a trailer) at the annual “Bexhill 100” motor-fest a good few years ago – probably fifteen years ago?

I am sure they said it was the original Type R engine in it at that stage, but without digging out my old camcorder tapes to check I could be wrong.

The sound was incredible given the open exhaust ports – lovely!

Paul F

Not 100%, but I think you’ll find that was the Meteor too- I don’t think an ‘R’ has been run for a VERY long time!

One of the most genuinely incredible things I’ve ever seen- my heart is still pounding now just from watching it!

Sections of Donald Campbell’s parts-donor Gnat XM691 most likely went to Coleys, as did the sponsons from Bluebird as recovered after the crash- though that’s a highly contentious subject!

Looks great- shame we couldn’t have an engine run out of it though…

I think it was something to do with a cabin heating system..? Not sure on that.

Her tail fins are the later style enlarged pattern used on some batches of Lancs, and have been with her since new.

Yes- it was plentiful and had a worthy service career- but it seems forever doomed to be remembered for it’s quirks and awful looks!

I’d like to second that request re. the Brown Brothers catalogue please- we’re often coming up against weird old fastenings on Bluebird!?