Description
Corgi Toys No. 153
Proteus–Campbell “Bluebird”
Manufacturer: Mettoy Co. Ltd. (Corgi Toys), England
Catalogue number: 153
Introduced: 1958
Scale: Not exact (display scale), made for impact rather than strict 1:43
Based on: Bluebird K7, Donald Campbell’s jet-powered hydroplane
The Real Bluebird
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Donald Campbell was Britain’s most famous speed-record holder
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Bluebird K7 set multiple World Water Speed Records in the 1950s
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Powered by a Metropolitan-Vickers Proteus jet engine
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Corgi released this model at the height of Campbell’s fame — making it instantly popular
Model Description & Features
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Colour: Metallic blue with yellow detailing
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Decals:
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“Bluebird”
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“Proteus”
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Racing numbers and flashes
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Driver:
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Seated Donald Campbell figure
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Cockpit:
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Clear plastic canopy
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Base:
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Grey metal base stamped “Corgi Toys – Made in Gt Britain”
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Display:
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Designed as a static display model (no wheels)
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Corgi captured the sleek, futuristic look of the jet hydroplane extremely well, making this one of their most striking late-1950s releases.
