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A gold painted metal 'Golden Arrow' child's racing car, circa 1930
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Description
- A gold painted metal 'Golden Arrow' child's racing car
- wheels moulded 'Dunlop Cord Racing'
- 51cm. long
with moving front wheels and wind up mechanism
Catalogue Note
A conforming larger example sold at Sotheby's New Bond Street, Fine Decorative Arts & Design from 1870, 5th October 2004, lot 141.
Designed by Captian Irving, the Golden Arrow was driven by Major Sir Henry Seagrave, Kt, on Daytona Beach on March 11, 1929, to create a World Land Speed Record of 231.352 mph.
Designed by Captian Irving, the Golden Arrow was driven by Major Sir Henry Seagrave, Kt, on Daytona Beach on March 11, 1929, to create a World Land Speed Record of 231.352 mph.