Model, Car

Production date
Circa 1930s
 Description
A metal clockwork model of the Sunbeam ' Silver Bullet '. The model has a metal driver in the seat. " SILVER BULLET " is written on a transfer on the side and two union jacks are on the underside of the aerofoils at the rear. A large key to wind the clockwork mechanism is on one side of the model.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1930s
Production place
England
Classification
Toy/Recreational Artifacts
Collection
Diana Smith Collection
Credit line
This model car is a replica of the Sunbeam Silver Bullet, which was built by a British automobile manufacturer for an unsuccessful attempt to break the world land speed record in 1930.
Accession number
PA2009.116
Collection type
Social History
Material
Metal

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