Mr Whoppit, Donald Campbell's mascot Chapel Royal A 1936 Mercedes Benz 500K

A 1936 Mercedes Benz 500K Roadster

16th October 1970

Paul McCartney seen here outside his home in St John's Wood with his dog Martha

Exterior view of nos 134-6 Aldersgate Street including the premises of J Smith

This was the highest form of expression of the gopis devotion to the Lord

Mr Whoppit, Donald Campbell's mascot Chapel Royal A 1936 Mercedes Benz 500KMr Whoppit, Donald Campbell's mascot. A bluebird can be seen on his coat. This was the name given to all the vehicles raced by the Campbell family. Whenever Campbell tried for a record, his mascot Mr Whoppit went with him. Campbell is the first and thus far only person to hold both Water and Land Speed Records. He died on 4th January 1967 on Coniston Water, Cumbria, whilst attempting to beat his own world record of 276 mph at a speed close to 320 mph