1936 Achievements — C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. (Castrol, 1937)

2nd hand book, very good condition, see images

Celebrate a Record-Breaking Era of Speed with 1936 Achievements by Castrol

Immerse yourself in the high-octane thrills of pre-war motorsport and aviation with 1936 Achievements, an original vintage promotional booklet published in early 1937 by C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. (the makers of Castrol motor oil). Featuring a beautifully vibrant, art deco landscape cover illustrating a racing car, a streamlined motorcycle, and a monoplane tearing across a stylized horizon, this rare piece of corporate ephemera is a testament to an era obsessed with speed.

During the mid-1930s, Castrol published an annual “Achievements” booklet to highlight world land speed records, aviation milestones, and motorcycle triumphs achieved using their legendary lubricants—coining the famous phrase “the oil that revels in revolutions.” This historic volume chronicles a spectacular year of engineering feats, featuring legendary figures like Jean Batten’s historic solo flight to New Zealand, Amy Mollison’s record-shattering London-to-Cape Town journey, and competitive track triumphs at iconic venues like Brooklands and the Isle of Man TT.

Spanning 48 pages, this collectible booklet is richly illustrated with rare, contemporary black-and-white photographs alongside detailed logs of speed records, mechanical breakdowns, and direct quotes from the drivers and pilots themselves.

Why Collectors Love This Book

An exceptional piece for collectors of pre-war automobilia, aviation historians, vintage motorcycle enthusiasts, and art deco graphic design admirers, this genuine copy of 1936 Achievements perfectly captures the raw courage and mechanical innovation that defined global transport in the 1930s.

Book Details

Author/Publisher: C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. (Castrol) · Year: 1937 · Edition: First Edition · Format: Paperback · Pages: 48 · Dimensions: 14.0 cm × 19.5 cm × 0.3 cm · Weight: 0.08 kg · Language: English