Hazells Streamline Agua Blue Star 1941

With war looming over Europe, the Hazells Streamline made its final public appearance in the Wimbledon final on 8 July 1939. After Bunny Austin fell to Don Budge, he was forced to retire due to chronic back problems. Less than two months later, WWII broke out. As the fighting initially remained confined to the European mainland, Britain’s economy continued to function. With Austin’s retirement, Grays finally brought the original concept to life. The Streamline was produced in its intended blue finish, completing a design story that had begun before the first model ever reached the court.

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