Noel Macklin

Sir (Albert) Noel Campbell Macklin (28 October 1886 – 1946) was an innovative British car maker and boat designer. He founded Eric-Campbell in 1919, Silver Hawk in 1920, Invicta in 1925, and Railton in 1933. In 1939 he founded Fairmile Marine and supplied boats to the Royal Navy throughout World War II, an effort for which he was honoured with a knighthood.

He was the father of sports car and Formula One racing driver Lance Macklin.

Early life and education Macklin was born in Western Australia, the eldest son of Charles Campbell Macklin (1866–1918), a barrister, and his wife, Ada Louisa, née Lockyer (1863/4–1935). By 1891, the family had moved to Wimbledon, London, and Macklin was educated at Eton College. He was a successful amateur jockey; from 1908 to 1910, he represented England and the Princes Ice Hockey Club in ice hockey, and in 1909, he raced a Mercedes at Brooklands.

In February 1914, he led an expedition to film big game in the Sudan.

Noel Macklin - From Invicta & Railton to the Fairmile Boats by David Thirlby