Best On Two Wheels 1966

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Earls Court, London.

SV. Mini bike on display at Cycle and Motorcycle Show in London. SV. Another mini bike. SV. As man breaks down a stowaway bike. CU. As he breaks the frame. SV. Man looking at Molten racing bicycle. CU. Pan, the ten gears of the racer. SV. Two boys on small bikes. CU. Boy...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
55962
Sort Number:
66/091
Time in/Out:
01:09:35:00 / 01:11:02:00
Canister:
66/91
Film ID:
2013.07
Issue Date:
13/11/1966

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  • The event was held 12-19 November 1966.

    "Molten" should read Moulton.

    The "Super Touring Tandem" was made by Jack Taylor Cycles.

    "Man on Honda Micro Bike" - the bike is a Honda Z50M.

    There's no sign of the "E-type" referred to.

    jamied 26th Sep 2012

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