Earls Court Motor Show 1948

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Earls Court, London.

MS. Rover P3 60. CU. Inside of Rover P3 60. MS. A90 Atlantic revolving. CU. Man getting into driving seat of Jaguar. MS. Duke of Gloucester inspecting cars. MS. GV. Cars makers' signs. CU. Youths looking into car. MS. Standard Vanguard. CU. Interior of Standard Vanguard....

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
75672
Sort Number:
UN 2036 A
Time in/Out:
01:16:33:00 / 01:23:30:00
Canister:
UN 2036 A
Film ID:
2238.04
Issue Date:
1948

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  • The car described as an "Alvis Sports" is an Alvis TB14.

    jamied 31st Jan 2013

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