Gallant Old Crocks 1928

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Item title reads - Gallant "old crocks". 30 of 34 starters complete journey in under 4 1/2 hours schedule time - the 27 year old Lanchester in 2 hours!' London - Brighton.

L/S as the vintage cars drive up the street watched by crowds at the side, a man points them in the right direction. L/S...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
35423
Sort Number:
G 1557
Time in/Out:
01:52:50:00 / 01:56:25:00
Canister:
G 1557
Film ID:
766.23
Issue Date:
22/11/1928

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