German Car 1954

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German car.

Upper Norwood, London.

M/S couple sat in a small three-wheeled Messerschmitt KR175 car which has a glass lid. C/U sign "Messerschmitt" on car. Various shots of the engine and petrol tank. M/S of spare tyre stored in top of boot. M/S as boy passes in pedal jeep. The man...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
51505
Sort Number:
NP 507
Time in/Out:
01:43:48:00 / 01:45:05:00
Canister:
NP 507
Film ID:
1605.23
Issue Date:
31/05/1954

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  • The vehicle is a Messerschmitt KR175.

    jamied 9th May 2012
  • Thanks.

    British Pathé 19th Jun 2012

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