New 'blue Bird' 1935

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Full title reads: "New "Blue Bird". Sir Malcolm Campbell's latest racing car on view at Brooklands".

Brooklands Race Course, Surrey.

Various shots mechanics pushing new 'Blue Bird' speed racing car out of garage. It is very aerodynamic and sleek, looks years ahead of its time.

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
10808
Sort Number:
35/003
Time in/Out:
01:18:43:00 / 01:20:21:00
Canister:
35/3
Film ID:
817.14
Issue Date:
10/01/1935

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