New Speed King AKA A New Speed Record 1928

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Full titles read: "Ray Keech wins the title back for America with amazing speed of 207 1/2 m.p.h."

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States of America.

M/S of Ray Keech's motor car on the sand before the start of speed bid; numerous people crowd around it. Nice C/U of Keech, fastening...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
34772
Sort Number:
G 1500
Time in/Out:
01:51:33:00 / 01:52:30:00
Canister:
G 1500
Film ID:
724.32
Issue Date:
07/05/1928

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