Rouen Grand Prix 1960

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Unissued / unused material.

Rouen Grand Prix, France.

LS as racing drivers run to their sports cars and the race starts. Various shots race in progress. MS woman race official with stop watch. Various shots race in progress. Night shots race, cars have headlights on. Several shots...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
81625
Sort Number:
UN 3359 B
Time in/Out:
01:12:12:00 / 01:14:50:00
Canister:
UN 3359 B
Film ID:
2776.05
Issue Date:
1960

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  • The event was a 4-hour race held on 12 June 1960.

    "Jack Fairmann" should read Jack Fairman (2 mentions to change). His Aston Martin is an Aston Martin DBR1.

    jamied 21st Feb 2012

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