Swiss Motor Show 1948

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Unissued / unused material.

The 18th Salon de l'Automobile - motor car show in Geneva, Switzerland.

Various external shots of building housing the motor show. MS Signor Dottor Enrico Celio (President of the Swiss Confederation for 1948). MS & LS President Celio visiting the show....

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
66860
Sort Number:
UN 1905 A
Time in/Out:
01:29:51:00 / 01:33:59:00
Canister:
UN 1905 A
Film ID:
2415.05
Issue Date:

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  • The "Jowett" car seen is a Jowett Javelin.

    The Austin car is an Austin A40 Devon.

    The MG is an MG TC Midget.

    The Rolls Royce is a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith.

    jamied 19th Feb 2012
  • The event took place from 11-21 March 1948.

    jamied 21st May 2012
  • Thanks for the additional info. We've added it to our description.

    British Pathé 13th Aug 2012

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