The Gadabout 1947

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Description

Title reads: "The Gadabout".

London.

M/S of man walking out of front door of town house, down steps and into an underground garage. He comes out pushing Swallow Gadabout, the first type mass produced scooter. The scooters are mostly for export.

C/U of engine cover being lifted...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
33879
Sort Number:
NP 127
Time in/Out:
01:20:36:00 / 01:22:22:00
Canister:
NP 127
Film ID:
1229.12
Issue Date:
17/02/1947

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Categories
Trade & Industry Trade & Industry
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MOTORING bikes

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