The Jumping Auto 1927

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Item title reads: "The jumping auto! Andre Mencier - "mounted" on his baby Peugeot - challenges all comers to beat his Grand National jump of 10 ft. high - and 63 ft. long."

Maubeuge, France

André Mencier, wearing suit, collar and tie, looking handsome, poses for the camera in his...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33218
Sort Number:
G 1419
Time in/Out:
01:20:22:00 / 01:21:15:00
Canister:
G 1419
Film ID:
692.13
Issue Date:
28/07/1927

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