The Race Of A Thousand Curves & Thrills… 1932

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Full title reads: "France. The Race of a thousand curves & thrills! Earl Howe finishes 4th in Monte Carlo Grand Prix - Motoring's greatest test of nerve & driving skill - 100 times over twisting 2-mile course!"

Monte Carlo, France.

Racing cars speed around the Monte Carlo Grand Prix...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
4921
Sort Number:
32/032
Time in/Out:
01:33:14:00 / 01:34:32:00
Canister:
32/32
Film ID:
669.21
Issue Date:
21/04/1932

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  • The Monaco Grand Prix on 17th April 1932.

    Won by Tazio Nuvolari in an Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza (No.28).
    Second is Rudolf Caracciola in a white Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza (No.2).
    Third is Luigi Fagioli in a Maserati 8C (No.36).
    Fourth is Earl Howe in a Bugatti T51 (No.4).

    roycousins 23rd Dec 2012

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