Veteran Car Show 1947

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Unused / unissued footage - dates and locations may be unknown or unclear.

Regent's Park, London - 6 September 1947.

Various shots of a vintage / veteran car show - Concours D'Elegance Car Show - held in Regent's Park to mark the Jubilee of the Royal Automobile Club (RAC).

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
64048
Sort Number:
UN 1800 F
Time in/Out:
01:40:38:00 / 01:44:35:00
Canister:
UN 1800 F
Film ID:
2162.14
Issue Date:
1947

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  • The event was held on 6 September 1947.

    The car described as a "Lagonda 1934" is a 1934 Lagonda M45 T7 Tourer.

    The Allard shown is an Allard P1.

    jamied 19th Apr 2012
  • Thanks. We've added these to our description.

    British Pathé 14th May 2012
  • CORRECTION: The Allard in this clip is not, as previously stated, an Allard P1. There are, however, three Allard cars visible during the clip.

    jamied 31st Jan 2013

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