A film about British motor racing, featuring such famous drivers as Jim Clark and Graham Hill. Some of the behind-the-scenes activities of mechanics and designers are shown and the film describes how motor racing leads to improvement in saloon cars. Various types of races are seen, from the amateur hill climb to the professional Grand Prix. Emphasis is placed on the high international reputation of Britain’s designers and drivers.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321068
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobile driving
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles - History
History → Automobiles - History
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Automobile racing
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)