Famous Speed Car Arrives To Try For New World Record

Clip: 341439_1_1

Year Shot: 1932 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1506

Original Film: 004-015-03

HD: N/A

Location: DAYTONA BEACH, FL

Timecode: 00:25:25 - 00:26:20

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Rolling, contrast is very light, not clear imagery The Bluebird, fastest motor-car in the world, is unloaded after a long trip from England, and mechanics under Leo Villa check the automobile, preparatory for an attempt by Sir Malcolm Campbell to defy death at 300 miles an hour. His chief aide guides the machine through the streets from the railroad station as the awe-stricken natives view the queer stream-lined vehicle.