Amazing 'Dynasphere' Invention Startles Transport Industry

Clip: 341442_1_1

Year Shot: 1932 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1506

Original Film: 004-015-06

HD: N/A

Location: WESTON-SUPER-MARE, ENGLAND

Timecode: 00:27:15 - 00:28:04

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Contrast is very light, images are dull Claiming an ultimate speed of 5 miles a minute for his device, dr. J. A. Purves, of Taunton, reveals his unique conveyance. A hugh, 10-foot wheel driven by a 21/2-horsepower motor, held to the ground by gravity, easily attains 30 miles an hour, as the spherical contrivance whirls around the rigid engine. Leaders of the transportation industry are impressed by the singular demonstration of the astonishing contrivance.