Episode of Series “This Is Britain”.
Illustrates technical advances in the British motor-car industry showing the fine quality and workmanship of products manufactured. Cars shown include the following: Daimler Straight Eight, Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, Morris Minor, Vauxhall Wyvern, Austin A40, Hillman Minx, Ford Prefect, Triumph Mayflower, Jaguar XK120 amd Mark VII Saloon, Ford Consul, Triumph Roadster, production version of the 2.1/2 litre Aston Marton, Bristol 401, and the experimental Rover Gas Turbine prototype.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000929
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Automobile industry and trade
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Great Britain
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobile industry and trade
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles - Design and construction
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Motor vehicles
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)