Old Crocks Run Down To Brighton (1938)

Full title reads: “Old Crocks Run Down To Brighton“. Various shots of veteran cars preparing for their drive to Brighton. Crowds of people watch the old cars leave, despite the rain. VS of old cars in traffic (mainly shot in London). VS of cars on trip. VS of cars driving along sea front at Brighton. N.B. Item found in Unidentified Gazettes reel. Film shows signs of decomposition. Note: The date of the event was 20 November 1938. The car seen at 00:34, (Reg. No. BY 74), is an 1899 Benz Velo. Car seen at 00:46, (Reg. No. D 235), is a 1902 De Dion Bouton Tonneau. The car seen at 00:55, (Reg. No. HE 1), is a 1902 Napier Tonneau. At 01:03, the cars pass outside a cinema - it’s the Embassy Picture House in Crawley. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the
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