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Plymouth presents RARE AUTO & TRAVEL THRILLS
This collection of films begins with "WORLD'S FAIR" including some rare color movies from the 1933 Chicago Exposition. This "World's Fair" of it's day gives rare sites of Chicago and the Plymouth Torture tests as Plymouth cars are taxed on a testing field. "WHEELS ACROSS AUSTRALIA" is a combined scenic, nature and automobile film as a 50's Dodge takes you on an expedition across the continent. In "FIRE IN THE MINE", a 1936 Dodge saves the day while racing a steam locomotive!
(A-506) Color and B & W ..........approximately 1 hour total.................$14.98 plus shipping and handling


DODGE presents BIZARE EXPEDITIONS
Before the era of "info-mercals" or even television commercials, extended advertising films were made for theatrical distribution or for sales conventions. Dodge sponsored a series of travelog-adventures with the Dodge prominently used. "EAST OF BOMBAY" and "WHEELS ACROSS INDIA" are two such movies. See unusual footage of many tribes, strange religious rites and such oddities as a human "pin cushion" and a giraffe-necked woman! All brought to you by your Dodge dealer of the 1930's.
(A-470) B & W ..........approximately 1 hour..................$14.98 plus S & H


THE HORSE AND BUGGY ERA 
This historical collection of rare newsreel footage captures the sights, styles, technology and the people who made an impact on the 20th Century. Highlights include New York steam elevated trains, Easter Parade on New York's 5th Avenue. A short promotional film of the Spanish-American War Bond drive and an early whiskey advertisement film. You'll see the Black Diamond Express passenger train, Tammany Halls Richard Croker, the party boss. Rector's Restaurant with a gag chase through Central Park. The follies, foibles and fashions of early America features nickelodeon film s of short duration that reflect the technology and the styles of the late 1890's and early 1900's. Films include; "THE CORSET MODEL" (1903), "A NIGHT AT THE HAYMARKET THEATER" featuring dancing and fights (1903), "FIRE IN A BURLESQUE THEATER" (1904), a comic bit titled "AIRY FAIRY LILLIAN TRIES ON HER NEW CORSETS" (1905), "FROM SHOW GIRL TO BURLESQUE QUEEN" (1903), "A BUSY DAY FOR CORSET MODELS" (1903) and "TROUBLES OF A MANAGER OF A BURLESQUE SHOW" (1904). We then move on to a look at transportation as we see horse drawn trolly cars and steam powered cable cars which evolved into the electric powered New York Subway. Scenes include Cortland & Fulton Street Ferries, Lower Broadway cable cars, Union Square old Metropole Street railway, Madison Square, a sweep car for winter clearing, the Brooklyn Bridge Railroad at Sands Street Station, the 9th Avenue Elevated, suicide curve, scenes of construction of the first subway and footage of opening day with Mayor George B. McClellan and other dignitaries. Scenes of rides through the lighted tunnels conclude this look at America at the turn of the century.
(A-424) Tinted silent with music score added....approximately 1 hour ...$14.98 plus shipping and handling

Motoring and Amusements
As the country became more industrialized and technology advanced people were able to gain new experiences and had more leisure time. Automobiles began to replace the horse and buggy era. With that, such things as races and traveling became more commonplace. First, we look at early horseless carriages, so light-weight looking they appear to be without engines. Then scenes of the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup race. George Heath wins the race in a 90-horse-powered Panhard. The Glidden tours began with scenes of cars climbing Mount Washington. Speed soon became king with cars designed to race car-style dynamics. The 1918 Maxwell is featured in a promotional film showing it covering rough terrain. The 4-cylinder model is used in this film. We move to entertainment with the advent of the great amusement parks. Coney Island, Steeplechase Park with its mechanical horse race rides, Luna Park with more than a million electric lights and Dreamland were constructed. See the trapeze artists, the shoot-the-shoots, Beacon Tower at night and, for fire-fighting fans, the staged fire and rescues of "Fighting the Flames" for thrills. In addition to this, sights and personalities of the era. Horse-drawn trollies, factories, 5th Avenue at Easter time, the first subway rush, a tennis match, a millinary parade, high wire daredevils, hair style changes from long to the boyish "bob", fast energetic dancing styles, and celebrities of the day are shown. Seen are Sarah Bernhardt, John Bunny, Alexander Graham Bell, Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough riders, Governor-elect Woodrow Wilson, Mme. Marie Curie and Thomas Edison. This was America at the turn of the 20th Century as captured by early movie photographers.
(A-425) Tinted silent with music score added...approximately 1 hr......$14.98 plus shipping and handling


DRAG RACIN' YESTERYEAR STYLE
Great old cars and dragsters. Visit the 1966 and 1968 Nationals in DRAG RACERS HOLIDAY and RACE AGAINST TIME, the days of the muscle cars. Not only do the cars look great, but wait until you see the beautiful "Hurst Shifter Girl"... remember her?
(A-00-MC001) ..........60 minutes COLOR....................$19.95 plus S & H

DRAG RACIN’ YESTERYEAR STYLE  VOL. 2 1963, 1965
Two rare drag racing films loaded with classic cars and dragsters. 1963 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DRAG RACES  Those wonderful days of the muscle cars!  BIG GO USA 1965  See the Winternationals, Pomona, CA, Spingnationals, Bristol, TN, and the National Championships at Indianapolis Raceway Park.   Souped up hot rods, the Hemi Under Glass, Ramchargers, the Flintstone Flyer, and those gorgeous Hurst Shifter Girls are included in unexcelled action from drag racing’s golden era.
(A-00-MC230) .............50 minutes.................... Price: $19.95  plus S & H


Car Commercial Festival
As also seen on the Advertising section of the web, this tape includes Ford Skyliner Hideaway Hardtop, '68 Dodge Dart, '65 Ramblers, '56 Dodge Coronet, '61 Mercury Meteor, Cheverlet Chevelle, OK used cars, Chevy Impala, Oldsmobile, '49 Buick Convertable, '56 Dodge Texan, Dodge, '57 Chevy Task Force, Renault Dauphine, '59 Chevy, '61 Lark, '54 Fords, Volkswagon, Opel, '63 Tempest, '63 Pontiac, Plymouth Surbuban, Plymouth, '61 Chevy Trucks, '61 Corvair Monza, '62 Le Mans, '51 DeSoto, '56 Ford Thunderbird, '64 Stingray, '66 Barracuda, Ford Mustang II, Ford Convertables, '60 Ford Fairlane 500, '69 Plymouths (Road Runner).
(A-646 ) Color & B&W.............approximately 1 hour....................$14.98 plus shipping and handling


CHEVY COMPARISONS 1962-1963
Chevy is the ONLY performer in these Chevy sponsored films.  You be the judge.  DUEL IN THE DESERT 1962,   DECISION AT DAYTONA 1963  Tests include Chevy II, Rambler, Valiant, Falcon, Comet, Fairlane, Galaxie, Impala, Fury, and Corvair, as well as trucks.  Do not miss the drag between an Impala and a Cesna Airplane!  Fuel economy, torture tests, handling, and loading up to 1700 lbs. in these vehicles. Then drag the quarter mile!  Corvair pulls 33 tons! The narrator assures us these tests are on the level, since you may try it yourself!  Bizarre racing in and out of driveways on a suburban street. A Corvair rolls down a mountain, and still starts. Econolines stopped so hard the rear wheels raise in the air! MORE!
(A-00-MC195) ...........................68 minutes........................ Price: $19.95 plus S & H


DODGE-PLYMOUTH-CHRYSLER PROMOS (1929-1944)
This is a collection of individually sponsored sales promotion films that start in 1929 with a super demonstration of the durability of Dodge cars. Then, a mid-1930's lesson on how not to drive. Also the assembly of a 1944 Plymouth to the music of Revel's Bolero and much more in a fun compilation designed for the auto enthusiast.
(A-448-E) B & W ....................approximately 1 hour..........................$19.98 plus shipping and handling

BE THE DRIVING SPIRIT OF ‘76. (1976)
The entire Chevrolet line of cars and trucks are shown in this high budget promotional film narrated by Alexander Scourby. The history of America and Cheverlet introduces you to the 1976 Impala, filmed on the streets of Washington.  The Nova, for the younger set, on the streets of Chicago.  The Concourse, and Nova police cars.  The Monza 2+2 shows it’s racing potential, and the Monza Town Coupe, a mini Monte Carlo!   See the Camero LT, and Corvette on the Golden Gate bridge.  The Vega takes on Mount Whitney and Death Valley.  See the Malibu Classic Landau coupe, Laguna S-3, and Monte Carlo on the ocean.  Chevy wagons, trucks, El Camino, Blazer, Beauville Sports Van and Suburban, and Luv are shown.  The Chevette, and the Chevettes' new commercials round up the complete line for 76.  A wonderfully elaborate and nostalgic promo!
(A-00-MC248)  Color....................58 minutes......................................$19.98 plus S & H

 

THOSE FABULOUS AUTOS OF YESTERYEAR 1934
WHEELS ACROSS AFRICA  is a spectacular adventure "must see." Follow an African expedition covering 42,000 miles by Dodge truck and sedan. The strange sights encountered on the expedition equal the scenes of the reliability of these early vehicles. Armand Denis, famous explorer, narrates the film and he was in charge of the expedition. There is too much excitement to mention, but here's a few highlights: See the sacred city with fire dancers, fire eaters and a man who breaks, eats, and sleeps on jagged glass. See treacherous mountains crossed. Discover the Sahara, an oasis, and   strange tribes along the way. Rare footage of snake charmers, the Congo, people with strange tattoo scars, pointed teeth, and plate lips will amaze you. See giant rhinos, elephants, and a lion attacking the cameraman! Exciting and unusual action from start to finish. Many of the tribes filmed probably do not exist today.
(A-00-MC37) ....................60 minutes.............................$19.95 plus S & H


CHRYSLER 300 MEMORIES 1955-1956 with Indy 500 1963
Chrysler, sports cars, and racing, it's all here!  THE 300 IDEA   The history of Chrysler 300, 1955 to 1962.  A sports car with American style and comfort. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE RALLY 1962: BOULDER COLORADO  A 1963 Sport 300 G takes on the Sports car crowd, with surprising results. INDY 500: 1963  All the action, with Chrysler 300 Pace Cars. Unbelievable crash footage. From Offy in the front, to Ford in the rear, Indy race footage unsurpassed!  55 minutes COLOR   (A-00-MC110) Color ....................55 minutes ...................$19.95 plus S & H


CHRYSLER COMPARISONS 1957,1958
See the speed and handling of the 1957 and 1958 performance cars. In McCAHILL TESTS THE 1958 CHRYSLER AND THE 1958 IMPERIAL  Tom McCahill, automotive writer for Mechanix Illustrated magazine, takes cars out to the foot of the High Sierras for testing. See the Chrysler Windsor, New Yorker, Imperial, Mercury, Lincoln, Olds 88, Buick Roadmaster, Super, and Cadillac put through their paces. McCahill says "keep your eye on that Cadillac" as it takes bumps so vicious the doors and trunk pop open! The Chrysler takes it in stride! See acceleration, braking, bumps at 40 mph...cars actually airborne! Also on this reel, YOU’RE ON THE TEST TRACK 1957.  Filmed at the Chrysler proving grounds. It is the Chrysler Windsor, Saratoga, New Yorker, Imperial against Buick, Olds, and Cadillac. From "burning rubber" to "torture road" the classic auto handling and action is non-stop.
(A-00-MC039) .................... 55 minutes......................$19.95 plus S & H


DODGE REBELLION MEMORIES 1965 to 1968
Made for a single showing at dealer announcement time. "The 1967 Dodge Rebellion Theater" highlights the full Dodge car and truck line with the incomparable wit of Tom Lehrer, piano in tow! Watch for pretty Miss Priscilla Smugley as she transforms from a Corvair with an underpowered rear end, to a Dart in the heart with the biggest ashtray in the small car field! Loaded with laughs, pretty girls, and Dodges, 1960s style. Plus, enjoy eleven commercials (mostly in color) featuring the Dodge line from 1965 to 1968, including the Little Red Wagon making "wheel stands" down the strip! Wonderful fun. 
60 minutes (A-00-MC065) COLOR....................60 minutes...................19.95 plus S & H


THE FABULOUS 500 and The Big Climb 1948-1952
THE FABULOUS 500 (1952) Two racing films released by Socony Vacuum (Mobile) Oil Company in color. The 1952 Indy 500 from trials to finish is presented in nice capsule coverage. The winner was Troy Ruttman, the youngest winner in Indy history, at 22 years of age. He earned $61,743.00 for his victory. THE BIG CLIMB (1948) Every July 4th, racers from around the world challenge 14,110-foot Pike's Peak Highway built in 1915. It is 12.42 miles long with 156 turns winding nearly 5,000 feet in elevation change from the start to the summit. In AMERICA'S CHOICE (1948), it's first off to Indy for a look at some glorious old time (1900's era) race cars. The action filled Albany To New York Boat Race on the Hudson River. Then the 1948 Indy race with winner Mauri Rose who was also the 1947 winner. The thrilling finish is at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. An Englishman, John Cobb, sets a new world's speed record of 403 miles an hour.
(A-892-E) .................... 60 minutes COLOR......................$14.98 plus S & H

ORPHAN CAR SELECTIONS FROM THE 1950'S
THE STUDEBAKER STORY 1953. A Hollywood produced history dramatically recalls the formation, development, and heritage of the Studebaker Corporation from wagon making in 1852 to the introduction of the fabulous Starlight coupes in 1952. This color docudrama puts heart and soul into the company motto "Always give more than you promise." NASH FOR 1953. Starting with an introduction of designer Pinin Farina, this sales film from 1953 exuberantly praises the functional beauty, the sturdy airflyte construction (fortress on wheels), and the reclining seats "that every woman will love" in the entire Nash line. Watch for the famed 140-MPH Lemans Dual Jetfire engine that paced 24 hours at 91 MPH in 1952! WORD OF HONOR 1952 A Public service film from Kaiser-Frazer Corporation and the NHRA. The story revolves around a concerned race car driver, Duke Marshall (who tows his racer with a Kaiser), and his efforts to stop reckless games of "tag, chicken, and cut off" by the teens with their souped up cars. A nation wide law enforcement program to encourage young drivers to sign a pledge not to race on open highways and to encourage participation in the National Hot Rod Association backed the film. The Kaiser is used to show what a safe car should be!  Donald Woods stars. Plus Hudson commercials showing racing Hornets, and Nash commercials. 
(A-00-MC152) COLOR and b-w...................68 minutes.................$19.95 plus S & H


PONTIAC PROMOS  1937-1952
A rare collection of automotive memorabilia.  EVERYTHING POINTS TO PONTIAC FOR 1937 It's bigger, more powerful, and the window vent is good for blowing out cigar smoke!  CHIEF OF THE SHOW 1941 The auto show, and a Pontiac with a "pivoting body" to show the inside. Pretty girls wearing outfits made of upholstery material, and a snappy announcer, show you everything imaginable about the "new" Pontiac for 1941. THROUGH THE YEARS 1950.  The story of the Pontiac automobile, from it's inception, to the entire production and assembly process of a 1950 Pontiac. ACCESSORIZING 1952 Sit down with your friendly salesman in a Pontiac showroom and decide if you want the newest accessories on your Pontiac, including directional signals, bumper guards, and seat covers  in this entertaining sales film.  62 minutes 
(A-00-MC174) COLOR and b-w....................62 minutes.................$19.95 plus S & H

Stock Cars Grow Up:  Nascar 1959-1962
RACE TO LIVE Men, cars and action-stock cars in the 1960's.  A brief history of the beginning...road racing from Elgin, Illinois in the 1930's, to Daytona in 1962.   Action race shots from many tracks covering 1959-1961.  The pits, preparation of the cars, gorgeous gals, and the required beauty contest.  A Pontiac is made race ready at Bud Moore's garage.  Close ups of Cotten Owens, Fred Lorenzen, Joe Weatherly, and young Richard Petty.  The announcer states "more people are killed playing basketball than in stock cars."  You be the judge...as a race car flies into the air and wipes out a grandstand!  Unbelievable crashes & action.   GLORY ROAD  The Modified Sportsman class at Daytona in 1961.  Back yard bombs from 30's Studebakers to every conceivable make and model.   Superchargers...fuel injection...six carburetors...make these jalopies gallop at 145 miles per hour.  Car modifications are explained; and watcha race where 68 cars start, but only 26 finish.  The biggest pileup in automotive history!  The winner?  Marion Farr in a 1954 Ford with a screaming Lincoln engine.  (A-00-MC132) 55 minutes COLOR......approx 55 minutes........$19.95 plus S & H

STOCK CAR MEMORIES:  DARLINGTON-SOUTHERN 500, 1955,1956
Raw auto racing action...the halcyon years of stock cars.  The last battle of the independents- vs. the factory teams.  Two action packed Southern 500's from 1955, 1956 including certification, gorgeous beauty queens, pit areas, and unbelievable racing footage.  Legendary names like Herb Thomas, Buck Baker, Tim and Fonty Flock, and Curtis Turner are here with Smokey Yunick, Peter Depaolo... and of course Fireball Roberts.  Do not miss the famous Kierhaefer Chrysler 300's blasting along at 120 MPH.   The brutal track takes its toll on big heavy cars...with Chevy, then Ford, taking the checkered flag.  Your favorite 50's cars represent horsepower on wheels in our Stock Car Memories.
(A-00-MC131) ..................55 minutes..................................$19.95 plus S & H

STOCK CAR MEMORIES: DAYTONA 500 1958, 1959
Unique racing footage shows the transition at Daytona from the old highway and beach track to the new asphalt track designed for speeds of 200 MPH.  SPEED IN THE SUN   The year is 1958...see “speed week”, where all makes of cars of the time race the NASCAR measured mile, and speeds up to 140 MPH! Then, the Grand National for convertibles, the last convertible race ever held on the beach.  Featuring Curtis Turner, Tim Flock, Buck Baker, Joe Weatherly, and Lee Petty in his Olds convert. Turner and Ford power triumph!  FROM SAND TO SPEEDWAY  1959, and more measured mile sand racing.  See a 56 T-Bird demolished!  The driver was “saved by a seat belt and modern auto design.”  The new track has Fireball Roberts qualifying at a sizzling 145 MPH!  The action is non-stop with Lee Petty winning by a ONE-YARD photo finish in his Oldsmobile #42.
(A-00-MC193)  .....Color & B & W ...............55 minutes...............$19.95 plus S & H

TREKKING TO TIMBUCTOO 1934
Starting in Chicago, and then on to New York, a true adventure as we board a freighter with two Ford trucks and a sedan.  Our destination...Africa.  We search for the remote city of Timbuctoo.  See fascinating places and marvel at the sights of 1930's Africa.  Names like Dakar, Fatik, Nayes, Bamako, Mopti, Gao...dusty travel, gas shortages, and perils along the way.   The narrator's 1930's style is sometimes quite amusing, as you see the natives in spectacular costumes, religious dances, and village life.  Primitive bridges collapsing damage trucks, cars are stuck in the desert sand, but we finally reach Timbuctoo, mysterious city of the great Sahara.  See markets, horsemen robbers, tribes, sword fights, and the Camel Corps of the French Foreign Legion.  Much more action, brought to you by Ford power!  Some brief nudity due to native dress. CAMERA THRILLS IN WILDEST AFRICA  The Roosevelt Exposition of 1933 with 1930’s style adventure and animals.
(A-00-MC128) ....................53 minutes.................... $19.95 plus S & H
   

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