Anglia Television report by Dick Joice from the Earls Court Motor Show in London.
Genre: News; Television; Travel / Travelogue
Dick Joice reports from the 48th Earls Court Motor Show in London, with assistance from Tony Brooks, ex-racing car driver turned motor journalist. Tony details the trends of the year’s motor show, in terms of car models, their features and value, and continues throughout the report with commentary on the features and designs of a variety of vehicles, intercut by footage of the stands and visitors at the event.
Dick Joice asks his wife’s opinion on the features of the Triumph model. Kenyan Prime Minister Mr Jomo Kenyatta, actors Margaret and Julia Lockwood, and British racing driver Stirling Moss are the notable personalities shown to be at the event.
Pat, a German model, demonstrates the features of a Mercedes Benz vehicle for Dick Joice. The particular features of various cars are shown, intercut with commentary by Tony Brooks on particular design features of a Rover 2000, a Mini, and an NSU Spider.
Dick Joice and Tony Brooks sum up the day’s event accompanied by a model in mermaid costume, advertising a French make of car.
Featured People:
Tony Brooks, ex-racing driver; Mr. Jomo Kenyatta; Margaret Lockwood; Julia Lockwood; Stirling Moss; Pat, a German model showcasing a Mercedes Benz; Leslie a model showcasing a French car design;
Featured Events:
Earls Court Motor Show 1963
http://www.eafa.org.uk/catalogue/118016
