FORD V-8 HANDICAP

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Houston, Texas -- The last day at Epsom Downs nets charity many thousands -- Trophy is presented to winner of Ford ‘V-8’ handicap by local dealers.” Views of Epsom Downs racetrack, people entering paddock, 1934 Ford V-8’s on display - airplane flying over track, streamer from plane, ‘Drive 1934 Ford V-8 Now On Display’ - 1934 Ford V-8’s on track: Deluxe Roadster, Deluxe three window Coupe, Deluxe five window Coupe, Cabriolet, Deluxe Tudor Sedan, Deluxe Fordor Sedan - view of crowds in stands - horses on track, European start, race under way, ‘Command Man’ winning race - horse, jockey, and owner posing in winner’s circle - men giving silver trophy to jockey Howard Hughes - Hughes posing with trophy - view of front and grille of V-8. [1933]

Collection

Ford Motor Company Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects