[FORD CARS CLIMBING PIKES PEAK] Part 1

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Flash. Pike’s Peak Record Broken.” “Colorado Springs. Three Ford V-8 cars shattered every existing stock car record for the grueling Pike’s Peak climb in the 16th annual renewal of the event here Labor Day.” View from base of Pike’s Peak - aerial views - gate over road with sign, ‘To Summit of Pike’s Peak, the World’s Highest Motor Drive’ - Glen Schultz, Angelo Schmino, Buss Hammon sitting in cars - mechanic looking at motor of car - closing hood, sealing it - cars getting starting flag at beginning of race - cars on steep, curving road, spectators - cars at top, passing finish line - cars going past observation tower - close-up of winner - drivers posing with trophy - winner and trophy. “The End. Produced and Distributed by the Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan.” [1934]

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