Pedalcar Marathon

Series

Series Name
Colour Pictorial

Issue

Issue No.
593
Date Released
5 May 1966
Date recorded
1 Apr 1966
Length of issue (in feet)
675
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 2
Summary
Pathe synopsis: ...but here’s an event that’s as ridiculous to see as the Vulcan bomber’s flight is sublime. A marathon pedal-car race fought out at Bristol by students raising money for charity in a collection of junk-heap juggernauts, home-made to the last shaky nut and bolt. When competitors from every university and college in the country get hot there’s a car they can have bath in, and although most of these tin-can carts don’t look as if they’re going to make it, the thrilling battle at the finishing line makes Le Mans look timid.
Keywords
Students; Vehicles; Fundraising
Locations
Bristol; England; Avon
Written sources
Pathe Colour Pictorial Lobby Cards   Used for synopsis
Credits:
Commentator
Wilfrid Thomas
Length of story (in feet)
339
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Pedalcar Marathon', Colour Pictorial Issue No. 593, 5 May 1966. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/121753 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)