Author’s Model Racing Cars

Series

Series Name
Colour Pictorial

Issue

Issue No.
143
Date Released
16 Sep 1957
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 4
Summary
Pathe synopsis: Favourite hobby of author Elleston Trevor is motor racing - in this he has the enthusiastic support of his wife and son. On a smaller scale, Elleston’s enthusiasm is devoted to model racing cars. The models, powered by 12-volt electric motors, pick up current from the track and can attain scale speeds of 90-110 mph.
Keywords
Entertainment and leisure; Motor racing; Toys and models
Locations
Brighton; England; East Sussex
Written sources
Pathe Colour Pictorial Lobby Cards   Used for synopsis
Story extras:
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'Author’s Model Racing Cars', Colour Pictorial Issue No. 143, 16 Sep 1957. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/351850 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)