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Midget Cars Raise the Dirt

Date released

17 May 1948

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

48/40

NoS ID

102367

Story no

5 / 6

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Midget car racing opens up in Britain.

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Two English Aces Prepare Assault on Speed Mark

Date released

16 Sep 1937

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

684

NoS ID

035441

Story no

9 / 9

Extras

1 shot list

George Eyston’s new car ready to go to US to attack Campbell’s speed record. Coventry Midget car racing finds youthful enthusiast.

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News Highlights from Round the World

Date released

11 Feb 1954

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

2098

NoS ID

071294

Story no

3 / 11

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

Bobsleigh. Midget car on frozen lake.

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Crashes in New Jersey’s Midget Car Speedway

Date released

9 May 1938

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

455

NoS ID

057660

Story no

11 / 11

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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It’s an Idea

Date released

22 Jul 1946

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

46/58

NoS ID

101211

Story no

1 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Midget car for limbless war veterans see in streets of Finchley. Disabled men may now drive themselves to and from work.

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The Ideal Pick Up Car

Date released

6 May 1946

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

46/36

NoS ID

101088

Story no

1 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

1 hp midget specially made in France for the famous clown Rhum seen on the road. No parking problems here - two people carry it indoors.

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Home Made Car Makes the Grade

Date released

21 Apr 1947

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

1684

NoS ID

040505

Story no

3 / 4

Extras

1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 ephemera, 1 shot list

Mr Arthur of Kingston designs and builds midget 3 1/2 hp car which mass-produced could sell for £60.

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World News Highlights

Date released

11 Feb 1954

Series name

Universal News

Issue no

2460

NoS ID

153769

Story no

1 / 2

Extras

1 commentary sheet

Italian army manoeuvres (18 feet) Ice trotting (19 feet) Bobsleigh - midget car (31 feet) Canal skating and freeze-up in Paris (22 feet) Zoo freeze-up (17 feet) Marilyn Monroe’s honeymoon (26 feet) Aga...

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