CASTROL FILM ARCHIVE
- Description
- BN Sales now handled by Duke Sales (qv). Since 1950 Castrol has commissioned two motorsport films annually. Until the 1980s 16mm prints of the films were available to motorcar/cycle clubs for film shows (nowadays, clubs can borrow VHS copies). The Archive collection consists mainly of 16mm prints (not masters), most of which have been transferred onto video format.
- Website
- https://www.dukesales.com/
- Keywords
- Motor racing, sport; Grand Prix; Le Mans
- Access
- Access available. Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00, by arrangement only. Staff are available to assist. Access for disabled.
- Facilities
- Viewing on premises. Duplicating. Duplication can be carried out by external agent at researcher’s expense. Burmah Castrol will organise and manage duplication.
- Copyright
- Castrol assumes it owns copyright but does not give warranties or indemnities to film makers.
Moving Image, Audio and Related Documentation Holdings
- Video/Film
- Video: 876 reels/cassettes. Most of the film material has been transferred onto video.Advertising, documentary, science and education.
Video components: VHS Video, hi-band U-Matic, lo-band U-Matic, Beta/Beta-SP, 1-inch Video.
Film: 546 cans. 98% colour film, 2% black and white film. Advertising, documentary, science and education.
Film components: 16mm, 35mm.
Catalogues
- Computerised database
- Available.
Additional Information
- Other information
- Some films have written commentaries.
- Conservation policy
- Good storage facilities. 16mm prints are being cleaned and transferred on to Betacam tape.
Main Contact
- Name
- Ms. Jon Quayle
- Job title
- Archivist & Market Information Manager
- Telephone
- 01624 640020
- info@dukesales.com
- Address
- c/o: Duke International Sales
Champion House
Douglas
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