Paris Auto Race (1962)
Paris, France
Various shots of Grand Tourism cars in the Paris 1000 km auto race at Monthlery circuit, including going under the Dunlop tyre bridge. Man indicates with fuel container for his driver to pull in. Young woman at edge of track indicates laps. MS Car No. 1, a Ferrari, driven by the Mexican brothers, Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez, is waved through by chequered flag. (Racing driver personalities included in coverage are John Surtees (No. 11) and the eventual winners, the Rodriguez's (No. 1), breaking their own record at 6 hours 21 minutes 58.7 seconds.) CU Rodriguez brothers.
Note: Date on original record: 22/10/1962.
FILM ID:3070.06
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