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Short film footage of Mrs Bruce at Montlhéry 1927

Started by Old Crock, May 11, 2014, 16:40:56

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Old Crock

Here's some vintage film footage by British Pathé of Mrs Bruce at the finishing line at Montlhéry in 1927, after record-breaking in the AC (15000 miles in 9 days at 68 mph):
   
   http://www.britishpathe.com/video/records-beaten-by-2-days/
   
   She didn't compete in racing overalls but preferred a pleated skirt complimented by a string of pearls (!)