Short film footage of Mrs Bruce at Montlhéry 1927

[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 (!)