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Topical Budget 804-2: Fastest Car Dash in History! (1927)
 

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CARMARTHENSHIRE: FASTEST CAR DASH IN HISTORY! : THE NAPIER CAMPBELL 500 H.P. `BLUEBIRD' ATTAINS A SPEED OF OVER 172 MILES PER HOUR ON PENDINE SANDS" Watched by spectators, the racing car is wheeled into position. The car in action. Malcolm Campbell standing with mechanics and spectators at the end of the run. "`Babs' and Mr. Parry Thomas who holds the existing record of 169 mph". Parry Thomas' racing car `Babs' in action. Close shot of Thomas at the wheel. "The 1,000 HP car with which Major Segrave hopes to attain a speed of 200 mph!" Pan shot of the car with Segrave at the wheel.