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Mr Fords arrival at the Hippodrome in 15 hp Darracq car
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Mr Fords arrival at the Hippodrome in 15 hp Darracq car
Mr A. Ford appearing in the arena of the London Hippodrome where he finally came to a stop after completing a record-breaking non-stop drive of 2, 390 miles between Liverpool, Brighton, Perth and London. Here, the engine that had been running continuously for 204 hours came to a stop and Fred Trussell, manager of the Hippodrome, gave the audience, many of whom were well-known motorists, a brief account of the run. Finally, Mr. H. Rawlinson, a director of the Darracq Company, presented Mr Ford with a brand new car as recognition of his achievements. The photograph gives a good view of the Hippodromes vast auditorium. Date: 1904
Media ID 23274090
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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