Summary Claire Barratt, Suggs and the team restore a 1912 racing car, but are surprised to discover that beneath the machine's striking design and solid brass exterior lie the inner workings of a Model T Ford. However, the modified engine of this vehicle was capable of speeds of up to 75mph. Suggs sets out to discover who would think of turning an unglamorous Ford into a racing car, eventually learning the remarkable story of its creator AE George, an international cyclist who was the first man to fly a mile in Britain, and meeting his daughter, who remembers riding in the car.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Suggs Claire Barratt Axel Cleghorn Jerry Thurston
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Blantire, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK
Production companies : Wall to Wall Television
Summary Claire Barratt, Suggs and the team restore a 1912 racing car, but are surprised to discover that beneath the machine's striking design and solid brass exterior lie the inner workings of a Model T Ford. However, the modified engine of this vehicle was capable of speeds of up to 75mph. Suggs sets out to discover who would think of turning an unglamorous Ford into a racing car, eventually learning the remarkable story of its creator AE George, an international cyclist who was the first man to fly a mile in Britain, and meeting his daughter, who remembers riding in the car.
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Blantire, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK
Production companies : Wall to Wall Television
