George Eyston Tries Out Thunderbolt At Salt Lake Aka Thunderbolt Tried Out (1937)

Title reads: “Thunderbolt Tried Out“. Utah, United States of America (USA). George Eyston tries out “Thunderbolt“ (also known as, according to the narrator, “Speed of the Wind“) at Salt Lake. Eyston hopes to break land speed record in his aerodynamically designed car. Various shots of “Thunderbolt“ being wheeled across salt lake by support team. M/S of Eyston driving car into starting position. Various shots of record breaking attempt. C/U of wheels of car encrusted with salt. M/S of Eyston sitting in driving seat of “Thunderbolt“. He wears a mask and goggles to protect him from flying salt. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1