18 items found
Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Subject is exactly "Automobile racing"
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American Challenge at Daytona and Sebring

American Challenge at Daytona and Sebring
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This film shows sports car races, including the Daytona Continental 2000K Race and the Sebring 12-hour Grand Prix. Footage shows Dan Gurney driving a Shelby Ford GT Cobra and a Lotus IV; another featured driver is Bob Bondurant. The Sebring race includes the Chaparral Car, a LeMans start, and the Goodyear Blimp. Produced by Dynamic Productions; sponsored by Goodyear.
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American Challenge at Daytona and Sebring

American Challenge at Daytona and Sebring
Antique Car Meet at Ormond Beach

Antique Car Meet at Ormond Beach

Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This is a film about the annual Antique Car Meet at Ormond Beach. Old cars, some very rare, some driven by people in costumes, race through obstacle courses and along the beach. They have an awards presentation. Produced by McDavitt of Daytona Beach; sponsored by the Birthplace of Speed Association and the Office of Public Information of the Daytona Beach Resort Area.
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Antique Car Meet at Ormond Beach

Antique Car Meet at Ormond Beach

Daytona 500

Daytona 500
Date
1962
Description
This brief, narrated film features cars racing and spinning out at the 1962 Daytona 500 race. Some of the filming appears to take place from inside a race car. The footage ends with the #22 car, driven by "Fireball,” winning the race.
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Daytona 500

Daytona 500
Daytona 500

Daytona 500
Date
1962
Description
This film has action-packed scenes from the 1962 Daytona 500, including crashes and driver "Fireball" Roberts in the winners circle. Produced by the Florida Development Commission.
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Daytona 500

Daytona 500
Daytona Beach Footage

Daytona Beach Footage
Date
Description
This film opens with automobiles driving on Daytona Beach, then moves to the Daytona Speedway and footage of automobile racing, occasional shots of spectators, and pit stops. Near the end of the film, shots of boating, water skiing and golf, are randomly interjected into the footage.
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Daytona Beach Footage

Daytona Beach Footage
DAYTONA BEACH RESORT AREA: THE AFFORDABLE FLORIDA

DAYTONA BEACH RESORT AREA: THE AFFORDABLE FLORIDA
Date
1970 (circa)
Description
This is one of the few tourism films to use synch sound with the models. It features three couples: one retired, one with two children and a young married couple. They frolic in the surf, fish and shop. Viewers see attractions, nightlife and all of the usual pastimes. The film shows some old-time footage of car races on the beach and many contemporary vehicles on the beach. It also shows Disney World, Marineland, Silver Springs, the Daytona Speedway, Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, Ormond Beach Hotel and Kennedy Space Center. Produced by Coronado Studios and Gouchenour Inc. Advertising; sponsored by the Daytona Beach Resort Area.
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DAYTONA BEACH RESORT AREA: THE AFFORDABLE FLORIDA

DAYTONA BEACH RESORT AREA: THE AFFORDABLE FLORIDA
FIESTA OF FIVE FLAGS

FIESTA OF FIVE FLAGS

Date
1963
Description
This is footage of a Pensacola civic celebration. There are reenactments, costumes, pageants and parades. The film shows an open house at the Naval Aviation Museum, an air show including Navy Skydive Demonstration Team "The Shooting Stars" under round parachutes, and the Blue Angels. There is also a sports car race and fishing with Ted Williams and Roy Martin. A speedboat race and water ski show follow. There is another parade at the end.
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FIESTA OF FIVE FLAGS

FIESTA OF FIVE FLAGS

FLORIDA FOR FUN AND PICTURES

FLORIDA FOR FUN AND PICTURES

Date
n.d.
Description
This film shows a steamboat replica on the Suwannee River, shell collecting on Sanibel Island, an Ormond Beach antique car, races at Daytona, and other scenes on a tour of Florida. Every now and then someone is seen taking movies or still photos. There is good NASA footage of activity at Cape Canaveral. At Cypress Gardens, the narrator gives exposure settings. It covers Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Ocala, St. Petersburg, Everglades, Homosassa Springs, Disney World, Parrot Jungle, Lion Country Safari, Citrus Tower, Truman Winter White House and Hemingway Home. The film shows gators, hippopotami, thoroughbred horses, tropical birds, flamingos and African animals. Viewers see airboat and shrimp boats. Produced by Eastman Kodak.
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FLORIDA FOR FUN AND PICTURES

FLORIDA FOR FUN AND PICTURES

FLORIDA SHOWCASE ABROAD

FLORIDA SHOWCASE ABROAD

Date
1963
Description
A Greyhound bus serves as a display of information on Florida at the LeMans auto race in France.
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FLORIDA SHOWCASE ABROAD

FLORIDA SHOWCASE ABROAD

FLORIDA SHOWCASE: BUS STORY

FLORIDA SHOWCASE: BUS STORY

Date
1963-11-14
Description
This film tells how a Greyhound bus was provided to FDC to showcase Florida. There are scenes of the bus in Minneapolis, MN and Augusta, ME. Another bus was shipped from Jacksonville to Europe. Viewers see the bus at the LeMans race in France. Produced by FDC.
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FLORIDA SHOWCASE: BUS STORY

FLORIDA SHOWCASE: BUS STORY

Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
American Challenge at Daytona and SebringAmerican Challenge at Daytona and SebringAutomobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Formula One automobiles
Indy car racing
Indy cars
Stock car racing		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/DA007.jpg
Antique Car Meet at Ormond Beach Antique Car Meet at Ormond Beach Antique cars
Automobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Promotional films		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ca132.jpg
fvc901Daytona 500Daytona 500
Automobile racing
Stock Car Racing		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Daytona 500Daytona 500Automobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Stock Car Racing		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/daytona500.jpg
fvc893Daytona Beach FootageDaytona 500
Automobiles
Automobile racing
Stock Car Racing		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
DAYTONA BEACH RESORT AREA: THE AFFORDABLE FLORIDADAYTONA BEACH RESORT AREA: THE AFFORDABLE FLORIDAAmusement parks
Attractions
Automobiles
Automobile racing
Beaches
Boating
Promotional films
Recreation
Tourism 		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
FIESTA OF FIVE FLAGS FIESTA OF FIVE FLAGS Automobile racing
Blue Angels (Flight squadron)
Boating
Celebrations
Festivals
Fishing
Pageants
Parades
Recreation 		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
FLORIDA FOR FUN AND PICTURES FLORIDA FOR FUN AND PICTURES Amusement parks
Attractions
Automobile racing
Beaches
Boating
Promotional films
Recreation
Space program
Tourism
Wildlife		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
FLORIDA SHOWCASE ABROAD FLORIDA SHOWCASE ABROAD Automobile racing
Greyhound buses
Promotional films
Travel		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
FLORIDA SHOWCASE: BUS STORY FLORIDA SHOWCASE: BUS STORY Automobile racing
Greyhound buses
Promotional films
Travel 		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
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