This series of beautifully produced films from the 1930s was made by the Austin Motor Company for invited audiences at special cinema shows. Watch the 'Precision Engineering' which the Longbridge factory prided itself on, then follow the completed cars as they take to the race track and embark on a tour which takes in the length and breadth of England.
Titles:
The Pace That Thrills
Designing and building Austin Seven twin-cam racing cars
Precision Makes Perfect
Precision engineering techniques at the Longbridge factory
Cornwall Calling
On holiday in Cornwall with an Austin-powered Yacht
Here's To Comfort
The interiors of Austin cars
Nature's Charms
A family picnic is an excuse to show the Austin range in idyllic settings
Non Stop Utility
The many uses of Austin engines
Over The Hills
An Austin Eight being tested in the Lake District in colour
Total running time approximately 90 minutes