Lake District colour footage 1939

[rich p]

So, even if the http://www.austin-eight.com/ wanted to re-enact the film, they legally couldn't

Yep, it was of its day, and furthermore you won't run the risk of being squashed in your avatar activity

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

coming down hardknott and wrynose pass with drum brakes all round - epic!

And on gravel too - must have been an interesting experience.

The poor old Austin needs better shock-absorbers though, judging from the way it bounces!

That's about as good as it gets with lever arm dampers which were standard fit on most cars at the time.