“The Dynasphere“ ... Its Other Name Is “Jumbo“! (1932)
Full title reads: “Weston-Super-Mare. ’The Dynasphere’ ...its other name is ’Jumbo’! Dr J. A. Purves, FRSE demonstrates his remarkable invention in ’spherical locomotion’, which it is claimed, will one day revolutionise modern transport.“
Weston-Super-Mare, Avon.
Group of people gathered on a beach. They are watching Dr Purves driving a vehicle. It is shaped like a large tyre and the driver sits in the middle of it. The vehicle drives towards and then past the camera. There is a driver and a passenger in the experimental vehicle.
Closer shot of the Dynasphere as it passes a cameraman lying on the sands. Another Dynasphere is seen in the background. The passenger is carrying a small camera. The driver (who I assume is Dr. Purves) is balding and wears glasses - very much the mad inventor in appearance. The vehicle drives away.
Another shot of the powered wheel driving past the camera. It doesn’t look very stable.
Two Dynaspheres parked together on the beach. The driver of the one (wearing a cap
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