Rolls Royce - 1937 | Movietone Moment | 28 January 2021

On this day in 1937, testing of the Rolls Royce began. Here is a British Movietone with highlights of the British Motor Show in New York that featured the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith. When Britain’s first motor show to be held in America was opened, the exhibits were praised by Mr Hoffman, head of ECA. Sir William Rootes was present at the show. KS. Miniature Austin beside normal size Daimler. MS Daimler & interior shot of girl at driving seat. Paul Hoffman addresses praising the British Motor Industry. CU & several shots of Goldie Gardner’s MG. MS Austin. MS “Anglia“ chassis. Jack lifting “Prefect“ car from inside. MS “Jaguar“ coupe car. Interior - two girls seated inside car. MS Rolls Royce Silver Wraith. MS “Ghost Minx“. Sir William Rootes instructs (silent) two girls on driving of car. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editori