THE OLDEST CAR IN TELEVISION PROGRAMME.—This 1886 Danish Hammel car, facing television cameras of the British Broadcasting Corporation, is the oldest working model in the world. Several months ago it was practically rebuilt so that it could be entered by the Royal Danish Automobile Club in the annual London to Brighton race for veteran cars. It completed the journey of 53½ miles in 12½ hours. The Hammel’s steering wheel has to be turned in the opposite direction from the movement desired, and its only lighting is provided by candles.
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Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27592, 24 February 1955, Page 9
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89THE OLDEST CAR IN TELEVISION PROGRAMME.—This 1886 Danish Hammel car, facing television cameras of the British Broadcasting Corporation, is the oldest working model in the world. Several months ago it was practically rebuilt so that it could be entered by the Royal Danish Automobile Club in the annual London to Brighton race for veteran cars. It completed the journey of 53½ miles in 12½ hours. The Hammel’s steering wheel has to be turned in the opposite direction from the movement desired, and its only lighting is provided by candles. Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27592, 24 February 1955, Page 9
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