Description of Content
A group of spectators watching contestants arriving to inspect a Volkswagen 1200 'beetle' sedan parked in the driveway in front of the showrooms of Haack Motors, Barkly Street, Footscray. The 'Haack's Race' was a three-legged race run from Western Oval to the car showrooms, by pairs of contestants with their middle legs tied together. First prize was a Volkswagen car is on display in the driveway. There is an advertising pyramid on the car roof rack. Haack Motors were agents for VW motor cars.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Place & Date Depicted
L.V. Haack Motors, 242 Barkly Street, Footscray, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 21 Feb 1965
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Format
Negative, Black & White
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
Original Title: "F/SCRAY OVAL. 'HAACKS RACE'"
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Keywords
Banners, Car Parks, Car Yards, Display Boards, Lighting, Motor Cars, Motor Racing, Showrooms, Track & Field Sports
