Car Transformation Aka Rebuilt Cars (1958)

Epping, Essex. Exterior. M, S of an ancient and dilapidated Austin 7 on a used car lot. According to the narrator this car dates from 1931. Its price eleven pounds is painted roughly on the windscreen. Two young men, one of which is designer Laurie Falcon, push the car off the lot. Interior. M, S of the Austin being pushed into a space in an empty garage. The two men walk around the car examining it. They then proceed to pull off the old doors and bonnet. The young men are transforming a tiny old Austin 7 into a sleek and powerful sports car in easy stages. C, U of the removal of the front radiator grill. Various shots of the body of the care being torn apart as the seats, mud guards and other accessories are discarded. A quick fade to black symbolises the passing of time. C, U of the wheel. Tilt up to reveal the completely stripped Austin the old chassis was cleaned and modifications carried out including lowered suspension, front and rear, raked steering column with wedge or u