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1958 - Boy Driving Gas Powered Go Kart

1958 - Boy Driving Gas Powered Go Kart

  • Year1958
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationWest Haven, Connecticut, United States
  • Duration14s
  • Price$178 USD
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Boy Driving Gas Powered Go Kart — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1958 captures a young boy driving a gas-powered go-kart in West Haven, Connecticut. The grainy, handheld footage showcases a classic American leisure moment from the golden age of amateur filmmaking. The boy navigates the go-kart with youthful energy, embodying the carefree spirit of mid-century vintage. This nostalgic clip offers authentic 1950s lifestyle footage, preserved in its original 8mm format with natural film texture and color. Ideal for documentaries, retro-themed projects, and history educators exploring mid-century youth culture and personal memories.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
14s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
51711541

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1958 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
West Haven, Connecticut, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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