1968: Car Driving Across Open Space Mountainous Mirage Dry Lake Ahead. Palm

Year1968
Decade1960s
LocationPalm Springs, California, United States
Duration7s
Price$178 USD
Collection1964 Palm Springs California

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Car Driving Across Open Space Mountainous Mirage Dry... — Clip Details

1968: A vintage 8mm film clip captures a classic car driving across the vast, sun-baked desert landscape of Palm Springs, California. The vehicle moves along a remote highway through a dry lake bed, with distant mountain ranges and a shimmering mirage on the horizon. The scene evokes the spirit of 1960s road trips, showcasing the open road, desolate beauty, and timeless vintage of the American Southwest. This archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century travel and the allure of the desert expanse.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 7s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 63659000

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1333 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: #1
Reel-level year note: 1968
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1968 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Palm Springs, California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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