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1959: Car Driving Along Desert Road with Mountain Range

1959: Car Driving Along Desert Road with Mountain Range

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  • Year1959
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationArizona, United States
  • Duration8s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Car Driving Along Desert Road with Mountain Range — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1959 capturing a solitary car driving along a dusty desert road in Arizona. The scene unfolds under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, showcasing the vast, empty landscape of the American Southwest. In the distance, a majestic mountain range rises against the horizon, emphasizing the desolate and lonely beauty of the arid terrain. The film captures the raw essence of a mid-century road trip through the rugged, dry land, with concrete posts and fences lining the asphalt. This authentic archival clip evokes nostalgia and Americana, perfect for historical documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
8s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68182954

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1959 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Arizona, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

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  • 1950s Americana
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  • old car journey
  • vintage documentary
  • arizona united states

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