The ultimate anti-hero

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Under the chapter ‘Movies and motors’ we found this press shot of David Tomlinson in the files. He’s seen here as headmaster-turned-salesman/racer Peter Thorndyke behind the wheel of the Thorndyke Special. In a characteristic pose also, as the man who is doing his utter best to beat the underdog – but miserably failing to do so. We’ve always had a soft spot for underdogs here, but when their opponents are so funnily full of themselves as mister Thorndyke, they may even beat the film’s favourite. And when they drive a car such as this... By the way: did you know the Thorndyke Special survives?

(words editor, picture Disney) 

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