Holland’s Narrow Lanes: A 1925 Motor Adventure in Color!

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This captivating colorized footage takes you on a thrilling ride along Holland’s narrow roads in 1925—nearly a century ago—during the dawn of the motor car era. Watch as early motorists navigate the tight, toll-strewn paths, from Rijsoord to Amsterdam, facing precarious turns and unsafe conditions, all brought to life in vivid hues. With scenes of Rotterdam’s Koningsbrug, Delft’s Vliet, and Haarlem’s streets—plus steam trams and quaint tollhouses—this restored film, set to the elegant piano of Belgian artist Franco Di Nitto ("Eternity" and "Jeugd"), grips history buffs and vintage car enthusiasts, offering a dazzling glimpse into Holland’s bumpy road to modernity.

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