London to Brighton Run

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You don't know about the London to Brightons?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_to_B...an_Car_Run

They started when cars were toys for the rich during the Victorian era. It started by just getting your car from one to the other place at all! Then it began as a race as the cars got bigger and faster.

Then it got banned because people were getting hurt so Brooklands became famous for racing.
In November the official London to Brighton runs even now. The cars HAVE to be pre-1910. So there aren't many now and most come from museums or private collections. It is great to see them. We been many times to watch them steam in (some run on steam!)

There are several runs throughout the year, but they have to be approved now and come under strict Police guidance. The Mini clubs runs one as does the VW campers and the Scooters (remembering the 1960's with the Mod's and Rockers).
The Classic and Sports have only been running for a short time and most cars enter for charity.

Have you ever seen the film Genevieve?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genevieve_%28film%29