Another fantastic Veteran Car Run for the British Motor Museum

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Press release

This year’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run took place on Sunday, November 3rd, and four of the six pre-1905 British Motor Museum cars made it over the finish line. The Veteran Car Run has been running longer than any other motoring event in the world. It marks the historic day in 1896 when a group of pioneer motorists set out from London towards the seaside, in celebration of the "emancipation of the motor car."

Despite the early start, it was all smiles as the cars set off over the starting line at Hyde Park on the mild and dry November morning. Arriving in Brighton at the end of the 60-mile route, the first of the museum's cars to cross the finish line was the 1904 Thornycroft 20hp tourer, driven by Mike Brewer. The remaining museum cars that made it home were a 1902 Albion A1 dogcart, a 1904 Rover 8hp—the oldest known Rover—and a 1904 Wolseley 6hp phaeton, which were driven by museum members and guests. Sadly, the 1899 Wolseley 3.5hp voiturette and the 1901 Wolseley 10hp tonneau were unable to make it to the finish line. The voiturette has participated in the London to Brighton Run 39 times now, so with a bit of attention it is sure to be back to try again next year.

Looking ahead to next year, the museum will be collaborating with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (S.M.M.T.) to offer four apprentices the chance to participate in the 2025 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Places on the run are extremely hard to come by and the museum is keen to use its position to share the history of the industry. Working closely with member companies, the S.M.M.T. acts as the voice of the motor industry, promoting its position to the Government, stakeholders and the media. This partnership between the two organisations will create an opportunity for apprentices to participate in a very special experience. More details will be released at the S.M.M.T. Annual Dinner on November 26th.

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