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Professionally run, and now in its 20th year, the run is a memorable day out for classic car owners who enjoy driving their cars on country roads at their own pace.
A new start for 2008 is the futuristic Mercedes-Benz World Museum at Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey. Easily accessible from the M25, M4 & A3, the stunning building is built next to the old Brooklands circuit, and displays some of Mercedes landmark models, including the Benz Patent Motorwagen of 1886.
With a fully detailed and easy to read “tulip” style route book, entrants drive at their own pace through picturesque villages and along unspoilt minor roads to the official stopping point, Bateman's, the home of Rudyard Kipling for over 30 years. The 17th Century house, set in the Sussex Weald, is much as Kipling left it, and his Rolls Royce is also on display. After a relaxing break, perhaps a picnic or lunch in the restaurant, entrants continue their scenic route to Brighton.
A different route each year gives you the chance to explore some of southern
England‘s finest scenery with other enthusiasts. Greeted by our commentator and
up to 20,000 spectators, the hundreds of cars make a wonderful display on Brighton‘s famous seafront road, Madeira Drive, where the atmosphere is really
buzzing.
THE FIRST LONDON ~ BRIGHTON CLASSIC CAR RUN took place 20 years ago. The Run,
for pre-1983 cars, is a touring assembly for enthusiasts from all over the
United Kingdom and Western Europe. Greenwood Exhibitions have been organising
classic motoring events for the last 20 years, including outdoor events at
stately homes including Knebworth on August Bank Holiday weekend. The London ~ Brighton Classic Car Run takes place on Sunday
8th June 2008.
This
professionally run event provides a memorable day out for all classic car owners
who enjoy driving their vehicles, plus the chance to take part in one of the
most impressive displays of vehicles in the unique setting of the renowned
Madeira Drive on the sea front at Brighton.
If you are looking for a special gift to commemorate the London ~ Brighton Classic Car Run then we have embroidered baseball caps, polo shirts and fleeces; dressed teddy bears; printed pens and keyrings; and also solid brass plaques. See below to download our special order form which can be posted or faxed back to us.
If you haven't already got it,
download
Adobe Reader for free, then click on any of the links above to download and/or print the document. If you wish to enter the run, please print the Entry Form and post to our
office with your payment details or cheque. Thank you.
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The 20th run starts from Mercedes-Benz World Museum, Brooklands, Surrey, easily reached from the M25, M3 & A3. Cars gather outside the entrance to this futuristic building, where they are ceremoniously waved off with the Union Jack. The museum displays old and modern Mercedes and the whole building, complete with modern facilities, will be open for you to explore before being starting the run. We have appointed a photographer and copies will be available to order. For those wishing to enjoy a leisurely weekend we have reserved rooms at a nearby hotel (limited numbers). Please tick on Application Form for hotel booking form.
A new route is devised each year giving entrants the chance to discover the beautiful villages and unfamiliar picturesque country roads in this delightful area of Southern England.
Our official stopping point en route is Bateman's, a beautiful 17th century house in the richly wooded landscape of the Sussex Weald was Rudyard Kipling’s home from 1902 to 1936 and is much as Kipling left it. His Rolls-Royce is also on display. Wander through the delightful Rose Garden with its pond and statues and discover the Wild garden, which leads to the watermill. After a relaxing break, perhaps a picnic or lunch in the licensed tearoom, entrants continue their scenic route to the finish.
Arriving in Brighton from midday onwards the participating vehicles make up a spectacular display on the picturesque seafront road Madeira Drive, which is closed to non-event traffic for the day. They are joined on Madeira Drive by the Kit & Sports Car run who have reached Brighton by their own different route. Autojumblers & Traders set up their stands underneath the arches and a top motoring journalist provides an entertaining & informative commentary for the participants and up to 20,000 spectators.
Entrants take part from all over the UK & Western Europe either on an individual or group basis. Discounts are available for group bookings of 6 or more – book 5 vehicles and get one free entry. (All group entry forms must be received together). A tremendous variety of classics of all marques, ages & condition take part from the very rare to the more familiar including American vehicles, etc. (Please note some roads on the route may be unsuitable for very wide vehicles). All cars are welcome provided they were registered before 31st December 1983. Sports cars registered after this date may take part in the Kit & Sports Car Run – please apply for a separate entry form. The entry fee for all vehicles is £77.
The entry fee includes:-
Entry to Mercedes-Benz World & Bateman's
for the driver & navigator. Extra passenger tickets should be purchased in
advance for Bateman's
– please see the
entry form.
All entrants receive:~
Plus the experience of taking part in one of the most impressive displays of classic cars in this country!
Hotels
have been reserved for the start and finish. Early booking essential.
At the combined finish of the London to Brighton Classic Car Run and the London to Brighton Kit & Sports Car Run, autojumble, trade and craft sites are available under cover, underneath the arches adjacent to the display of participating vehicles. Sites measure 5m frontage and 3m depth (15ft x 8ft) no space for vehicles - cost for Autojumblers is £20 per plot inc VAT (£15 pre-booked) and for Trade, Craft & General is £40 per plot inc VAT (£30 pre-booked).
Trade and Autojumble includes ONE vehicle pass and allows entry for TWO people in that vehicle, all other people entering the site will be charged the normal entry fee. Setting up times Sunday morning ONLY from 08.00hrs to 10.00hrs.
Click to Pre-book Autojumble, Trade, General & Craft sites or alternatively you can pay on the day if you prefer.
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| "One of the best so far....and always a great place to Finish" Mr T Roffe - Participant No 17 "The route book was excellent, easy to follow and accurate. A very enjoyable
day, although I have done it six times I shall make it a top priority in my
diary" "Well managed and efficient Start Point with interesting and scenic route"
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"Good atmosphere, well planned routes and wonderful countryside, classic
Finish point" Mr A Vinall - Participant No 30 "Enjoyable, scenic and peaceful" "Only one word to say, Fantastic" Click here for "Brighton Rock", an eloquent account of the Run held in June 2000.
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