Hundreds of veteran cars complete London to Brighton run

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More than 400 vintage vehicles completed the annual RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run on Sunday, finishing on Brighton's Madeira Drive.

Hundreds of veteran vehicles completed the annual RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run on Sunday, with participants gathering at Hyde Park at 7am before making the journey to the south coast. More than 400 drivers finished on Brighton's Madeira Drive, where crowds of enthusiasts gathered under grey skies to greet them. Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason was among the drivers, taking his 1901 Panhard et Levassor to Brighton.

Spectators praised the event's atmosphere. A couple from Seaford who try to attend every year said it was 'a great feeling of nostalgia' and appreciated that 'old traditions are still kept alive'. One participant attending for the first time to support a friend driving a 1902 Mors called it 'very exciting'. Brighton and Hove Mayor Councillor Theresa Fowler welcomed the drivers to the seafront.

At the finish, drivers shared their experiences with spectators. One described the run as 'good' and was grateful the weather stayed dry, whilst another said the journey had gone smoothly. The run commemorates the 1896 Emancipation Run, which celebrated the removal of restrictions including a four-mile-per-hour speed limit and the requirement for someone to walk ahead of a vehicle.

Hundreds of veteran cars complete London to Brighton run — Image: The Argus

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London to Brighton Veteran Car Run arrives on seafrontHundreds of veteran vehicles brought motoring history roaring back to Brighton as they completed the annual run from London to the south coast.The Argus · 1 Nov, 17:07
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2026: Stunning cars in pictures as they pass through CrawleyThe annual RM Sotherby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run took place today (Sunday, November 1).Sussex Express · 1 Nov, 10:25

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