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Stirling Moss will be flagging off the run this year!
Professionally run, and now in its 21st year, the run is a memorable day out for classic car owners who enjoy driving their cars on country roads at their own pace.
The start for 2009 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, Bluebell Railway. Enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere at the first preserved standard gauge passenger line in the world. This railway has an unrivalled collection of steam locomotives (30 trains and 100 carriages) making it an ideal break to buy lunch, visit the museum or go on a short steam train journey.
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 21 years ago. The Run,
for pre-1984 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 21 years, including outdoor events at
stately homes including Knebworth on August Bank Holiday weekend. The London ~ Brighton Classic Car Run takes place on Sunday
7th June 2009.
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.
Why not order one of our collectable limited edition 21st Anniversary London to Brighton Classic Car Run embroidered baseball caps, polo shirts or fleeces in royal blue. Due to the specially designed 21st Anniversary logo we would advise you to book these in advance as they are unlikely to be sold on the day. Also available are our popular dressed teddy bears, keyrings and brasses. These can either be ordered on your run application form or sent separately on our special order form and faxed or posted back to us.
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The 21st Anniversary run starts from Mercedes-Benz World Museum, Brooklands, Surrey, easily reached from the M25, M3 & A3. Cars park on the track, where they are ceremoniously waved off with the Union Jack by Sir Stirling Moss. The museum displays old and modern Mercedes will be open for you to explore before 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 where Sir Stirling Moss will be joining us for dinner (limited numbers) . A hotel at the Brighton finish has also been reserved. Please tick on Application Form for hotel booking forms.
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.
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, Uckfield, East Sussex. Sheffield Park Station is the headquarters of the Bluebell Railway with its unrivalled collection of steam locomotives. In August 1960 the Bluebell became the first preserved railway. Run participants can enjoy a walk around the engine sheds bringing you to close quarters with the engines at rest, awaiting restoration or their next turn of duty. You can visit the small museum, a treasure trove of those little bits and pieces that were once commonplace on a train journey; or sample the experience of a steam train by taking a 15-minute ride. Full catering facilities are available on site at the real ale bar, The Bessemer Arms, featuring appetising home-made food.
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. All cars are welcome provided they were registered before 31st December 1984. 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 £79.00.
The entry fee includes:-
Entry to Mercedes-Benz World & Bluebell Railway for the driver & navigator.
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. 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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Last revised 27 March, 2009