Photos by Jonathan Sharp
Fat chance you’ll ever get to see Lewis Hamilton’s face while racing, but at Brighton, they do things the old way. Thank goodness and may it last forever. The first set of images below are blow ups; scroll down to see full size images of the car and drivers. Ed.
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Mercedes 1904, Bruce McCaw, up to the challenge.
Autocar 1902, Jiri Horice concentrates on driving.
Darracq 1900, Entrant Tim Summers, Driver Ian Gwynne looks bemused.
Renault 1903, Entrant Mr Peter Watters Westbrook, Driver Michael and Charles Bithell are on an adventure.
Darracq 1903, Mr Michael Ginns and company, disconcerted.
De Dion Bouton 1903 Mr Christopher Atkinson and co-driver, elated.
Gladiator 1902, Geoffrey Grime has an entire crew to keep warm and happy.
Wolseley 1899 entered by the British Motor Museum: No doubt having a great time.
Napier 1900, Entrant Mrs E Thomas. Kathryn Gordon drives the ancient Napier with gusto.
Peugeot 1903, Dr Ken Butcher and friend enjoy the day.
De Dion Bouton 1904, Mr Leon Lazarus attempts to outdrive the fans in the bus.
Speedwell 1904, Mr Tom McWhirter and crew discuss speed traps.
Clement 1903, Entrant Mr Alan Beardshaw, Drivers Christopher and Bennett Beardshaw blithely ignore that old means of transportation. “Get a car!”
Waverley Electric 1901, Entrant Mr Michael Ward, Driver Mr James Healy, Stoic.
Riley 1903, Mr Simon Dedman. “You didn’t tell me it would be like this!”
Full size shots
Mercedes-1904-Bruce McCaw
Autocar 1902, Jiri Horice
Darracq 1900, Tim Summers
Renault 1903, Mr Peter Watters Westbrook, Michael and Charles Bithell
Darracq 1903, Mr Michael Ginns
De-Dion-Bouton 1903, Mr Christopher Atkinson
Gladiator 1902, Geoffrey Grime
Wolseley 1899, British Motor Museum
Napier 1900, Entrant Mrs E Thomas, Driver Kathryn Gordon
Peugeot 1903, Dr Ken Butcher
De Dion Bouton 1904, Mr Leon Lazarus
Speedwell 1904, Mr Tom McWhirter
Clement 1903, Entrant Mr Alan Bear
Waverley Electric 1901, Mr Michael Ward and Mr James Healy
Riley 1903, Mr Simon Dedman