Lorraine Dietrich B3-6

1926 Bugatti Type 37 GP, and the Brooklands Watch Company’s ‘Little Car Company’ baby Bugatti Type 35. The Type 37 was originally owned by Mr Smith, the chief engineer at Lever Brothers who, during the 1930s, carried out a very well-engineered conversion of the engine to twin magneto ignition.

Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp

August 13, 2023. Popped up to Brooklands in Surrey last Sunday for Brooklands French Car Day. I think it was a new event, it was certainly new to me. So said the website, ” French legends from our Collection will be on display around the Motoring Village, from all-conquering Bugattis to veteran Peugeots, Malcolm Campbell’s Lorraine Dietrich ‘Vieux Charles III’ to the British Grand Prix winning Delage; you will be able to get close to these amazing machines.”

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Bizzarrini, arriving.

Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp

The journey to Hampton Court for the Concours of Elegance (September 2-4, 2021) had been going so well; the M25 was running freely, I was on course to arrive early, and then, a loud bang followed by a very loud flapping sound! Once onto the hard shoulder I discovered that the expensive Italian brand tyre on the right rear decided to shred part of its tread, luckily without deflating. The shoulder of the M25 is not a good place to change a tyre. I called for professional help, and I raise my hat to the breakdown service chap who changed it for me as cars and lorries thundered by at 70 mph. Finally, two and a half hours later (don’t ask) I made it into the event.

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A French Day at Brooklands P1

Hampton Court Concours of Elegance September 2-4