The London to Brighton veteran car run

Images from this year's run, which saw more than 500 antique cars make the journey from Hyde Park to Madeira Drive.
  
  


The start of the car rally
Vehicles prepare to leave from the starting point in Hyde Park. Photograph: David Levene/freelance
cars waiting in Hyde Park
Drivers get ready to set off for Brighton. Photograph: David Levene/freelance
More cars awaiting the start of the race
A dog gets the best seat in the front of a 1902 Renault. Photograph: David Levene/freelance
A woman in a tricar
All dressed up and nowhere to go: a woman waits for someone to tow her tricar. Photograph: David Levene/freelance
Drivers in matching hats
Matching red hats ensure protection against the wind for the two drivers of a Stanley steam car dating from 1903. Photograph: David Levene/freelancer
Two cars sets off on the race
"Quick, put your foot down, he's getting away." Drivers get competitive as the race begins. Photograph: David Levene/freelancer
A car crosses Westminster Bridge
Particpants wave as they cross Westminster Bridge. Photograph: Daniel Berehulak/Getty
A car breaks down
Participants call out the RAC to help start a car after a breakdown on Westminster Bridge. Photograph: Daniel Berehulak/Getty
People dressed up as Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy lookalikes join in the fun. Photograph: Nick Rain/EPA
a fast car
A car whizzes past at top speed. Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP
A yellow car arrives at the finish
A vintage car, more than 100 years old, drives towards the finish line in Brighton. Photograph: Nick Rain/EPA
More cars awaiting the start of the race
The first vintage car to arrive drives towards the finishing line in Brighton. Photograph: Nick Rain/EPA
 

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