Historic Masters, Brands Hatch, 2018 Mt first real attempt at video with my new camera. It’s not as good as I hoped, and I hope for better the next time. Not to mention my first attempt at a
Historic Masters, Brands Hatch, 2018
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018
There’s something rather special about the Goodwood Festival of Speed. People are ready to talk to you, like the father and daughter on the Land Rover stand. The young woman’s enthusiasm for the BRM was contagious. People apologised if they
Peg, the Redoubtable
Peg and the 1914 French Grand Prix Winning Mercedes It is one of life’s joys: finding someone who is a bit special. There she was, this woman in latish middle age, just like you’d see in a library, awaiting Jeffrey
BBWF
The fabulous BBWF of 2017. As you can see, there was a massive turnout, with owners obviously taking a great deal of time to prepare their cars for the show. Thanks guys. If anyone would like a copy of any
Double 12, Brooklands
2018 was my first Double 12 and I regret not going in the past. There was a varied selection of vehicles, many that I did not recognise. One thing that struck me was that the owners and competitors were a
Silverstone Classic
2017 Another great, if a bit windy and cold, day at Silvestone Classic. The people who maintain, polish and repair the cars get few accolades but they are the ones grafting all weekend. I not saying the drivers just pose
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
The greatest free car show in the world. The first run was in 1896 as the Emancipation Run following the Locomotives and Highways Act of that year which increased the speed limit to 14 mph in the country. It was
Historic Transport, Amberley
It was my first visit to the Historic Transport Gathering at Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre in October, but it won’t be my last. There was a range of vehicles, including cars from a Benz of 1898 to those of
Morgans at Brooklands
Brooklands, at least what is left of it, was well worth the £11 entry fee (now £13.50) even when there’s no event on. For something like the Morgan Day, 1 October 2017, it was something of a bargain. Park in
Caterham Weekend
Caterham weekend 4 June The 270R drivers were impressive in the quality of their driving . . . It was an entertaining race with some exciting close action.