The RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run will take place on Sunday 1 November, entries for this year’s Run will open in spring 2020

The world’s longest running motoring event commemorates the Emancipation Run of November 1896 which celebrated the passing into law of the Locomotive on the Highway Act. It was this milestone legislation that raised the speed limit for ‘light locomotives’ from 4mph to 14mph and came after the equally antiquated requirement for a man to walk in front of all moving vehicles waving a red flag had also been abolished.

Now, more than 120 years after that very first Run, hundreds of extraordinary pre-1905 vehicles made the historic 60-mile journey from Hyde Park in central London to the seafront in Brighton.

Event Timetable

06:55 08:30
The RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Route – Hyde Park
Hyde Park, London
The RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run begins in Hyde Park. Cars begin to line up along the Serpentine from 6.00am to depart at sunrise. The public are unable to gain access to the paddoc …

08:15 14:00
The RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Route – Crawley
Crawley High Street
Veteran cars travel through Crawley High Street, the halfway checkpoint, from 8.15am. It is mandatory for all veteran cars to stop to have their route time card stamped which makes the High Street a g …

08:15 14:00
Participants’ Halfway Stop
Honda Gatwick
The halfway stop at Honda Gatwick provides a welcome refreshment break at the official halfway stop for all participants.

09:55 16:30
The RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Participants’ Hospitality
Madeira Drive, Brighton
RM Sotheby’s are delighted to provide the participants’ finish line hospitality at Madeira Drive. Participants can enjoy this hospitality whilst relaxing and celebrating with fellow participants that …

09:55 16:30
The RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Route – Brighton: Madeira Drive
Madeira Drive, Brighton
Madeira Drive is the final stop and finish line for all the veteran cars, cycles and motorcycles. The cars begin to arrive from 9.55am with the slower vehicles arriving as late as 4.30pm. Public toile …

18:45 23:00
81st VCC Annual Dinner
The Grand Hotel, 97-99 King’s Road, Brighton, BN1 2FW
The Veteran Car Club of Great Britain (VCC), supported by The Royal Automobile Club is pleased to present the 81st VCC Annual Dinner. The event, at the Grand Hotel on Brighton seafront, begins with a …

ALWAYS BIGGER. ALWAYS BETTER.
History, tradition, culture, but above all elegance are among the winning ingredients of Milano AutoClassica. The Show offers a large exhibition of cars for all tastes and of all eras, from the most iconic classics to the most sought-after Youngtimers, to the unique cars that will make tomorrow’s history, on sale from the most important names in the business. An attentive quantitative and qualitative selection of vintage cars works to the advantage of the elegance that has always made Milano AutoClassica stand out at international level.
Milano AutoClassica is also a large market fair with the perfect deal for every visitor, especially for those who are approaching classic cars for the first time thanks to a varied and accessible range.
Rich and vast choice of spare parts and vintage accessories, original spare parts, car models, manuals, publications and specialist publishers.
Milano AutoClassica is also an elegant style showcase to preview new models of car manufacturers. An exhibition which is aimed at enhancing the historic memory of the car brands present with the heritage of their most representative models alongside the most modern, joining under one roof an increasing number of collectors and engine enthusiasts, as well as users in search of the latest model to replace their car. A successful fusion between past, present and future, warmed by the shared passion for the motorcar culture, beauty, the exclusive and the strong emotions it is able to arouse.

CLASSIC CARS, YOUNGTIMERS AND INSTANT CLASSICS
A large car exhibition for all tastes and from all eras, from the most iconic classics to the most sought-after Youngtimers to one-off pieces that will make tomorrow’s history, on sale from the most important names in the business.

THE LARGEST ITALIAN SHOW FOR CARS SOLD DIRECTLY BY PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS
The perfect deal for every visitor, including those who are approaching classic cars for the first time, thanks to a vast, varied and accessible range.

EXTENSIVE SPARE PARTS AND CAR ACCESSORIES MARKET
Even richer and larger, where you can find something unique to purchase thanks to a vast selection of spare parts and vintage accessories, original spare parts, car models, manuals, publications and specialist publications.

MUSEUMS AND CAR MANUFACTURERS
In a unique and exclusive context, all car enthusiasts can personally admire classic cars– some are rare exhibits – contemporary cars and market previews.

WANNENES AUCTION
Absolute novelty of this edition of Milano AutoClassica and genuine treat for collectors will be the auction organised by Wannenes in which an

exceptional selection of vintage and collectors’ cars and motorcycles will go under the hammer.

CLUBS AND REGISTERS, THE HEART OF THE SHOW
Meeting point for all enthusiasts, it is an opportunity to get together, compare and share personal experiences. The ideal environment for receiving valuable advice before taking on restoration work or a purchase, and information on certifications and joining registers.

MEETING POINT FOR ACI STORICO
Seat of different meetings (conferences, seminars and presentations of industry books), this area for ACI Storico will offer a full calendar of events in the hospitality centre set up in the heart of Milano AutoClassica. In the lounge of MilanoAutoClassica the debate will be passionately animated thanks to the offer of dream vintage cars to take home and park in one’s garage.