Maybe we should bring back the flag man...
PH Sunday Service at BMW this weekend
, how about a trip to the seaside? PHer Stuart will be taking part in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, the world's longest running motoring event.
He'll be driving one of over 500 cars taking part in this annual bash which commemorates the end of the rule (in 1896) which required motorists to have a flag man preceding their vehicle, and which raised the speed limit from 4 to 14mph.
Team PH will be piloting car number 127, a 1901 Wolseley 10 hp Tonneau belonging to the Heritage Motor Centre. It has two cylinders, a maximum speed of 20mph and braking abilities which might be considered insufficient on a push bike, let alone four-up on over a tonne of iron, brass and cart wheels. Sounds like fun...
The route, which leaves from Hyde Park at sun rise, takes in some terrific countryside and spectators are welcome all along the route. The cars will arrive at Brighton's Madeira Drive from around 10:30am through to 4:30pm. For more details click here.
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