FROM THE CLUB
FROM RM SOTHEBY ’ S
WELCOME
WELCOME
Ben Cussons , Chairman of the Royal Automobile Club .
FROM THE CLUB
It is my great privilege to welcome you all to the world ’ s oldest and longest-running motoring event , the RM Sotheby ’ s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run . In the Run ’ s 127th-year , we are reminded of the enduring spirit of the veteran car community , which demonstrates everything the Run represents . Come rain or shine , we ’ re going to do it !
2023 marks 70 years of the film Genevieve , which follows two couples participating in the London to Brighton in a Darracq – the titular Genevieve – and a Spyker . Thanks to the Louwman Museum in the Netherlands we are delighted to welcome both cars on the Run this year . Exactly as they appeared in the film , they will be a glorious and evocative sight to look out for on the road .
I would like to thank all of our participants and our event partners , especially our title partner RM Sotheby ’ s . Their support , alongside that of our volunteers , is what allows this event to thrive , which it will for years to come .
Thank you all for your immense support of the Run , and I look forward to seeing you at the finish line for refreshments and anecdotes .
Ben Cussons Chairman , The Royal Automobile Club
FROM RM SOTHEBY ’ S
It ’ s scarcely believable that another year has passed since I penned the introduction for the 2022 event , but here we are on another fantastic RM Sotheby ’ s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run .
I had the privilege of completing last year ’ s event with HRH Prince Michael of Kent , whose determination to finish regardless of the relentless rain I very much admired . Above all , last year proved that veteran car owners and enthusiasts are a hardy community . Let ’ s hope for better weather this year so we can all spend a more relaxed time together on Madeira Drive .
With the passing of another year , RM Sotheby ’ s can reflect on a remarkable twelve months in which we ’ ve seen some of the world ’ s finest cars pass through our hands . Our Le Mans Centenary sale was the fulfilment of many months ’ hard work and planning with the ACO – and we were privileged to celebrate one of the world ’ s oldest motoring events , although not quite as long-standing as the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run !
Peter Wallman Chairman , UK and EMEA , RM Sotheby ’ s
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