French Polish
The polished metal and woodwork of this 1902 built French Panhard-Levassor make a fine sight as it heads through South Croydon. It's proud driver sporting a deerstalker hat and handlebar moustache.
The 2 cylinder, 7 horse power car was taking part in the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.
The event, which is held on the first Sunday in November, dates back to 1927 and commemorates the Emancipation Run of 1896 which celebrated the new-found freedom of motorists granted by the "repeal of the Red Flag Act".
The speed limit was raised to 14mph and the need for a man carrying a red flag to walk ahead of cars when they were being drive was abolished.
Sadly one of the competitors in this years event was killed after being involved in an accident near Hooley.
French Polish
The polished metal and woodwork of this 1902 built French Panhard-Levassor make a fine sight as it heads through South Croydon. It's proud driver sporting a deerstalker hat and handlebar moustache.
The 2 cylinder, 7 horse power car was taking part in the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.
The event, which is held on the first Sunday in November, dates back to 1927 and commemorates the Emancipation Run of 1896 which celebrated the new-found freedom of motorists granted by the "repeal of the Red Flag Act".
The speed limit was raised to 14mph and the need for a man carrying a red flag to walk ahead of cars when they were being drive was abolished.
Sadly one of the competitors in this years event was killed after being involved in an accident near Hooley.