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THE FIRST LONDON ~ BRIGHTON KIT CAR RUN in 2001 attracted over 200 kit, replica and sports cars from across the UK, and is now an established highlight in the kit car calendar.
Organised by Greenwood Exhibitions, who have been running the London ~ Brighton Classic Car Run for the past 22 years, the event is a memorable day out, ending on Madeira Drive, Brighton’s famous seafront road, which is closed to non-run traffic.
The run is a touring assembly attracting cars from all over the UK. With a fully detailed “tulip” style road book, entrants drive at their own pace through picturesque villages and along unspoilt country roads to the official stopping point, Bluebell Railway. Enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere at the first preserved standard gauge passenger line in the world. This railway has an unrivalled collection of steam locomotives (30 trains and 100 carriages) making it an ideal break to buy lunch, visit the museum or go on a short steam train journey.
After a relaxing break, perhaps a picnic or lunch in the restaurant, entrants continue their scenic route to Brighton. A different route every year gives drivers the chance to explore some of Southern England's finest scenery at their own pace with fellow enthusiasts.
Greeted by our commentator and up to 20,000 spectators, the run joins the Classic Run, who have been on a different route, on Brighton’s famous seafront road, Madeira Drive, where the atmosphere is electric.
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Why not order one of our collectable limited edition London to Brighton Classic Car Run embroidered baseball caps, polo shirts or fleeces in royal blue. Due to the specially designed logo we would advise you to book these in advance as they are unlikely to be sold on the day. Also available are our popular dressed teddy bears, keyrings and brasses. These can either be ordered on your run application form or sent separately on our special order form and faxed or posted back to us.
The 10th run starts from Mercedes-Benz World Museum, Brooklands, Surrey, easily reached from the M25, M3 & A3. Cars park on the track, where they are ceremoniously waved off with the Union Jack by Sir Stirling Moss. The museum displays old and modern Mercedes will be open for you to explore before starting the run. We have appointed a photographer and copies will be available to order. For those wishing to enjoy a leisurely weekend we have reserved rooms at a nearby hotel (limited numbers). A hotel at the Brighton finish has also been reserved. Please tick on Application Form for hotel booking forms.
A new route is devised every year giving entrants the chance to discover the beautiful villages and unfamiliar picturesque country roads in this delightful area of Southern England.
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, Uckfield, East Sussex. Sheffield Park Station is the headquarters of the Bluebell Railway with its unrivalled collection of steam locomotives. In August 1960 the Bluebell became the first preserved railway. Run participants can enjoy a walk around the engine sheds bringing you to close quarters with the engines at rest, awaiting restoration or their next turn of duty. You can visit the small museum, a treasure trove of those little bits and pieces that were once commonplace on a train journey; or sample the experience of a steam train by taking a 15-minute ride. Full catering facilities are available on site at the real ale bar, The Bessemer Arms, featuring appetising home-made food.
The FinishArriving in Brighton from midday onwards the participating cars make a spectacular display on the picturesque seafront road Madeira Drive, which is closed to non- event traffic for the day. They are joined on Madeira Drive by the Classic Car Run who have reached Brighton by their own different route. Traders set up their stands underneath the arches and a top motoring journalist provides an entertaining & informative commentary for the participants & around 20,000 spectators.
Entrants take part from all over the UK & Western Europe either on an individual or group basis. Discounts are available for group bookings of 6 or more – book 5 vehicles and get one free entry. (All group entry forms must be received together). A tremendous variety of cars of all marques, ages & condition take part from the very rare to the more familiar. All kit, replica, specialist and post 1985 sports cars are eligible.
The entry fee for all vehicles is £85. The entry fee includes entry to the stopping points for the driver & navigator only. Extra passenger tickets should be purchased in advance – please see the Booking Form. Memorabilia is available to order on the booking form.
All entrants receive:
Plus the experience of taking part in one of the most impressive displays of classic and kit cars in the country!
Hotel Packages have been arranged at the start and finish. (Limited availability).
At the combined finish of the London to Brighton Classic Car Run and the London to Brighton Kit & Sports Car Run, autojumble, trade and craft sites are available under cover, underneath the arches adjacent to the display of participating vehicles. Sites measure 5m frontage and 3m depth (15ft x 8ft) no space for vehicles - cost for Autojumblers is £20 per plot inc VAT (£15 pre-booked) and for Trade, Craft & General is £40 per plot inc VAT (£30 pre-booked).
Trade and Autojumble includes ONE vehicle pass and allows entry for TWO people in that vehicle, all other people entering the site will be charged the normal entry fee. Setting up times Sunday morning ONLY from 08.00hrs to 10.00hrs.
Click to Pre-book Autojumble, Trade, General & Craft sites or alternatively you can pay on the day if you prefer.
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Exhibitions 2010.
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Last revised 01 March, 2010