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[Greenthorn]

I thought some of you would like this autumnal shot, taken this morning of the London to Brighton veteran car run. This year is the 125th anniversary!

[CDPO16]

Many thanks for that Greenthorn, I enjoyed seeing those two taking part. Brought back memories of the film Genevieve too, made the year I was born so not actually watched that year!

[Patk1]

Thanx for this.goood 2 see the old cars xxx

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

What a wonderful photo thank you for sharing have a good day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[sassy59]

What a wonderful sight Greenthorn. Pete and I used to go to Brighton and watch the old cars come in. Great memories. Xxx

[Greenthorn in reply to sassy59]

For 25 years I played the church organ at HMP Brixton. So on the 1st Sunday of November I would cycle to the prison and have to cross this traffic on Brixton Hill. Bar one Sunday, the weather was always sunny, crisp and with a nip in the air. This picture was taken from Streatham Common.

[sassy59 in reply to Greenthorn]

Thank you. Good to see xxx

[Katinka46]

Thank you. Lovely photo. Kx

[RoadRunner44]

Thanks for posting the photo. I used to enjoy going with my husband to see the old classic cars when they were invited to be part of a festival or fund raising event.

[Alberta56]

That's gorgeous- love the autumn leaves on the grass. Was Genevieve there this year?

[Greenthorn in reply to Alberta56]

There you go.

Polished up and ready to chug. She was number 270 to start in today's run.

[Greenthorn in reply to Alberta56]

Tally ho.

And from yesteryear.

[Blackbird8]

Amazing thanks for sharing .. the film Geniveve springs to mind ❤

[Greenthorn in reply to Blackbird8]

Yep, I've shown pictures under Alberta56' s response.

[vittorio]

Wow ! , - I was surprised this wonderful event is still taking place ! .,,,I recently bought a dvd copy of the famous film = " Genevieve" - 1953 sadly all the Stars have now " Moved on " , which celebrated this marvelous event ... - carry on ! ...😀

[Greenthorn in reply to vittorio]

Sunday's run was the 150th anniversary!

[Hidden]

Lovely picture 😊.

[Cloudancer]

Amazing photo.Made my day ,thank you so much for posting.

[HollyBoyd]

Thank you for posting this lovely photo. Loved the film Geneviev xxx

[Greenthorn in reply to HollyBoyd]

Good old fashioned entertainment!

[watergazer]

How lovely to see this famous run pass by. X

[Nicholatracy]

Thank you, I didn’t realize this was still going on 🐞

[Greenthorn in reply to Nicholatracy]

The 150th anniversary!

[Caspiana]

I have only seen these in pictures, they must be interesting to see in real life, albeit a bit cold to ride in. 🤔 Thank you for sharing David. xx ,👋🙂

[Greenthorn in reply to Caspiana]

See my reply to Sassy 59.Brixton Hill and Streatham High Road is/was a great place to view these old cars chugging along. I remember when the public would dress in Victorian or Edwardian costume to wave as the cars went by. The drivers and their passengers wrapped in woollen or cashmere blankets' waving back at the crowds on the pavements. Incidentally Cas, this photo was taken by the female vicar of the church where I play once a month. The church tower can be seen in the photo, opposite Streatham Common. I thought I'd share the photo on HU.

[Greenthorn in reply to Greenthorn]

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I took this one by mistake ! Like you were there!

[Caspiana in reply to Greenthorn]

Hahaha. I was a bit taken aback. Time traveling is a thing. xx 😅😂

[Greenthorn in reply to Caspiana]

I'd taken a screenshot of the photo, not realising your face was still on my screen! But there is a nice symmetry beteeen your face and the two vintage cars.😀

[CaptainPugwash]

Lovely Pic Great Vintage Cars Take Care Keep Sake 🖤🖤

[Greenthorn in reply to CaptainPugwash]

If only a spot of oiling, polish, and petrol could replenish bodily parts haha.