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bananam
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london brighton race present

#1 Post by bananam »

Hi, my Dad is going to be 70 this year and I was wondering whether it might be possible for him to have a seat in one of the cars that are driving the london-brighton race. We spent many hours as children watching the cars go past/ breakdown at the Bolney flyover so it would be great if we could arrange this for him. If anyone can help I would be very grateful.
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#2 Post by Mrotwoman »

I doubt anyone on this forum owns one of the participating 'veteran' cars involved,but you never know,good luck.
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#3 Post by Luxobarge »

Mrotwoman wrote:I doubt anyone on this forum owns one of the participating 'veteran' cars involved,but you never know,good luck.
No, but I know a man who does!

The chairman of the Surrey Vintage Vehicle Society is a good friend (and I'm a member) and may well be able to help.

Contact him at vintman@svvs.org - you can say that Rick suggested you contact him.

His name is Bozi Mohacek.

I can't promise that he can help, but he may be able to do so, particularly if you're in a position to contribute something to the owner of whatever vehicle you end up with.

Hope this helps :D
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#4 Post by bananam »

Thank you very much for your help. I will get in contact with him!
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#5 Post by TriumphDriver »

Mrotwoman wrote:I doubt anyone on this forum owns one of the participating 'veteran' cars involved,but you never know,good luck.
Can't we just call our cars "Future Veterans" and then we'll be eligible? :lol:
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#6 Post by TerryG »

Don't start that one again or a user that likes Porsches and Morris Minors will appear to explain what is and isn't allowed in to the club!
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#7 Post by Seth »

Its not a race by the way. Never has been. That'd be illegal on the public highway ;)
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#8 Post by Grumpy Northener »

Failing Luxo's excellent contact you can always try - The Veteran Car Club of Great Britain and if all else fails Bonhams hold a veteran auction on the Saturday and there tends to be a few seats for the run available for auction (talk about last minute though - the run is the following day) - to be fair to the owners, they normally donate any money made from this to charity. Last time I looked I think £100 - £150 was the going rate.
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#9 Post by rich. »

there was talk of a pc london brighton run. might be an idea? who wants to be in an old draughty banger when you could be riding in a lovely classic :D

http://www.practicallyclassics.co.uk/vi ... ?f=3&t=964
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#10 Post by Grumpy Northener »

Rich wrote:
there was talk of a pc london brighton run. might be an idea? who wants to be in an old draughty banger when you could be riding in a lovely classic
There is talk and a bit more - presently looking at clashing dates etc and will list suitable dates soon and see what suits the majority - probably September looks favorite - this will not be an official PC run has the mag has not really shown any interest (what a great marketing opportunity they are missing and would cost them nothing - unlike the pitches at the major events they attend) - Anyhow nothing to stop it from being the 'Official Practically Classics Forum - London to Brighton run'
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