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  • Sarah Tunnicliffe, her daughter Sabrina and Sabrina’s siblings William and Caroline are the second and third generation of what might be viewed as a London to Brighton dynasty, and one in which lady drivers have played an equal role since the beginning. And there’s a fourth generation waiting in the wings.

  • Exciting new free-to-attend, car-themed street show launched by the Royal Automobile Club in central London – and families are very welcome.
  • As the Veteran Car Run prepares to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Ladies Automobile Club, we talk to a number of ladies who take part in the Run from the driving seat. Often it’s something that’s passed down their family, as in the case of Sarah Lee (nee Brooks), the daughter of the internationally renowned auctioneer and tremendous enthusiast for and supporter of the Run, the late Robert Brooks, who made her maiden drive on the Run in 2023.
  • When the participants on the Veteran Car Run arrive in Brighton and line up in front of those ornate arches, it's fascinating to think of the crowds who gathered above those same arches to witness the first-ever Brighton Speed Trials in 1905 - and what they would think of it all today... 

  • We are very excited to announce the first items in this year’s event memorabilia collection, exclusively designed for the Veteran Car Run and capturing our 120th anniversary of the Ladies’ Automobile Club theme for 2024. The range includes posters, postcards and hats, with lots more on the drawing board and still to come.
  • Sunshine and blue skies greet participants on the Royal Automobile Club’s annual curtain-raiser for the RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.
  • Royal Automobile Club hosts perfect July warm-up for this year’s iconic RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run .
  • If you’re unlucky enough to have your car stolen or damaged beyond repair in an accident, the value of your car will determine how much your insurer will pay. Lockton Performance’s informative article details why having an agreed valuation is so important.
  • Become an Associate Member of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain before 1 September and you could win a ride on the Run.
  • Legendary Italian racer enters 2024 RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run to mark Fiat’s 125th birthday.
  • Renowned motoring artist Anna-Louise Felstead MA (RCA) commissioned to mark major milestone.
  • Michael Edwards details the history of his major new three volume work: De Dion Bouton, The Veteran Years, 1899-1904.
  • Eagle-eyed participants on the Veteran Car Run might have spotted a new face amongst the officials and marshals at the Hyde Park start in 2023. Deborah (‘Debs’) Brereton joined the organising team as Chief Marshal last year, bringing with her 20 years’ experience of event management in the classic car and supercar field.
  • 120 years on, the RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run will celebrate The Ladies’ Automobile Club.
  • Thursday 18 July 2024 confirmed for the curtain-raiser to the annual RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
  • Blue skies, huge crowds and Genevieve film stars make this year’s sun-drenched Veteran Car Run one to remember.  
  • Beautifully restored 1897 Daimler wagonette takes top accolade among eight worthy veteran car prize-winners
  • Film stars top the bill of the world’s longest-running motoring spectacle 
  • Free-to-attend showcase event previewing the famous RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Run.
  • The first in a series of columns from Lockton looks at how criminals are able to steal luxury cars in spite of the vehicles' security systems.

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