Vauxhall'S London To Brighton Stalwart Set For 55Th Run In 90 Years

November 3, 2017 by Vauxhall

•Vauxhall's 1904 6HP is one of London to Brighton's best-known entrants and is set for its 55thouting this weekend

•Vauxhall's former MD, Percy Kidner (see pic) entered same car in the very first London to Brighton Run 90 years ago

•Only failed to complete run on two occasions in last 90 years

•One of earliest Vauxhall's in existence; first cars produced in 1903.

•Vauxhall 6HP built in Vauxhall, South London, through which the cars pass this Sunday.

•1-litre engine; two forward gears; tiller steering; 28mph top speed; 38mpg