Veteran Car Collection

Morgan and Crouch cars on the start line of a motor race, Brooklands, 1914. Artist: Bill Brunell
Morgan and Crouch cars on the start line of a motor race, Brooklands, 1914. Morgan Event Entry No: 3. Background Crouch Event Entry No: 1. Place: Brooklands. Date: 1914

The Skid, illustration from the magazine Le De Dion-Bouton, 1909. De Dion-Bouton was a French automobile manufacturer operating from 1883 to 1932

1899 Daimler with Lord Montagu and Prince Charles (1970)

Locomobile of American racing driver Joe Tracy, Gordon Bennett Cup, Auvergne, France
Locomobile of American racing driver Joe Tracy competing in the Gordon Bennett Cup, Auvergne, France, 1905. Tracy failed to finish the race

1904 Ribble 8hp tricar. Creator: Unknown
1904 Ribble 8hp tricar

1900 Brasier, Place de la Concorde, Paris. Creator: Unknown
1900 Brasier, Place de la Concorde, Paris

1902 Gladiator Tonneau. Creator: Unknown
1902 Gladiator Tonneau

Wolseley at the start of the Gordon Bennett eliminating trials, Isle of Man, 1905

1901 De Dion Bouton Quadricycles. Creator: Unknown
1901 De Dion Bouton Quadricycles

Turcat Mery driven by Henri Rougier at the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup, Homburg, Germany. Rougier finished the race in third place

Finish of the Thousand Mile trial in Whitehall, London, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Finish of the Thousand Mile trial in Whitehall, London, 1900

Richard Brasier of French racing driver Leon Thery, winner of the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup

1898 Gobron Brillie. Creator: Unknown
1898 Gobron Brillie

1901 Boyer coupe. Creator: Unknown
1901 Boyer coupe

Claude Johnson behind the wheel of a 1905 Rolls-Royce 20hp. Creator: Unknown
Claude Johnson behind the wheel of a 1905 Rolls-Royce 20hp

1901 New Orleans car under repair. Creator: Unknown
1901 New Orleans car under repair

Richard Brasier of Leon Thery, winner of the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup, Homburg, Germany
Richard Brasier of French racing driver Leon Thery, winner of the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup, Homburg, Germany

1903 Mors Pullman owned by the Marquis of Anglesey. Creator: Unknown
1903 Mors Pullman owned by the Marquis of Anglesey

1900 Oppermann electric dog cart. Creator: Unknown
1900 Oppermann electric dog cart

Herbert Austin behind the wheel of a Wolseley, Gordon Bennett Cup eliminating trials, 1904. Also pictured are Campbell Muir and Bianchi

1897 Headland electric dog cart. Creator: Unknown
1897 Headland electric dog cart

1898 Headland electric carriage at start of Automobile Club of Great Britain 1st Easter Tour, 7th April 1898

1901 De Dion Bouton voiturette vis a vis. Creator: Unknown
1901 De Dion Bouton voiturette vis a vis

1903 Mercedes 18-22 tonneau. Creator: Unknown
1903 Mercedes 18-22 tonneau

French racing driver Arthur Durays De Dietrich, Gordon Bennett Cup, Auvergne, France, 1905. Duray finished the race in sixth place

1899 Vallee Slipper. Creator: Unknown
1899 Vallee Slipper

Benz 15hp entered by Eugen Benz for the Gordon Bennett Cup, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Benz 15hp entered by Eugen Benz for the Gordon Bennett Cup, 1900. Benz withdrew the car before the start of the race

Pipe driven by Lucien Hautvast in the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup at Homburg, Germany
Pipe driven by Belgian racing driver Lucien Hautvast in the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup at Homburg, Germany. Hautvast finished the race in sixth place

Panhard of French racing driver Leonce Girardot, winner of the Gordon Bennett Cup, France, 1901

FIAT of Luigi Storero going under a bridge during the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup, Homburg
FIAT of Italian racing driver Luigi Storero going under a bridge during the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup, Homburg, Germany. Storero failed to finish the race

London horse bus of the early 20th Century (b / w photo)
3637595 London horse bus of the early 20th Century (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London horse bus of the early 20th Century)

Motoring cartoon (litho)
3620558 Motoring cartoon (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motoring cartoon.); © Look and Learn

New Year greetings card for 1908 (chromolitho)
2775582 New Year greetings card for 1908 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year greetings card for 1908)

Edwardian postcard of a child driving a vintage car with flowers in the backseat, c
3604895 Edwardian postcard of a child driving a vintage car with flowers in the backseat, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Talbot competing in the South Wales Auto Club Caerphilly Hillclimb, Wales, pre 1915
Talbot. Place: South Wales Auto Club, Caerphilly Hillclimb. Date: Pre-WW I

Sunbeam competing in the South Wales Auto Club Caerphilly Hillclimb, Wales, pre 1915
Humber Vehicle Reg. No. DU1640. Event Entry No: 2.. Place: South Wales Auto Club, Caerphilly Hillclimb. Date: Pre-WW I

1898 Daimler 6hp of DM Copley taking part in the London-Brighton Run, Reigate, Surrey, 1928
Daimler 6 h.p. 1898 Event Entry No: 18. Driver: Copley, D.M. Place: Reigate, Surrey. London-Brighton Run. Date: 18.11.28

1903 1-cylinder Cadillac of FS Bennett taking part in the London-Brighton Run, 1928
Cadillac 1-cyl. 1903 Vehicle Reg. No. YU1974. Event Entry No: 40. Driver: Bennett, F.S. Place: London-Brighton Run. Date: 18.11.28

1902 Renault of W Vincent taking part in the London-Brighton Run, Reigate, Surrey, 1928
Renault 1902 Vehicle Reg. No. 0143DP. Event Entry No: 34. Driver: Vincent, W. Trade registration plate. Place: Reigate, Surrey. London-Brighton Run. Date: 18.11.28

Gladiator 12hp competing in the South Wales Automobile Club Caerphilly Hillclimb 1913
Gladiator 12hp 1913 Vehicle Reg. No. LK7949. Event Entry No: 7. Place: Caerphilly. South Wales A.C. Date: 1913

Swift car taking part in a motoring trial, c1920s(?) Artist: Bill Brunell
Swift c.1914 Event Entry No: 11. Place: Unidentified Trial

Vieux Charles III, Lorraine-Dietrich of RGJ Nash, Imperial Trophy, Crystal Palace, 1939
Lorraine-Dietrich 15095 cc. Event Entry No: 5 Driver: Nash, R.G.J. Vieux Charles Trois. 1912 G.P. car. Place: Crystal Palace. Imperial Trophy. Date: 26.8.39

Bugatti Brescia competing in the Essex Motor Club Kop Hillclimb, Buckinghamshire, 1922
Bugatti Brescia 1496 cc. Place: Essex M.C. Kop Hillclimb. Date: 25.3.22

Lorraine-Dietrich 60hp of Douglas Hawkes, Essex Motor Club Kop Hillclimb, Buckinghamshire, 1922
Lorraine-Dietrich 60 hp Vehicle Reg. No. 0712LA. Driver: Hawkes, W.D. Time: 31.6 secs. Vieux Charles III. Ex G.P. car. On trade plates. Place: Essex M.C. Kop Hillclimb. Date: 25.3.22

Cars on the starting grid for the Brighton & Hove Motor Club High Speed Trial
MG M 847 cc. Reg. No. GJ406. Event Entry No: 11. Austin TT type Ulster 747 cc. Reg. No. GN8198. Morris Minor 847 cc. Reg. No. HX8106. Event Entry No: 1. Austin Chummy 747 cc. No: 18. Brooklands

Brighton & Hove Motor Club High Speed Trial, Brooklands, c1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Alvis. Bentley Event Entry No: 49. Riley 1089 cc. Event Entry No: 3. Riley Brooklands 9 1089 cc. No: 31. MG M 847 cc. Reg. No. UV2424. Austin TT type Ulster 747 cc. Reg. No. PG3935. Event

Cars competing in the BARC Daily Sketch Old Crocks Race, Brooklands, 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Vipen 1897 Reg. No. PG3747. Entry No: 17 Driver: Harvey, F. Left of centre: Renault 1898 Vehicle Reg. No. AJ43. Entry No: 18 Driver: Poole, F/O. F.H

Mercedes, winner of the 1906 Ballinaslaughter Hill Climb, Old Crocks Race, Brooklands, 1931
Mercedes Vehicle Reg. No. IK133. Event Entry No: 1 Driver: Martin, E. Winner, Ballinaslaughter Hill Climb, 1906. Place: Brooklands. B.A.R.C. Daily Sketch Old Crocks Race. Date: 3.8.31

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"Vintage Beauties: A Glimpse into the Timeless Elegance of Veteran Cars" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of veteran cars. From The Skid, an iconic illustration from the magazine Le De Dion-Bouton in 1909, to a remarkable 1899 Daimler featuring Lord Montagu and Prince Charles in 1970, these vehicles have witnessed history unfold. Picture a snowy landscape at Beaulieu with a striking 1904 De Dion Bouton Model Q gracefully navigating its way through. Feel the adrenaline as American racing driver Joe Tracy conquers the Gordon Bennett Cup in his powerful Locomobile amidst Auvergne's picturesque scenery. Marvel at the unique design of a mysterious 1904 Ribble 8hp tricar, its creator shrouded in anonymity. Transport yourself to Paris' bustling Place de la Concorde as a sleek 1900 Brasier captures attention from passersby, its origins unknown but allure undeniable. Witness another enigma on wheels with the exquisite lines of a 1902 Gladiator Tonneau, crafted by an anonymous mastermind. Join Wolseley at the start line of Isle of Man's Gordon Bennett eliminating trials in 1905 and feel your heart race alongside these daring pioneers. Discover innovation with intriguing quadricycles like the ones showcased by De Dion Bouton in their splendidly designed models from 1901 - creators lost to time yet leaving behind an indelible mark. Relive moments etched forever as Turcat Mery driven by Henri Rougier races across Homburg during Germany's prestigious Gordon Bennett Cup held in 1904. Finally, witness history being made as Whitehall welcomes triumphant participants completing London's Thousand Mile trial back in 1900 - captured forever by an unknown artist.