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Cars on the start line, Surbiton Motor Club race meeting, Brooklands, Surrey, 1928
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Cars on the start line, Surbiton Motor Club race meeting, Brooklands, Surrey, 1928
Bugatti 2300 cc. Entry No: 1 Driver: Don, K. Finished: 2nd. Left of centre: Delage I 5954 cc. Event Entry No: 2 Driver: Miller, A.G. Centre: Delage II 5107 cc. Entry No: 3 Driver: Taylor, J. Brooklands. Surbiton M.C. Date: 1.9.28
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Brooklands Bugatti Delage Kaye Mechanic Miller Motor Race Motor Racing Motor Racing Circuit Racing Car Racing Driver Start Starting Line Surbiton Motor Club Surrey Taylor Weybridge Bill Brunell Brunell Classic Car J Taylor Motor Sport Vintage Car Wj Brunell
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Cars on the start line, Surbiton Motor Club race meeting, Brooklands, Surrey, 1928
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. This print takes us back to the thrilling world of motor racing in the 1920s. The scene is set at Brooklands, a renowned motor racing circuit in Surrey, England. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, our eyes are drawn to three magnificent cars lined up on the starting grid. In pole position is a Bugatti with its powerful 2300 cc engine. Entry number one driven by Don K. , this sleek machine would go on to claim an impressive second-place finish. To its left stands a Delage I with a commanding 5954 cc engine under the control of driver A. G. Miller. And right at the center is another Delage II driven by J. Taylor with an equally impressive 5107 cc engine. The atmosphere is electric as these skilled drivers prepare for what promises to be an exhilarating race day. Mechanics scurry around ensuring that every last detail is perfect before they unleash their roaring engines onto the track. This photograph captures not only a momentous event but also showcases some of the finest vintage cars of that era – symbols of power and elegance combined. It reminds us of Britain's rich motoring heritage and its passion for speed and competition. As we admire this piece from Heritage Images' collection, we can't help but feel transported back in time - witnessing firsthand the excitement and adrenaline that filled those early
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