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Gladiator 12hp competing in the South Wales Automobile Club Caerphilly Hillclimb 1913
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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
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Bend Caerphilly Caerphilly Hill Climb Corner Gladiator Hill Climb Motor Race Motor Racing Racing Car Racing Driver South Wales Automobile Club Spectator Spectators Speed Veteran Car Wales Welsh Bill Brunell Brunell Classic Car Motor Sport Wj Brunell
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the exhilarating era of early 20th-century motor racing. The image captures the Gladiator 12hp vehicle, proudly competing in the South Wales Automobile Club Caerphilly Hillclimb of 1913. With its distinctive registration number LK7949 and event entry number 7, this classic car showcases both elegance and power. As we gaze upon the scene, our eyes are drawn to the winding avenue that stretches ahead, leading us through a picturesque bend in Caerphilly, Wales. Behind the wheel sits renowned racing driver Bill Brunell - WJ Brunell - skillfully maneuvering his beloved Gladiator through each corner with precision and determination. The atmosphere is electric as spectators line both sides of the road, eagerly watching every twist and turn of this thrilling motorsport event. People from all walks of life have gathered here to witness history unfold before their very eyes. This snapshot not only encapsulates a moment frozen in time but also symbolizes an era when automobiles were still considered a novelty. It serves as a reminder of Britain's rich motoring heritage and pays homage to those who pushed boundaries on these country lanes. Preserved by the National Motor Museum for future generations to admire, this vintage photograph transports us back to an age where speed was king and passion for motor sport ran deep within our veins.
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