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Lorraine-Dietrich 60hp of Douglas Hawkes, Essex Motor Club Kop Hillclimb, Buckinghamshire, 1922
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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
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Buckinghamshire Crowds Douglas Essex Motor Club Hawkes Hill Climb Hillside Kop Hill Kop Hill Climb Lorraine Dietrich Motor Race Motor Racing Racing Car Racing Driver Spectator Spectators Speed Veteran Car Bill Brunell Brunell Classic Car Motor Sport Vintage Car Wj Brunell
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This print captures the thrilling moment of Douglas Hawkes racing his Lorraine-Dietrich 60hp at the Essex Motor Club Kop Hillclimb in Buckinghamshire, England, back in 1922. The powerful vintage car, adorned with trade plates and bearing the registration number 0712LA, showcases its rich history as a former Grand Prix vehicle known as Vieux Charles III. The image transports us to a bygone era when motor racing was still in its infancy. Crowds of spectators gather along the avenue, lining the rustic countryside lane to witness this exhilarating display of speed and skill. Hawkes, an accomplished racing driver of his time, maneuvers through the challenging hillside track with precision and determination. As we delve into this snapshot from early 20th-century Britain, we can almost feel the excitement emanating from both participants and onlookers alike. The atmosphere is electric as people eagerly watch every twist and turn of this iconic race car's journey up Kop Hill. Bill Brunell expertly captures this historic moment with his monochrome lens; each detail preserved for future generations to appreciate. This photograph now resides within the National Motor Museum's collection - a testament to its significance within motoring history. It serves as a reminder that even amidst technological advancements today, there is something timeless about witnessing classic cars like these roaring down country roads while capturing our imagination with their elegance and power.
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