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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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The London to Brighton veteran car run

The start of the car rally
Vehicles prepare to leave from the starting point in Hyde Park. Photograph: David Levene/freelance
cars waiting in Hyde Park
Drivers get ready to set off for Brighton. Photograph: David Levene/freelance
More cars awaiting the start of the race
A dog gets the best seat in the front of a 1902 Renault. Photograph: David Levene/freelance
A woman in a tricar
All dressed up and nowhere to go: a woman waits for someone to tow her tricar. Photograph: David Levene/freelance
Drivers in matching hats
Matching red hats ensure protection against the wind for the two drivers of a Stanley steam car dating from 1903. Photograph: David Levene/freelancer
Two cars sets off on the race
"Quick, put your foot down, he's getting away." Drivers get competitive as the race begins. Photograph: David Levene/freelancer
A car crosses Westminster Bridge
Particpants wave as they cross Westminster Bridge. Photograph: Daniel Berehulak/Getty
A car breaks down
Participants call out the RAC to help start a car after a breakdown on Westminster Bridge. Photograph: Daniel Berehulak/Getty
People dressed up as Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy lookalikes join in the fun. Photograph: Nick Rain/EPA
a fast car
A car whizzes past at top speed. Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP
A yellow car arrives at the finish
A vintage car, more than 100 years old, drives towards the finish line in Brighton. Photograph: Nick Rain/EPA
More cars awaiting the start of the race
The first vintage car to arrive drives towards the finishing line in Brighton. Photograph: Nick Rain/EPA
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