Veteran cars to drive through South London on Nov 1
Over 400 pre-1905 vehicles will take part in the annual London to Brighton run.
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More than 400 vintage cars will journey from central London to Brighton on Sunday 1 November 2026. The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, a motoring event with roots stretching back to 1896, requires all participating vehicles to have been built before 1905. These historic cars, primitive by modern standards, will gather in Hyde Park from 6am, with the first vehicles scheduled to depart at 7am.
The procession will head south from Hyde Park, utilising either the A3 or A23 routes. Several South London neighbourhoods will witness the passage of these early automobiles. The route is set to pass through Brixton, Balham, Streatham, Tooting, Mitcham, Croydon, Purley, and Coulsdon. It takes nearly two hours for all vehicles to begin their journey.
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Participants are expected to begin arriving in Brighton from approximately 10am. The event, which has been held most years since its revival in 1927, celebrates the Locomotives on Highways Act of 1896. This legislation removed the requirement for a person to walk ahead of a car with a red flag and increased the speed limit to 14mph.
Spectators lining the route can expect to see a variety of early motor vehicles, including Daimlers, Benzs, and Darracqs. The event organiser noted that the drivers and riders in these open-topped vehicles, often travelling in cold conditions with minimal protection, appreciate encouragement from onlookers. The paddock in Brighton will close at 4.30pm.
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+When is the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run?
The event is scheduled for Sunday 1 November 2026. Vehicles will begin gathering in Hyde Park from 6am and start departing at 7am, with participants arriving in Brighton from around 10am.
+What kind of vehicles take part in the run?
Over 400 vehicles built before 1905 participate in the run. These include early models from manufacturers like Daimler and Benz, as well as historic vans and other early automobiles.
+Which areas of London will the cars pass through?
The cars will depart from Hyde Park and travel south. The route includes several South London locations such as Brixton, Balham, Streatham, Tooting, Mitcham, Croydon, Purley, and Coulsdon.
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