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December 23, 1938.
"OLD CROCK' DRIVERS WITH UMBRELLAS
SPLUTTERING their way bravely through torrential rain and a strong wind, all but 12 of the 105 starters finished the course to time in the "old crocks" London-Brighton run recently.
The run is held by the R.A.C. to celebrate the anniversary of "emancipation day." 1896, when the two m.p.h. limit and the man with the red flag were abolished.
The collection provided an unequalled historical record of motoring's early days,
TREE GREW IN IT
Doyen of these veterans was a Cannstull Dolinler of 1894, the first vehicle to secure a licence for pubile: hire in London,
Many of the "old crocks" had been rescued from chicken-runs, burns and scrap-henpa.
One was found in a feld wiù a tree growing through it. The tree hnd to be cut down before the car could be removed.
In spite of the dull weather, a large | crowd watched the start in Hyde Park and cheered the ears as they I left the starling-post, without
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Hundreds of modern cars ined the roadway, bright and luxurious com- pared with the early pioneers, over many of which were umbrellas to shelter their drivers from the rain. Captain G. E. T. Eyston drove n 1903 Mercedes, and received special cheer as he left the starting line.
Kaye Don was at the wheel of a De Dion Bouton of the same year,
In pouring rain another large crowd greeting the arrivals at Brigh- ton and watched them parade along! the front.
SPEED LIMIT
Gold medals were presented by the Mayor of Brighton (Councilor J. Nanson) to the 93 successful drivers, Speed limits from to 18 m.ph. were imposed according to the age of the cirs, and special awards were given to the winners of cach group.
These winners were: E. L. Wood (1886 Leon-Bolice); F. S. Rowden (1898 Star), J. Swift (1901 Por hard). F. W. Hutton-Stott, jun. (1003 Lanchester).
Auto "Victim" Disappears
Louisville, Ky. Miss Peggy Hennings reported to police that she struck a woman with her automobile but could not find the "victim" when she stopped a few feet away. She said a man who witnessed the accident told her to drive on- that the woman was a friend of his who didn't want any publicity.
Visas For New York World's Fair
New York. Foreign viltufa ten the Now York World's Fair 1030 must obtain a non-immigration viso, good for six months. This period can be extended upon official approval. Federal authorities and Immigration officialy will make a close cheek-up to be sure all the 500,000 foreign visitors expected at the Fair return to their hative lands at expiration of their visas.
Mr. Sommerfelt and Mrs. Pearce have a talk after the second
racing event on
Saturday-Pictorial News.
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