The modern veteran motorist is a lady

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Just another Sunday morning, in a park in London. Only this time it is packed with more than 400 veteran cars. Cars as old as 1893 till cars built in 1904. Yes, the annual London to Brighton run took place last week and we were, as always, participating and enjoying our weekend. And one thing caught our attention.

The early days

Back in 1896, when the first run took place as a celebration of the Locomotives on the Highway Act (or the end of the Red Flag act), it were only men who participated. Of course, the famous story of Bertha Benz who was driving her husband’s car was before this.

Throughout the years, we quite often had the pleasure of seeing ladies taking over the wheel. Often also younger ladies.

This years run

This year we noticed a very good (in our humble opinion) turnout of ladies who were cranking their veteran cars, taking the steering wheel and finding their way to Brighton. Good job girls!

Let’s be honest, if a car doesn’t have the power to climb up the hill, then there is a perfect job for us as men. Be a gentleman and do not let her push or walk beside the car! Be glad, this way we also have a task when the women take over the wheel.

Motorist and mother

The photo above is lovely. This beautiful 1902 Panhard et Levassor (16hp, 4cyl) was driven by a lady, but also a mother. Which means multitasking! As you can see in the photo. They made it all the way to the finish line (yes, the man is pushing!).

Well done ladies!

Words and photographs by LK.

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