European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 13, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse N in in dad again q London Mydon purify a Redhill a Horley a Crawley a Handcross a Bolney Pyecombe Patchan 0rj continued from Page 3 popular with both sexes for most of these old time machines Are of topless design. At 8 . On rally Day a nov. 4.this year a the Drivers begin leaving the Park heading for Westminster Bridge and then out of the City. Traditionally the oldest vehicles go first participants set off in batches of 30 at five minute intervals. Last year there were 380 official entries and there was something of a bottleneck at the Start. Official entries make up just a part of the pack. Many Fine old cars a not quite old enough to qualify to enter but Fine enough for their owners to enjoy showing them off a join the procession. Old trucks motorcycles buses and even farm machines find places in the Convoy and antique bicycles weave in and out. There Are plenty of thoroughly modern vehicles too some ferrying fans and others hauling fuel and spare stripes Magazine september 13, 1990 parts for the official entries. The course follows Highway a23 South through the Countryside. The Well marked route takes in Croydon Purley Redhill Horley Crawley Handcross Bolney Pyecombe and Patcham and finally there s the finish line on Madeira drive Brighton s picturesque seafront Boulevard. This year s run is expected to attract some 2 million spectators and neck craning crowds can be expected in and around Hyde Park and at Brighton s most popular Vantage Points a notably the Royal Pavilion and the Metropole hotel where the rally ends. Given the length of the course though it s fairly easy to find an uncrowded spot beside the Road from which to watch the classic autos Roll by. Many families will make a Day of it setting up their folding chairs and spreading their picnic blankets. One of the favorite picnic spots is along the slope for which the town of Redhill is named. The Long climb is a harsh Challenge for Many of the aged autos and it s not uncommon for spectators to Volunteer to help push a Balking vehicle Over the Crest. The most dedicated fans though will gather first at Hyde Park for an up close inspection of the mechanical masterpieces. When the last Driver has gone the dedicated fans will head for Brighton too taking a less crowded alternate route and reaching the coast in ample time for the finish a even allowing for a Stop for a snack along the Way. The old timers tend to be slow to them 20 Mph represents a Good clip. It will be at 10 30 . Or so before the first finishers reach journey s end and some won t get to Brighton until Well after dusk. They have to finish by 4 p.m., however to earn a certificate a few will sputter and die somewhere along the Way and will reach the coastline Only by trailer or at the end of a Tow rope. If the distinctive Roya Pavilion is one of Brighton s landmarks. Brighton s Worth a visit British tourist authority the weekend of nov. 2-4 May not be the perfect time to discover Brighton the resort once favored by Britain s Royal family Bui it s a Good time the typical dreary weather of november makes a visit to Britain s Southern Shore a Tad less appealing than it would be at the height of summer. But that can be offset by festivities surrounding the annual London to Brighton run for pre-1905 automobiles. The finish line for the nov. 4 rally is on Medeira drive at the Metropole hotel and the City enjoys a particularly festive atmosphere that weekend. Even in the off season Brighton has a lot to offer thanks largely to George in. It was a scruffy East Sussex fishing Village until he built a Villa there in 1785, when he was the Prince Regent. He inspired architects to design the gracious terraced Regency houses that line the seafront. With the help of architect John Nash George eventually transformed his Villa into the extraordinary Royal Pavilion. The process was completed in 1823, the Pavilion s Indian exterior with its onion shaped domes and High thin towers is complemented by an ornate Oriental Interior. The Complex a favorite of tourists is open year round. Most major Brighton attractions in fact stay open All year. Preston Manor an elegant edwardian Gentry House has an extensive collection of turn of the Century furnishings and recently renovated servants quarters. The Palace pier with its shops and amusements stretches into the sea. Brighton aquarium on Madeira drive has the United kingdom s biggest shark tank and a 1,000-seat Quot with regular shows. For a lesson in Brighton s history there s the Brighton Art gallery arid museum near the Royal Pavilion. It has an extensive collection of pottery and porcelain and permanent displays that include Art Deco and Art Noveau sections. The Booth museum of natural history on Dyke Road has the country s largest collection of stuffed British Birds. For shopping there is the area known As the lanes a quaint Maze of alleys filled with antique shops and restaurants that specialize in seafood. There Are souvenir stands galore of course and scores of specially shops. For information about Brighton or for help in finding lodging Contact the tourist information Center room 19, Marlborough House 54 old Steine Brighton bin Seq East Sussex England Tel. 0273-23755. A . September 13, 1990 stripes Magazine 5
