Too many fifties Mercedes hogging the parking spots outside the Royal Automobile Club in London’s Pall Mall
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One of these cars alone said to be worth £300m
It was a privilege to be invited to the service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey last Wednesday:
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Steve
Last edited by 911MRP; 05-12-2024 at 09:12 AM.
20150906_103148.jpgI had the good fortune to meet Sir Sterling a few summers ago...
Wow…that’s an incredible lineup!
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the gull wing was the first sports car i ever saw in person. i was totally floored. it was the 1955, California state fair on display with the futuristic Edsel.....
P.S. I could not stand to look at the Edsel
He was a very polite and charming man. Often at the clubhouse. His home in a Mayfair mews was less than a mile away and travelled by scooter. The baconies feature images of the carOriginally Posted by friendlyfred
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The 1955 feat of driving 1000 miles on roads at around 100mph average by Moss in that 300 SLR (with the help of Jenks famously using his “loo roll” pace notes) is held in high regard by racers such as Elford, Haywood Redman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJsdw-pof1o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07CiCpf9kek
https://youtu.be/3jPWYXOInkk
https://youtu.be/Z6t2QER79nA
Woodcote Park the second clubhouse in the country is where his Oscar is stored in the motor house and this was renamed in his honour: https://youtu.be/86X8KHaEZcU?si=6n6mAU4XjQpDxFuf
Went the there on Saturday in the 1949 Bristol
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This is a photo of the tribute display I took a last week before they were swapped for no 722 in these small hours of Thursday
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A versatile racer the Mille Miglia win at was a high point that draws much admiration from even top racers but it was not a fluke, Sir Stirling won 40 percent of the races he entered. His scrapbooks are held in the club’s library make interesting reading showing the versatility that few can hold a candle to (perhaps fellow Londoner Vic Elford comes secund in this regard).
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Steve
Last edited by 911MRP; 05-21-2024 at 08:47 AM.
Not just old Mercedes
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A little summary of the cars that have been parked inside the clubhouse on St James for the enjoyment of the members and guests in the 2024 yearbook:
https://www.flipsnack.com/769867EEFB...book-2024.html
The club’s motoring team do an outstanding job. Each car or motorbike is taken in and out of the rotunda using this approach.
https://youtu.be/HW51Ug-VWG4
During some busy weeks there can be several swaps to link the exhibit to an event taking place.
Nerve racking for those involved as some can be a tad pricy and or irreplaceable rarities.
https://youtu.be/3jPWYXOInkk
The RAC has been at the heart of things ever since the dawn of motoring — this one of the many trophies that are owned but the club — snapped this one when I was there earlier this week
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I’m too big for a pedal car these days:
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Steve
Last edited by 911MRP; 12-21-2024 at 06:00 AM.
Wow! Thanks for showing the London to Brighton Trophy. Such an historic event! Does the Royal Automobile Club own any sort of a car collection?
David
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There is a small heritage collection in the historic motorhome at the Woodcote Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abKLhfzRgLs
It’s the second clubhouse (essentially a country club), the collection includes several cars the club members use for the London to Brighton events. Also long term club member the late Sir Stirling Moss’ Osca is stored in the club’s motorhome.
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There are links to between Woodcote Park which dates back to the domesday Book and parts of North America through the Lords Baltimore
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Lord Baltimore is credited as the founder of one of the 13 colonies, Maryland, through the procurement of the colony charter from King Charles I of England on June 20, 1632 and subsequent Lords, his descendants, have owned Woodcote Park.
The London to Brighton Event is not a race the RAC’s (International) Tourist Trophy) is said to be the worlds oldest race still being run today. A handsome trophy.
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This link has an article about it
https://sportscardigest.com/history-...-race-profile/
A bend at Silverstone race track is named after Woodcote Park and the famous Gold British Grand Prix trophy’s belongs to the RAC (not as some might think to Silversone’s owners the BRDC). It is thought it was given to the RAC by member Rolls
Stev
Last edited by 911MRP; 12-21-2024 at 09:41 AM.
What amazing history Steve ... Very envious of your locale and access ...
His OSCA is outrageous !!!
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Lot of history in the old place Chuck.
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Snap of the British Grand Prix trophy I took when it was being cleaned - it’s not in the clubhouse at present it’s on the road as part of a touring F1 exhibition going around the world.
Usual home
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=GxLi5kUdzv8
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Steve
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