The Oldest Motoring Event In The World & Why Everyone Loves It

About this episode

This episode explores the legendary London to Brighton Veteran Car Run and its enduring appeal among automotive enthusiasts.

In this special episode of RM Sotheby’s Car Show, host Peter Haynes dives into the legendary Royal Automobile Club London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.  Joined by Jeremy Vaughan, the Club’s Head of Motoring, they explore the enduring magic of an event that celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2025. From braving the cold and rain to managing the inevitable mechanical hiccup, they unpack why these challenges are all part of the charm—and why enthusiasts travel from around the world to take part year after year. The RM Sotheby’s Car Show Podcast is a production of RM Sotheby’s Europe. It is produced, mixed and edited by Jonny Bunyan at Pardon Our French Productions. The Executive Producer for RM Sotheby’s is Peter Haynes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Peter Haynes

Guest: Jeremy Vaughan

Topics covered

• motoring events
• automotive history
• enthusiast culture
• mechanical challenges
• vintage cars

Keywords

• Royal Automobile Club
• London to Brighton
• Veteran Car Run
• automotive events
• car enthusiasts
• 125th anniversary
• mechanical issues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Royal Automobile Club