Number 8 Collection

Bugatti Brescia of Raymond Mays competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1923
Bugatti Brescia 1496 cc. Reg. No. CT5219. Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. FTD in record time. Possibly the car known as Cordon Rouge. M.A.C Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 8.9.23

Peony, 19 century botanical illustration
Peony. A photo of an original antique hand-painted engraving by Felix Edward Guerin-Meneville from the Dictionnaire Pittoresque daHistoire Naturelle, published in Paris 1833-1834

French racing driver Louis Wagner in his Darracq, Coppa Florio, Brescia, Italy, 1905

1949 Talbot Lago Record GP. Creator: Unknown
1949 Talbot Lago Record GP

Coronation Trophy, Crystal Palace, London, 1953. Creator: Unknown
Coronation Trophy, Crystal Palace, London, 1953. Bobbie Bairds Ferrari T500 leading the HWM of Duncan Hamilton

Start of the RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Creator: Unknown
Start of the RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Stirling Moss leads the way in the Aston Martin that he and teammate Tony Brooks drove to victory in the race

Comic set of numerals (colour litho)
6032814 Comic set of numerals (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic set of numerals)

Coventry-Premier of AJ Dixon, JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1921. Artist: Bill Brunell
Coventry-Premier 1055 cc. Event Entry No: 8. Driver: Dixon, A.J. Finished: 4th. In 1100cc class. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race. Date: 22.10.21

ERA R4C of Raymond Mays winning the JCC International Trophy, Brooklands, Surrey, 1937
ERA R4C 1980S cc. Event Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. Finished: 1st. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. International Trophy. Date: 2.8.37

ERA R4C of Raymond Mays refuelling in the pits, JCC International Trophy, Brooklands, Surrey, 1937
ERA R4C 1980S cc. Event Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. Finished: 1st. Being refuelled. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. International Trophy. Date: 2.8.37

Tiny Scholefield with his Buick at a Surbiton Motor Club race meeting, Brooklands, Surrey, 1928
Buick 3395 cc. Event Entry No: 8 Driver: Edward Tiny Scholefield, Vickers test pilot. Place: Brooklands. Surbiton M.C. Date: 1.9.28

Girl with apple

Lewis And Clark Expedition Explorer Series Explorers
The Great Explorers. Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804 - 1806. After a work by American artist Frederic Sackrider Remington, 1861 - 1909

Girl drinking a glass of water

Little girl lying under a Dalmatian

Little girl with Dalmatian in a meadow

Young girl cleaning the hooves of a pony

Girl, 8, looking curiously through an opening in a straw fence

Girl looking through binoculars

Country Walk; group of seven children walking in a row, and an eighth being pulled in a cart
Full-length image of a group of seven children walking in a row, and an eighth being pulled in a cart, along a country road. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Getty Images)

The fastest member of the Japanese team Taniguchi, rides a Japanese Honda 125 cc machine over the Clypse course here, preparing for the TT races. 27th May 1959

Four stages of motocross rider jumping and landing

Eight-year-old girl drinking mineral water through a straw

Eight-year-old girl viewing her drink skeptically

Eight-year-old girl stretching out her tongue

Eight-year-old girl screaming

Eight-year-old girl thinking

Girl with German Shepherd mix and Labrador

Girls with German Shepherd mix and Labrador

Girl with Dalmatian

Four children lying on a meadow

Little girl smelling flowers

Young girls walking with a pony

Girls with a large umbrella looking at a horse

Portrait of a girl with red hair

Portrait of a girl with red hair with a missing tooth

Red-haired girl, portrait

Girl, child, red hair, portrait

Girl, child, red hair, hooded shirt, portrait

Boy with a car model

Number 38, sprayed with a stencil on a beige wall

New York Post Office
Exterior view of the main branch of the New York City Post Office, taking up more than a city block between 31st and 33rd Streets and Eight and Ninth Avenues, New York City

Isle of Man: Japanese rider Taniguchi on a Honda machine racing round the Manx track in the TT race at Douglas on 3rd June 1959

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Number 8 has a rich history in the world of racing and art. From the Bugatti Brescia competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb to French racing driver Louis Wagner's Darracq at Coppa Florio, this number has seen its fair share of thrilling moments on the track. In 1921, AJ Dixon drove his Coventry-Premier to victory at the JCC 200 Mile Race in Brooklands, showcasing the power and speed associated with number 8. But it's not just about racing; it also finds its place in art. A beautiful peony captured in a botanical illustration from the 19th century showcases nature's elegance and grace. Meanwhile, a girl holding an apple reminds us of simplicity and innocence. The Coronation Trophy held at Crystal Palace in London during 1953 brought together competitors from around the world for an exhilarating race that would forever be etched into history. And who can forget Raymond Mays' ERA R4C winning both the JCC International Trophy and refuelling pit stops at Brooklands? These moments exemplify determination, skill, and precision. Intriguingly, a comic set of numerals adds a touch of whimsy to our perception of number 8. It reminds us that even amidst intense competition or artistic expression, there is always room for playfulness. Lastly, we have Tiny Scholefield with his Buick at Surbiton Motor Club race meeting in Brooklands during 1928 – proof that passion for speed transcends time and age. Whether it's roaring engines or delicate brushstrokes capturing beauty on canvas, number 8 continues to captivate our imagination across different realms.