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21. 5 litre Benz of GK Clowes at a Surbiton Motor Club race meeting, Brooklands, Surrey, 1928
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21. 5 litre Benz of GK Clowes at a Surbiton Motor Club race meeting, Brooklands, Surrey, 1928
Benz 21504 cc. Event No: 1 Driver: Clowes, G.K. Left of centre: Riley 1495 cc. Event Entry No: 3 Driver: Gillow, V. Centre: Bugatti 1496 cc. Entry No: 5 Driver: Jefferys, J.R. Brooklands. Surbiton M.C. Date: 1.9.28
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Benz Brooklands Bugatti Enormous Huge Motor Race Motor Racing Motor Racing Circuit Racing Car Racing Driver Riley Start Starting Line Surbiton Motor Club Surrey Victor Weybridge Bill Brunell Brunell Classic Car Clowes Gillow Jefferys Motor Car Motor Sport Vintage Car Wj Brunell
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This print captures the thrilling atmosphere of a Surbiton Motor Club race meeting at the iconic Brooklands circuit in Surrey, England, back in 1928. The focal point of this image is the awe-inspiring 21.5 litre Benz (21504 cc) driven by G. K. Clowes, an impressive feat of German engineering that dominated the track with its sheer power and presence. Surrounded by other classic cars from that era, including a Riley 1495 cc driven by V. Gillow and a Bugatti 1496 cc piloted by J. R. Jefferys, this snapshot showcases the diversity and passion for motor racing during this golden age. The excitement is palpable as these daring drivers prepare to embark on their adrenaline-fueled journey down Brooklands' renowned motor racing circuit. With spectators eagerly lining up along the starting line, anticipation fills the air as engines roar to life. Bill Brunell's expertly captured monochrome composition transports us back to a time when motoring was not just about transportation but also an exhilarating sport that united people from all walks of life. As we gaze upon this vintage scene frozen in time, we are reminded of the indomitable spirit of those early pioneers who pushed boundaries and paved the way for modern-day motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. This remarkable photograph serves as a testament to their enduring legacy within British automotive history.
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