# Britain's Oldest Cars Complete London to Brighton Run

> Vintage cars from 1901-1903 complete 97km London to Brighton run marking 140 years since Karl Benz's first car.
- Title: Britain's Oldest Cars Complete London to Brighton Run
- Summary: Vintage cars from 1901-1903 complete 97km London to Brighton run marking 140 years since Karl Benz's first car. 1901 Renault and 1903 Lacoste & Battmann…
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- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/video/2026/11/02/britains-oldest-cars-hit-the-road-for-annual-london-to-brighton-run
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:40:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: london, brighton, veteran car run, karl benz, 1901 renault, 1903 lacoste battmann, 1905 vintage cars, 140 years, news, world, politics
## London to Brighton Run
Vintage cars from 1901-1903 complete 97km journey from London to Brighton marking 140 years since Karl Benz introduced the first production car.
## Mechanical Challenges
Participants face slow speeds of 12-20 mph and mechanical issues with early car models requiring careful handling.
## Driver Experiences
Shaun Harborne describes 1901 Renault as fragile with suspension, brakes, clutch and gearbox needing careful handling.
## Key takeaway

1901 Renault and 1903 Lacoste & Battmann vehicles complete 97km London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, celebrating 140 years since Karl Benz introduced the first production car.