The Open-Top Bus Tours give spectators the opportunity to be involved and experience the 60 mile route taken by the veteran cars. You will be able to soak up the atmosphere in Hyde Park with your own dedicated viewing area near the start line and then follow the cars down the route to the halfway checkpoint at Crawley High Street.

Veteran cars will be stopping in the High Street for interviews, there you will have the chance to watch the cars pass the halfway mark of their journey. From here you will continue to follow the route with your next scheduled stop at the finish line at Madeira Drive in Brighton. In Brighton you will have access to the paddock area where you will be able to view the cars as they cross the finish line and celebrate the end of an historic day. Due to the unpredictable British weather the buses will only be filled to 50 per cent capacity giving everyone the opportunity to shelter on the lower deck in the case of inclement weather. Make sure you wrap up warm!

The ticket price includes: One return open top bus ride from London to Brighton, one official souvenir programme and an exclusive access pass to the paddock on Madeira Drive.

If booked, further instructions will be sent to you at the beginning of October. The timetable is subject to change, but is likely to follow the following schedule:

7.45am:     Buses to depart from Queen Elizabeth Gate, Park Lane, just outside Hyde Park in London. Passes must be presented upon arrival

10.30am:   Arrival at Crawley

12.30pm:   Departure from Crawley to Madeira Drive, Brighton

2.00pm:    Arrival at Madeira Drive

4.40pm:     Departure from Madeira Drive

6.40pm:    Arrival in London. Drop off point at Queen Elizabeth Gate, Park Lane.

For 2019, the Royal Automobile Club Motoring Lectures takes place on Thursday 31^st October at the Pall Mall clubhouse during the Club’s London Motor Week. Formerly known as the Motoring Forum, the Royal Automobile Club Motoring Lectures will combine an array of great speakers and topics that cover not only the veteran car era but now also includes motoring and motorsport topics and subjects from outside of the veteran period and, as ever, will finish with Veteran Car Run Steering Group member Daniel Ward’s quiz.

Confirmed speakers include world-renowned Formula 1 track designer Hermann Tilke in conversation with Autocar’s Steve Cropley as well as Professor Nicholas Oddy, Stuart Gibbard, Professor Rachel Thompson and Nick Young.

With the number of speakers increasing from four to six, the usual excellent buffet lunch at the Royal Automobile Club as well as refreshments on arrival, the day is a must for all veteran and car enthusiast. With such an array of high-profile industry speakers appearing on its stage to talk about a range of motoring-related topics from the veteran era right through to modern day Formula 1 track design, this Royal Automobile Club London Motor Week event is one not to be missed.

Saturday 2 November

The Royal Automobile Club is delighted to open its doors to participants and enthusiasts of the Bonhams Veteran Car Run for a buffet lunch at their Pall Mall clubhouse, London. You will be able to mix with other like-minded enthusiasts in an automobile inspired setting. The Club has relaxed their normal dress code so casual attire is suitable for this occasion.

If purchased, tickets will be sent to you at the beginning of October.

Note - It is recommended that participants of the 2019 Run book tickets for this during the entry process.