Etretat-Bénouville Hillclimb 2018 - Pre War Racing Cars and Sport Specials

Francesca Wilton in her 1935 Austin Seven 750cc racing car at speed heading up to Bénouville.

This pre-war group of cars was undoubtedly my favourite group at Etretat this year.  Hence, more photos than the other groups.   Lots of really old racers - I am talking about the cars!     Austin Sevens, Frazer-Nash, Rileys, a Wolseley and of course a very fast Morgan three wheeler.  However, perhaps my favourite was the vintage GN Spider of David Leigh. Amazing old car!   I also really enjoyed having a quick chat, between shots, with the enthusiastic car owners and drivers such as David, Ron and others.  Saturday was a real pleasure, just like historic events should be.  All of the cars competing in the VSCC Pre War classes for racing cars and sports specials are featured below.  They are presented in descending order of their fastest times.   I tried to get a few different shots this year and I think i succeeded.

Sue Darbyshire was fastest of the pre war vehicles in her 1929 1,260cc Morgan Super Aero 3 wheeler.

Morgan Super Aero in the Bénouville paddock.

David Leigh piloted the amazing 1923 GN Spider to a fast time.

The 1923 GN Spider has an even older 1,86cc motor.

The GN Spider has chain drive.

The GN Spider is an amazingly rustic but effective car.

Paul Baker in this 1934 2 litre Frazer-Nash Super Sports.

A 1935 Riley 1.5litre MPH drivem by Colin Wolstenholme.

Keven Morton cornering his 1931 1.1 litre Riley 9.

The beautiful 1934 Wolseley Hornet Special of Ron Turner.

This Wolseley has a supercharged 1.6 lire engine.

A sting on the tail of the Wolseley Super Hornet.

Paul Weston in his 2 litre 1934 Frazer-Nash TT Replica. 

Iain Cheyne locking up the 1937 Frazer-Nash Semmence Special.

Work in the paddock on the Frazer-Nash Semmence Special.  It has a 2 litre engine.

Timothy Pryke urging his 1935 Frazer-Nash Colmore around the corner.

Francesca Wilton in her 1935 Austin 7.

The 1937 Frazer-Nash TT Replica driven by Iain Roche.

Bill Croxton in his 1933 Frazer-Nash TT Replica.

This 1932 Riley 12/4 of Andrew Oliver missed Saturday's run as its engine was undergoing repair.

Bringing up the tail of the field was Richard Wyatt in his 1931 Austin Seven .

The 1931 Austin Seven Lanterne Rouge Special

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Wolseley Super Hornet dashboard.