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[mini35]

Back for 2022 the London to Southend classic vehicle run is aiming to be bigger than ever.
Recreating the days when people from London's East End would head out for a day trip to the seaside. The first run started from St Katharine’s Dock and over the years the route has made a few stops on route including Basildon Town Centre Square giving owners the chance to stretch their legs and for any maintenance to take place.
Today the Run Starts from Fairlop Waters in Ilford and takes in approximately 50 miles of Essex lanes, villages and countryside before finishing on Jubilee Beach Southend.
On the sea front we have Music and our charity raffle. Apart from us all having a fun day from start to finish we also raise money for a local charities. We have about 120 cars on display and many of the drivers and passengers dress up in themed and period costume.
Please see the Website for more information www.essexclassicvehicles.co.uk/L2S.php
Free to S.E.V.C.V.C. members, non-members £5 (£10 on the day)
Where else could you park on the sea front all day for that price.
Who knows with ULEZ extension plans this could be the last?

[Keith D]

Thank you mini35,

I will not be on the 2022 run for obvious reasons, but I must thank you for the most enjoyable video of the 2019 run.

I lived in Hockley as a youngster and remember Southend very well as I was an apprentice at the old Ekco works. I courted my girlfriend (now my wife) who lived in Chelmsford, so I crossed over the River Crouch at Battlesbridge every time I visited her.

That video certainly brought back many very happy memories. Most of the fantastic well loved cars shown were everyday transport when I left England.

Keith
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1932 Austin Seven RN long wheelbase box sedan
1950 Austin A40 tourer
1999 BMW Z3
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