Nailsworth Collection

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Triumph open tourer competing in a motoring trial, Nailsworth Ladder, Gloucestershire, 1930s
Triumph Open tourer. 1934 1122 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. KV6905. Event Entry No: 114. Place: Unidentified Trial

Hillman Aero Minx competing in a motoring trial, Nailsworth Ladder, Gloucestershire, 1930s
Hillman Aero Minx 1934 1185 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AYM750. Event Entry No: 87. Place: Summit of Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. Unidentified Trial

MG Magnette competing in a motoring trial, Nailsworth Ladder, Gloucestershire, 1930s
MG Magnette 1271 cc. Reg. No. MG3750. Entry No: 107. Chassis No. NA0622. Possibly Reg. Number changed later to K3011. Summit of Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire

Bugatti Type 49, Bugatti Owners Club Trial, Nailsworth Ladder, Gloucestershire, 1932
Bugatti Type 49 1929 3257 cc. Reg. No. GU7. Left: Bugatti Type 44 1932 Vehicle Reg. No. UV28. Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire Bugatti Owners Club Trial. Date: 1932

MG M type Sportsmans coupe, Bugatti Owners Club Trial, Nailsworth Ladder, Gloucestershire, 1932
Right: MG M Sportsmans Coupe. 847 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MG1288. Left: Bugatti Type 44 1932 Vehicle Reg. No. UV28.. Place: Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. Bugatti Owners Club Trial. Date: 1932

Austin Ulster of WGE Rushworth competing in the NWLMC London-Gloucester Trial, 1931
Austin Ulster 1930 747 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GH8786. Event Entry No: 55. Driver: Rushworth, W.G.E. Place: Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. NWLMC London-Gloucester. Date: 12.12.31

OM open 4-seat tourer, Bugatti Owners Club Trial, Nailsworth Ladder, Gloucestershire, 1932
Right: OM Open 4-seat tourer 2000 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. YV5790. Left: Bugatti Type 44 1932 Vehicle Reg. No. UV28. Place: Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. Bugatti Owners Club Trial. Date: 1932

Singer of CV Glass climbing Nailsworth Ladder, Sunbac Colmore Trial, Gloucestershire, 1934
Singer Vehicle Reg. No. AUC424. Event Entry No: 106 Driver: Glass, C.V. Place: Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

MG J2 of Mrs MM Riley climbing Nailsworth Ladder, Sunbac Colmore Trial, Gloucestershire, 1934
MG J2 847 cc. Reg. No. KV5437. Entry No: 105 Driver: Riley, Mrs. M.M. Rhode Cup Chassis No. J3370. Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

MG J2 of WH Haden climbing Nailsworth Ladder, Sunbac Colmore Trial, Gloucestershire, 1934
MG J2 847 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DG5166. Event Entry No: 113 Driver: Haden, W.H. 1st. Chassis No. J2073. Place: Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

Singer of WDV Norman climbing Nailsworth Ladder, Sunbac Colmore Trial, Gloucestershire, 1934
Singer Vehicle Reg. No. RH8507. Event Entry No: 102 Driver: Norman, W.D.V. Place: Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

Triumph of RL Bellamy climbing Nailsworth Ladder, Sunbac Colmore Trial, Gloucestershire, 1934
Triumph Vehicle Reg. No. KV6466. Event Entry No: 93 Driver: Bellamy, R.L. 2nd. Place: Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

Wolseley Hornet of HK Crawford on Nailsworth Ladder, Sunbac Colmore Trial, Gloucestershire, 1934
Wolseley Hornet 1271 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. JW4063. Event Entry No: 134 Driver: Crawford, H.K. Best Class F. Place: Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

MG Magna of EH Banfield climbing Nailsworth Ladder, Sunbac Colmore Trial, Gloucestershire, 1934
MG Magna 1932 1271 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. LJ5460. Entry No: 126 Driver: Banfield, E.H. Chassis No. F0863. Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

Miss EV Watsons MG J3 climbing Nailsworth Ladder, Sunbac Colmore Trial, Gloucestershire, 1934
MG J3 746S cc. Reg. No. OD6791. Event Entry No: 101 Driver: Watson, Miss. E.V. Chassis No. J3772. Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

Special trials car competing in a motoring trial, Nailsworth Ladder, Gloucestershire, 1930s
Special Late 1920s Vehicle Reg. No. EN2956. Event Entry No: 81. Trials special with offset radiator.. Place: Summit of Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. Unidentified Trial

Singer 2-seater sports competing in a motoring trial, Nailsworth Ladder, Gloucestershire, 1930s
Singer 2-seat Sports 1934 972 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BGK20. Event Entry No: 113. Place: Unidentified Trial

Ford V8 drophead competing in a motoring trial, Nailsworth Ladder, Gloucestershire, 1930s
Ford V8 Drop head 1935 2227 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BFC123. Event Entry No: 97. Place: Summit of Nailsworth Ladder Gloucestershire. Unidentified Trial

The Village, Washpool, Gloucestershire
The Village, Washpool, Horsley, near Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, England. Date: 1900s

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Nailsworth, located in Stroud GL6 0 on the map, holds a rich history of motoring trials that took place in the 1930s. The Nailsworth Ladder in Gloucestershire witnessed some impressive vehicles competing for glory. From Triumph open tourers to Hillman Aero Minxes and MG Magnettes, these trials were a true spectacle of automotive prowess. In 1932, the Bugatti Type 49 and MG M type Sportsmans coupe showcased their power on the challenging terrain Ladder during the Bugatti Owners Club Trial. The NWLMC London-Gloucester Trial saw an Austin Ulster driven by WGE Rushworth conquering the rugged landscape with determination in 1931. The following year, an OM open 4-seat tourer participated in the Bugatti Owners Club Trial, leaving its mark on Nailsworth's motoring legacy. In 1934, during the Sunbac Colmore Trial held in Gloucestershire, several Singers and MG J2s made their way up Nailsworth Ladder. Mrs MM Riley's MG J2 displayed exceptional skill while climbing this challenging route. WH Haden also showcased his driving expertise with his own MG J2. Additionally, WDV Norman's Singer proved its mettle as it conquered Nailsworth Ladder. These motoring trials not only brought excitement but also demonstrated the capabilities of these remarkable vehicles and drivers alike. Nailsworth became synonymous with thrilling competitions that pushed both man and machine to their limits on its treacherous slopes. Today, visitors can explore this historic location where automotive legends once roared through its streets and hillsides.