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Riley 16 competing in the London Motor Club Coventry Cup Trial, Knatts Hill, Kent, 1938
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Riley 16 competing in the London Motor Club Coventry Cup Trial, Knatts Hill, Kent, 1938
Riley 16 Vehicle Reg. No. CDU618. Event Entry No: 20. Place: Knatts Hill, Kent. NW London MC Coventry Cup Trial. Date: 12.2.38
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Climbing Coventry Cup Trial Kent Knatts Hill Lying Down North West London Motor Club Off Road Rally Rally Driver Rallying Riley Trial Uphill Climb Bill Brunell Brunell Classic Car Metaphor Motor Car Motor Sport Vintage Car Wj Brunell
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Capturing the Spirit of Competition - Riley 16 at the London Motor Club Coventry Cup Trial, Knatts Hill, Kent, 1938
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. In this print from 1938, we witness a thrilling moment in British motor sport history. The image showcases a classic Riley 16 vehicle with registration number CDU618, driven by the skilled rally driver WJ Brunell. As part of the prestigious NW London MC Coventry Cup Trial held at Knatts Hill in Kent, this event attracted passionate motorsport enthusiasts from all over England. The photograph beautifully captures the essence of rural life as it depicts the car gracefully climbing an uphill slope amidst picturesque countryside scenery. With its vintage charm and timeless design, the Riley 16 symbolizes both elegance and power. As spectators watch on with bated breaths, their eyes fixed on every move made by man and machine alike; one can almost feel the excitement that filled the air during those exhilarating moments. This snapshot freezes time to immortalize not only a specific event but also an entire era - Britain in the thirties. Bill Brunell's determination and skill are palpable as he navigates his way through challenging terrain while striving for victory. The image serves as a metaphor for human resilience and perseverance against all odds. Preserved within this monochrome masterpiece is not just a mere automobile or a race; it is an emblematic representation of passion, heritage, and national pride. It reminds us how motor sports have always
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