Dunedin to Brighton run

Russell Quin and passenger Peter Hardy both of Dunedin above the Brighton township in Russell's...
Russell Quin and passenger Peter Hardy both of Dunedin above the Brighton township in Russell's 1913 Overland Raceabout.
1912 Wolsley - Colin & Jenny Hey.
1912 Wolsley - Colin & Jenny Hey.
Not deterred by the rain brothers dressed in 40's style (L) Maurice McGregor from Perth and Rob...
Not deterred by the rain brothers dressed in 40's style (L) Maurice McGregor from Perth and Rob McGregor from Alexandra meander amongst cars from a bygone era.
Retired firemen (from left) Tom Churchill and Lawson Baird (both of Dunedin) ignore the rain...
Retired firemen (from left) Tom Churchill and Lawson Baird (both of Dunedin) ignore the rain aboard a 1916 Dennis fire engine.
Colin Winter (4564382) in his 1900 Wolseley.
Colin Winter (4564382) in his 1900 Wolseley.
Jackie and Bob Lederer's 1911 Stoddard Dayton.
Jackie and Bob Lederer's 1911 Stoddard Dayton.
Crowds line the streets to watch the Brighton car rally leave the Octagon.
Crowds line the streets to watch the Brighton car rally leave the Octagon.
1913 Fabrique Nationale - Paul & Cathy Collins.
1913 Fabrique Nationale - Paul & Cathy Collins.
Lawson Baird has a conversation with Terry Lewis of Queensland while they warm their hands on the...
Lawson Baird has a conversation with Terry Lewis of Queensland while they warm their hands on the radiator of a 1916 Dennis fire engine.
1917 Dodge - Tony Devereux.
1917 Dodge - Tony Devereux.
Line-up in the Octagon.
Line-up in the Octagon.
Sharran Price rugs up aboard a 1915 Renault Charabanc.
Sharran Price rugs up aboard a 1915 Renault Charabanc.
1915 Renault Charabanc 1915 of Auckland Veteran & Vintage Car Club.
1915 Renault Charabanc 1915 of Auckland Veteran & Vintage Car Club.
1916 Dennis fire engine.
1916 Dennis fire engine.
Lawson Baird has a conversation with Terry Lewis of Queensland while they warm their hands on the...
Lawson Baird has a conversation with Terry Lewis of Queensland while they warm their hands on the radiator of a 1916 Dennis fire engine.
1918 Hudson Tourer - Ray & Glenis Miller.
1918 Hudson Tourer - Ray & Glenis Miller.
1910 Clement Bayard - Glenys McKenzie (with the rear of the 1918 Hudson).
1910 Clement Bayard - Glenys McKenzie (with the rear of the 1918 Hudson).
1918 Cadillac 57 - John & Judy Callesen.
1918 Cadillac 57 - John & Judy Callesen.
1905 De Dion Bouton - Barry Birchall.
1905 De Dion Bouton - Barry Birchall.
Irene Hill from Te Puke at the Brighton domain.
Irene Hill from Te Puke at the Brighton domain.

Motoring history re-made in the 62nd Dunedin to Brighton veteran vehicle run.

• Drivers undeterred by rain

Photos by Christine O'Connor; prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.

 

 

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