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BID AT BONHAMS FOR VETERAN CAR AND RUN

Friday 29 October 2004 - Entries may have long closed for this years London to Brighton Veteran Car Run but one lucky auction bidder may still have the chance to participate.

On Friday 5 November, just 2 days before the Brighton Run, Bonhams of New Bond Street, London, will be auctioning a 1903 Orient Buckboard 4hp two-seater.

This stunning vehicle was the product of the Waltham Manufacturing Co. of Massachusetts, USA and was first marketed as `The cheapest automobile in the world - everyone should have one.'

One lucky person can have one and will automatically be entered into the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run on Sunday 7 November 2004 - courtesy of the previous owner.

For more information on the auction at Bonhams all-new sale rooms in Bond Street, please visit www.bonhams.com

The annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is the world's longest running motoring event and one of the most testing veteran car endurance event. For detailed information about the new-look 3-day event please visit www.LBVCR.com

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Note to editors:

1. Bonhams auction will take place at 2pm on Friday 5 November 2004 +44 (0) 20 7629 6602

2. The annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is organised by Motion Works UK Limited on behalf of The Royal Automobile Club. Please contact Motion Works on +44(0)1280 841 062 or info@LBVCR.com

3. For media information please contact the Event Media Officer, Wendy J Nash on +44(0)7976 415 553 or wendy@LBVCR.com