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Old meets new in Pall Mall motoring spectacle

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The deckchair re-enactment society enjoyed their day out

More than 130 cars have been admired on London's Pall Mall as St James's Motoring Spectacle returned to the capital.

Organised by the Royal Automobile Club with the permission of Westminster City Council, the event is seen as the curtain-raiser to the following day's London to Brighton Car Run.

The St James's Spectacle showcased vehicles from the birth of motoring to the most recent hypercars.

About 75 pre-1905 vehicles took part - and they, with hundreds of others, will join Sunday's run to Brighton.

Pedal power was also celebrated, with a collection spanning veteran bicycles and early motorcycles through to modern electric bikes.

News imageAsad Ahmad/BBC An iridescent car is admired by passers-byAsad Ahmad/BBC
Perfect for just popping to the shops
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This man laughs as he remembers that along with his sofa and some levers, he meant to bring the rest of his car
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Brum had a new coat of red paint before his adventure in Big Town
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"Honestly, it was this big"
News imageAsad Ahmad/BBC A red sports car draws a crowd of young men wearing trainersAsad Ahmad/BBC
One for those who prefer a more pared-back aesthetic
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Two young drivers who hopefully won't be behind the wheel in the Brighton run

The RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run takes place on Sunday 2 November.

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