For the third year Ray Rushton offered his car, a 1904 Wolseley, to the RNLI for sponsorship in last November's Veteran Car Run. His passenger was Charlie Smithers, Comedian of The Year in 1974. More than £3,000 was raised. In addition 'life-yards' of the route from London to Brighton were sold for Wp each, the holders being entitled to take part in a free draw for premium bonds.

Other districts gave good support and the seven prizewinners came from a number of different parts of the country.

photograph by courtesy of Len Thorpe..