Brooklands, the birthplace of British motor racing, is home to a fascinating museum and the very impressive Mercedes-Benz World. Every October the Museum with Autoitalia Magazine organise a motorsport day at the Museum and on the test track at Mercedes-Benz World. All sorts of competition cars are invited to the event and this year I took along my MG SV.
Queuing up for some hot laps on the MBW test track. The broken concrete circuit is part of the original Campbell road circuit. Note the variety of other competition cars. Not sure the standard F Type and Testerosa count!
In the paddock the variety continues. Note the top fuel dragster. When the engine is running the pit crew need to wear gas masks.
This fearsome Fiat 500 Abarth looks like it is on steroids. It has a 1.8L 220 bhp engine!
A very smart MG M Type Midget Le Mans. A similar car won the 500 Mile Race at Brooklands driven by Lord March’s grandfather, Freddy.
Alfa Romeos 8C and 4C
TT Legend Joey Dunlop’s Ford Transit complete with smart looking BSA
Two more Fiat 500 Abarths, one luke warm and the other hot!
MG SV in front of the iconic Brooklands Club House
JPS Team Lotus transporter. The stock car isn’t quite a Lotus 72.
A team Lotus JPS Motorhome, former home to Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson.
A miraculous survivor of a time when Fiats rusted to oblivion in 5 years! This 128 is immaculate. My Grandad had a green one which I remember with fondness. In production from 1969 to 1985 it was European Car of the Year in 1970 and its front engine front wheel drive design became the standard for most other manufacturers.
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