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To celebrate the programme’s hundredth car, Mike Brewer and Edd China set about restoring a Darracq Type L. The pair hope to showcase the revived vehicle by taking it on the historic London‑to‑Brighton run. The restoration highlights classic engineering and aims to prove the car can handle the demanding fifty‑mile journey.

Veteran Car is a television programme that presents a single episode focused on classic motoring. The series centres on the restoration and enjoyment of historic vehicles, offering viewers a glimpse into the world of automotive heritage. In this particular instalment, the show follows two well‑known enthusiasts as they undertake a special project. To mark the milestone of acquiring their 100th automobile, the pair – Mike Brewer and Edd China – set about bringing a Darracq Type L back to life. The restoration work involves painstaking attention to detail, with both men applying their expertise to return the early‑20th‑century car to a road‑worthy condition. Their ultimate aim is to use the revived Darracq for a celebrated journey. The intended destination for the newly restored vehicle is the iconic London‑to‑Brighton run, a historic outing that has long attracted classic‑car aficionados. By preparing the Darracq Type L for this particular event, Brewer and China hope not only to showcase the car’s restored capabilities but also to celebrate the achievement of reaching a century of collected automobiles. The episode follows their progress, highlighting the challenges and satisfaction that come with reviving a piece of motoring history for such a renowned drive.