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London Historic Trophy showcases retro cars at Brands Hatch

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:34 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

London Historic Trophy showcases retro cars at Brands Hatch

Summary

The London Historic Trophy event at Brands Hatch this weekend featured over 300 vintage cars from the 1920s to the 1990s. Highlights included demonstration runs celebrating the Group C sportscar era, with notable appearances like Kenny Acheson's reunion with the Sauber-Mercedes C9, a car that won the 1989 Brands Hatch 1000km. The event offered a platform for enthusiasts and collectors to appreciate the history and evolution of motorsports.

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Key Details

•Over 300 cars displayed, dating from the 1920s to 1990s.
•Kenny Acheson reunited with Sauber-Mercedes C9 from 1989.
•Event features demonstrations of historic Group C sportscars.
•Event highlights the significance of vintage motorsport culture.
•Celebration includes static displays and nostalgic car runs.

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2:34 PMAutosport — Retro tin-tops entertain at Brands Hatch London Historic Trophy event

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On a weekend when the raucous Group C sportscar era was celebrated with demonstration runs and static displays, including Kenny Acheson being reunited with the Sauber-Mercedes C9 he won the 1989 Brands Hatch 1000km race with Mauro Baldi, the London Historic Trophy event produced plenty of standout moments as over 300 cars dating from the 1920s-1990s were showcased. The story of both Historic ...Keep reading
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