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100 year centenary of the most successful Alvis racing driver who 100 years ago in 1923 was the outright winner of the JCC 200 Mile Race at Brooklands driving an Alvis 12/50 at an average speed of 93.29mph. This extremely high- profile international event was clearly pivotal in putting Alvis on the motoring map.

Despite some heavy rain for much of the day, some of it torrential, our annual Sumer Picnic proceeded as planned. Our venue was again the National Trusts Great Chalfield Manor, the magnificent fifteenth - century manor house and beautiful Arts & Crafts – style gardens located near Bradford on Avon, in Wiltshire.

The Sherborne School Courts Historic Vehicle Rally is probably the most prestigious classic car event in the South West of England. It is an annual charity Classic car day organised by the Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles which commences with a road run through some beautiful Dorset countryside followed by a display in the rather grand court at Sherborne School.

A few interesting photos from Tudor Francis, out and about in the South West. Here he is en route from Devon to Crieff in his Alvis.

Guess who is front and centre at the Fougeres Rallye!

"Breaking News" - Malcolm Kindell cleans up at the Scottish AOC IAW.

A great turn out of Alvises at the Staplefield Fete and Car Show on Monday 29th May.

A most enjoyable day was had this weekend at the home of South West committee member, Peter Robson, at his farm which is located in a most beautiful spot on the outskirts of Kingsbridge, Devon.

The South East section decided to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III after the regular Denbies Wine Estate meeting on 14th May. And an excellent turnout there was as well.

The South West Section decided to hold a Drive it Day on Exmoor in Devon in addition to our usual day in Cornwall.