According to the rules, only cars registered before 1905 were eligible to take part.
One of the first cars to cross the start line was a circa 1894 Benz Victoria.
A 1904 Darracq, which starred in the 1953 comedy film Genevieve, also took part in the race.
The driver checks the engine of his car Argyll 1904, standing on Westminster Bridge in London .
The French Teste et Moret, 1900.
Peugeot 1903
The driver sits in his car Argyll 1901, which broke down again.
Australian car Bergmann Orient Express 1898 edition.
Stanley steam car, 1903 edition
