I attended the Daffodil Run in Stockbridge organised by The Bean Car Club on the 14th of April.
The Bean Car Club caters for all makes of vintage and veteran cars up to and including 1939, was founded over 50 years ago by the late Rex Tapley who felt that there should be a club for the less celebrated cars. This started as The Bean Register but soon expanded to become the Bean Car Club when owners of other makes wanted to join.
Today The Bean Car Club organises several events throughout the year.
The Daffodil Run first took place in 1964 and ran from Bracknell to Beaulieu and has had several changes over the years to the start and end point.
for 2024, the start would be at The New Inn, Heckfield with an additional sign on point at the Grosvenor Hotel in Stockbridge, Then a drive to the Alice Lisle in The New Forrest for a picnic then back to the village hall in Kings Somborne to end the run.
The run is done in aid of the Marie Curie whose emblem is the daffodil.
So far 2024 has been a mixed bag weather wise but, the sun shone for The Daffodil Run and a wide range of vehicles turned out.
Below are my photos from the event.
1953 MG TD
1935 Model Y Ford.
1930 Ford Model A Roadster.
1937 Rover 10.
1933 Rolls Royce Phantom II.
1948 Morris Z Van.
1933 Austin Seven.
1914 Model T Ford
1931 Lagonda 3 Litre Tourer.
1938 Alvis 12/70.
1935 Hillman Aero Minx.
1930 Austin EA Sports.
1952 Riley RMA.
1936 Riley Sprite.
1938 Lagonda V12 Le Mans.
1936 Austin Seven Ulster.
1933 Austin Seven Tourer.
1951 MG TD.
1934 Rolls Royce Phantom.
1935 Riley Lynx.
1926 Morris Cowley Bullnose.
1928 Austin Heavy 12/4
1926 Bean 14hp.
1936 British Salmson.
1937 Rover 12.
1932 Austin 10/4.
1928 Austin Heavy 12/4.
1937 Alvis Speed 4.3 litre.
1938 Triumph Vitesse Free-Flow.
1928 Lagonda 2 litre.
1930 Rolls Royce 20/25
1915 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Alpine
1939 Riley 12 DHC.
1934 Bentley 3.5 litre.
1927 Morris Cowley.
1940 Triumph Dolomite Roadster Coupe.
1936 Riley Kestrel Sprite.
So far 2024 has been a mixed bag weather wise but, the sun shone for The Daffodil Run and a wide range of vehicles turned out.
My favourite car from this event was the 1938 Lagonda V12 Le Mans, you heard it long before you saw it and it looked fantastic.
My thanks to David Mane of The Bean Car Club for his assistance on the day.
For further information about The Bean Car Club please visit
Who knows, will you be joining them on next years Daffodil Run?
