1909 F.N. (Fabrique Nationale)

This is a photograph that I took at the Broad Street/Cross Lane roundabout in Salford of one of the cars that took part in the Lancashire Automobile Club's Manchester to Blackpool Veteran and Vintage Car Run in June 1965.

It's the 1909 F.N. of Mr W.G.Steele, and the programme of the event had this note about the car:

16.  Mr. W.G. Steele, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent

         F.N. (Fabrique Nationale) Belgium 6-12h.p.

This car was originally owned by the Belgian Royal Family. Its snake horn “Horace” was in the film “School for Scoundrels” with Terry-Thomas. Many times Concours winner, including Grand Concours 1961, International Goodwood. This car is one of the many exhibits on show in Trentham Gardens, Staffordshire, Motor Museum, which also houses all forms of antique travel. Competed in all the previous Manchester/Blackpool Rallies and won the Vigzol Trophy in 1964.

N.B. The Vigzol Amoco Trophy was awarded for the Veteran or Edwardian car covering the greatest distance to the start under its own power.