1935 RAC Rally Eastbourne Trophy

 In the style of an Art Deco nude holding aloft a hop with a winged RAC motif. Mounted on an onyx base attached with plaque reading "1935 RAC Rally Eastbourne". The figure is made of silver gilded metal. Lovely item in excellent condition. Minor deforming of the hoop held by the figure.

There were 308 entries, with start cities being Buxton (29 cars), Edinburgh (22), Harrogate (19), Leamington (77), Liverpool (10), London (100), Torquay (33), Yarmouth (18). The destination
town was Eastbourne. 28 competitors did not start, 36 failed to arrive at Eastbourne. Event number and  date 4th RAC Rally 27-29 March 1935

A lovely piece of motoring history and a great Art Deco piece. Secure postage arranged -  £795