24-litre Napier-Railton (Kop Hill Climb 2013)

It is of no particular relevance but I did upload this shot to that other site!

From www.speedhunters.com/2013/01/napier-railton-car-feature/ by Jonathan Moore -
“There are some cars which have the power to completely captivate all of those around them just by their mere presence. No sound. No fanfare. Car people just know when there’s something special around. Heads turn, a crowd gathers. Jaws hang open. I know of few cars that have this power more than the astonishing Napier-Railton, a car which is 80 years old. I think this is one of the most beautiful, imposing cars ever made. And then you hear the 24-litre aero engine running: grown men weep, children gasp, angels sing. The aero engine at the heart of the Napier-Railton is the sound of a thousand storms. It’s the sound of… victory.”

Normally, everyone stays behind the barriers but not so when the Napier-Railton appeared in the Start area!!!

Shortly after taking this shot she burst into life some 6 feet from where I was standing...........................“the sound of a thousand storms” and then some :-)))

Watch/Listen here -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJWsLtXrZw