As the wintery weather finally starts to recede, Matt looks back at last year's Journées d'Automne event with a superb gallery of photos.
I was back at the Journées d'Automne event in France's Champagne region in October last year, the full story of which you can read in my latest Daytona update. In the meantime, here are some pictures from the event. The weather was rather inclement through the weekend and the damp affected my camera, but fortunately my friend Jonny Shears was on hand to shoot some pictures for us.
Journées d'Automne is organised by Pro First and Ecurie Epicure with support from sponsors Chapal, Cadot, Briston watches, Galerie Stradale, Ateliers Auguste and Veuve Clicquot.
All photos are copyright Jonny Shears.
Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS in the paddock at Circuit des Ecuyers
Rare Panhard in the paddock
Bugattis take cover from the rain
Double Zagato TZ and SZ at the Chateau de Conde lunch on the Saturday
Pre war Jaguar SS100 and Talbot 105
The Drive Cult Daytona chases the RS back to the Circuit
E Type and Alfa TZ
Sponsor Veuve Clicquot's umbrellas came in handy
Line up for the start of the Sunday morning drive in Fere en Tardenois
A Seven leads the cavalcade
One of the event organisers Étienne Raynaud in his Jaguar XK120
Mid-morning stop in Laon
Porsche 912 passes Triumph TR2
Wrapping up in warm clothes was a must if the top was down
Rare Simca Abarth at the Chateau Barive finish
The event draws an eclectic mix of classics
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