Day four started in sunshine but finished in pouring rain and high winds. Despite this, and despite having to remove the right-hand headlamp due to a bolt having gone missing, the day could not have gone better and the newly-tuned engine performed as never before. The Civic Reception at the Grand Hotel in Folkestone, arranged by the owner, Michael Stainer, was attended by the Mayor, Cllr Peter Gane, along with members of the Folkestone Automobile Club.
    The Mayor congratulated Julian on having almost made it to the halfway, 500-mile mark and thanked Michael Stainer for his generosity in supplying such an excellent buffet lunch. Julian added his own thanks for the enthusiastic turnout and hoped that the remaining miles would be negotiated without further mishap.
    Julian and Navigator Bill Hiscocks headed home shortly before 1.30, not realising what lay in store up ahead. They arrived back at the Queens Hotel bedraggled, wind-beaten and drenched. After a thorough check of #530, they both headed straight for a hot bath, followed later by a relaxing time at the bar for some much-needed 'internal warmth'!