Dulcibella, 106, laps up 'ton' trip

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Dulcibella King-Hall will tackle the legendary Brands Hatch circuit in Kent in one of its new fleet of BMW M3s to celebrate her 107th birthday on Saturday.

Miss King-Hall, who will complete her circuit as a passenger, will be the first member of the public to experience the track's new BMW M3s, capable of reaching 0-62mph in 4.8 seconds.

Born in Devon in 1902, Miss King-Hall has lived in Tunbridge Wells since 1983 and currently resides at Halliwell Nursing Home in Kingswood Road, a fully owned subsidiary of the charity, Elizabeth Finn Care.

Lena Akers, social events co-ordinator at Halliwell said: "Cars are an abiding passion of Dulcibella's. During the Second World War she tested a wide variety of vehicles commandeered from civilian use.

"Her love of speed has her constantly asking our mini bus driver 'to go a little faster, please'."

She added: "It's always been my pleasure to grant residents' wishes. This won't be the first time we've been able to do that for Dulcibella.

"The last few years have seen her driven in some style in Rolls Royce limousines and Porsches; cars that conform to her liking for vehicles that have 'sufficient go' in them."

Ms Akers added: "As an experienced tester from the war years, this event sees Dulcibella go full circle in more ways than one.

"What she's really after this time is a chance to go that bit faster than ever before, 100mph or more. She won't be happy with anything less."