Tyrrell has featured within these pages quite a lot recently following the now-settled saga over the fate of its famous shed, but more recently Ken Tyrrell’s world-beaters had another matter to celebrate.

To coincide with the release of Richard Jenkins’ new book Tyrrell: The Story of the Tyrrell Racing Organisation, publisher Evro organised the biggest reunion in four decades for the crew, bringing together former drivers, employees and key figures from the Tyrrell dynasty.

Five former drivers – Sir Jackie Stewart, Martin Brundle, Eddie Cheever, Brian Henton and Geoff Lees – were among 50 former employees to meet at the event at the Brooklands Museum.

Three-time world champion Stewart was accompanied by his very first Tyrrell car, the 001, and four of his original mechanics from his spell with the team from 1968-73.

Other cars in attendance included the 011 and 012 of 1983-84, plus members of the Tyrrell family, including Ken’s sons Kenneth and Bob.

There was also a Q&A session with the drivers, plus aerodynamicist Jean-Claude Migeot who spoke about his high-nose design for the 019 that set the modern trend and his memories of working with late designer Harvey Postlethwaite. To cap it off, all three cars had their Cosworth engines started to create a fitting fanfare.