The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from the Museum). The National Motor Museum exhibition Racing Pride: Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community in Motorsport has won the category of ‘Celebrating LGBTQ Sporting Heritage’ at the Sporting Heritage 2025 Awards. The Awards aim to recognise a breadth of activity taking place across the heritage sector, platforming voices which … [Read more...]
Classics Information
Sunbeam 1000hp to make post-restoration debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, tells us... (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). The mighty Sunbeam 1000hp, the first car to achieve a land speed record of 200 mph, will be heading off to the USA in 2026 and has been invited to take centre stage in next year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. The mighty Sunbeam 1000hp will make its post-restoration debut at the … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to be the new home for the Autocar Archive
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is proud to announce that it will be the new home of the physical Autocar Archive. Autocar is the world’s longest-running car magazine and its archive has been available to access digitally since 2023 through a partnership with Exact Editions. Following the completion of that … [Read more...]
MG PR3 prototype displayed at the NEC Classic Car Show by The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum exhibited at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham from 7-9 November when it displayed the PR3, a landmark prototype for the Rover Group, which served as the blueprint for the MGF. This is the first time in decades that this car was on view to the public. The Museum was … [Read more...]
Members of Highland Car Club meet at Inverness Town House as a taster for the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally – January 2026
The 2026 Monte Carlo Classique/Historic Rallywill soon be starting... Members of Highland Car Club gathered at Inverness Town House as a taster for the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally which will be starting from the iconic John O'Groats signpost on January 29th 2026. The rally will mark the centenary of the John O' Groats start when a group of intrepid adventurers left the windswept … [Read more...]
A Palace House Christmas (at Beaulieu)… Work starts on a 14 ft panto dame and other magical features
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Preparations are underway for A Palace House Christmas as talented costume, artwork and floristry designers build theatrical installations which will tell the magical story of pantomime at Beaulieu. Designers extraordinaire Charlotte Lloyd Webber and Adrian Lillie and their CLW Event Design team* are busy creating a towering 14ft … [Read more...]
Two Famtastic Awards for The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has scooped two awards in the Famtastic Awards 2025 which were announced on 31 October at The Village Hotel in Blackpool. Judged by a panel of events industry specialists, the awards celebrate and recognise the top agents and venues nationwide. The Museum has been awarded … [Read more...]
DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses – Wheels-Alive ‘Part Five’: Findings in greater depth
Further to Wheels-Alive’s initial summary of the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to electric power... In this, the final instalment of our five-part analysis, Dave Moss once again delves deeper into the complexities of the resulting information available. This feature covers: Section 4 on: Q and QNI … [Read more...]
DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses – Wheels-Alive ‘Part Four’: More findings in greater depth
Further to Wheels-Alive’s initial summary of the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to electric power, Dave Moss once more delves deeper into the resulting information available. This feature covers the sections on 'Kit-built and kit-converted vehicles', and 'Radically altered vehicles' and 'Vehicles … [Read more...]
Wheels-Alive visits Burlen Fuel Systems at Salisbury
Kim Henson takes a trip to Salisbury, the home of Burlen Fuel Systems, to see how the firm can help classic enthusiasts keep their cars’ fuel delivery equipment in top form. (All words and photographs © Kim Henson, apart from some photographs from Burlen Fuel Systems, as individually credited.) It was back in 1971 when Burlen Services was started in the city of Salisbury by John Burnett and Mike … [Read more...]
Beaulieu event dates for 2026 announced
Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Visitors can look forward to another action-packed year of Beaulieu events in 2026, with something for everyone to enjoy. From fun-filled family motoring days to must-see rallies for enthusiasts, dates have been announced for Beaulieu’s most popular shows. Motoring fans won’t want to miss their favourite Simply rally. Set in the … [Read more...]
This Halloween, at the British Motor Museum, ride in the Ford Anglia from Harry Potter
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). This Halloween the British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to hop in the Ford Anglia from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for an unforgettable ride around the Museum grounds! On 31 October dressing up as a favourite, witch, wizard or magical character is highly encouraged for visitors to get … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlisted in the Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has been selected as one of three finalists in the Museums & Collections category in this year’s Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards. The annual Awards recognise outstanding achievements within the British historic motoring and motorsport world. The judges had an … [Read more...]
Disney and Pixar ‘Cars’ roll into the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu just in time for the October 2025 half-term
The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from the National Motor Museum). Grab your camera and get ready to say Ka Chow this October half-term as some of the world’s most beloved stars from the Disney and Pixar Cars franchise cruise into the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu. From 25 October 2025, some very special guests will be making a picture-puurfect pit stop at … [Read more...]
DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses – Wheels-Alive ‘Part Three’: Further findings in greater depth
Further to Wheels-Alive’s initial summary of the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to electric power, Dave Moss now delves deeper into the resulting information available. This feature covers the sections on 'Rebuilt vehicles' and 'Restored vehicles'... If you missed it, or wish to refer back to it, the … [Read more...]
Sustainable fuels available for the 2026 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run participants
The world's longest-running motoring event embraces sustainable fuels... Specifically formulated SUSTAIN Classic Veteran 80 fuel available to all participants in the 2025 RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Next month’s RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (Sunday, 2 November) will celebrate motoring’s past and embrace its future, with a … [Read more...]
DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses – Wheels-Alive ‘Part Two’: Findings in greater depth
Further to Wheels-Alive’s initial summary of the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to electric power, Dave Moss now delves deeper into the resulting information available. This feature covers the sections on 'Historic and classic vehicles registration' and 'The reconstructed classic scheme'... If you … [Read more...]
Folklore and Phantoms at Beaulieu this October half-term
Of course Beaulieu is known for its motoring heritage, but there is much else to see and enjoy there too. especially for families. Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). This October half-term, enter a world of autumnal magic at Beaulieu and uncover the secrets of New Forest Folklore and Phantoms between 25 October – 2 November. Wander the mysterious ruins of Beaulieu … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum at Beaulieu shortlisted for prestigious international historic motoring award
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Museum or Collection of the Year at the 2025 International Historic Motoring Awards. The Museum team tells us... (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). The Museum has been recognised in the Museum or Collection of the Year reflecting its exceptional contributions to … [Read more...]
Klassikstadt – a motoring mecca in Frankfurt, well worth a visit if you are in Germany
Rachel Henson explored this fascinating automotive centre with plenty to offer all car enthusiasts. (All words and photographs © Rachel Henson). There is an unexpected motoring gem in the suburbs of Frankfurt, a short distance from the city centre. Klassikstadt is part workshop, part museum, part parking garage for interesting vehicles, and for those of us whose piggy bank can’t quite extend … [Read more...]
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