Good news for owners and enthusiasts of the J40 pedal cars, originally built by Austin, and now the tradition continues through the J40 Car Company. J40 Motor Company races ahead in 2022. They tell us: J40 Motor Company to offer a continually updated range of restored and unrestored cars for sale A brand-new range of exclusive J40 continuation cars will launch Full factory … [Read more...]
Classics Information
Fitting a front anti-roll bar to an Austin A30 or A35
Hylton Reid explains how he installed a front anti-roll bar to his Austin A30 (the same techniques can be applied to the structurally similar A35). (All text and photographs copyright Hylton Reid). When the Austin A30 was first introduced it was fitted with an anti-roll bar to the rear suspension. The considered opinion was to remove this to improve handling and to fit a front anti … [Read more...]
February date for the next British Motor Museum evening quiz
The next quiz night at The British Motor Museum will take place on Tuesday 8th February 2022... The British Motor Museum Quiz Night is back by popular demand on Tuesday 8 February, following on from the highly successful inaugural quiz held in November. The fun and entertaining evening will again be led by special guest Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics Magazine. Danny Hopkins, … [Read more...]
Motoring For Fun – MSV’s ‘Drive!’ at Donington Park in Three British Classics.
George Loveridge describes an enjoyable 'classic' day out to Donington Park... Giles Dive, Jim, Guy, and George Loveridge take their classic British cars to Donington Park for trackside action at one of Motorsport Vision’s ‘Drive!’ events. All words and photos ©George Loveridge At the close of 2020, I was checking my emails when a notification from MSV (Motorsport Vision) popped up, … [Read more...]
New Senior Archivist joins the British Motor Museum
Imogen Watts takes on the role of Senior Archivist at the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce the appointment of Imogen Watts as its new Senior Archivist. Imogen will be responsible for the overall running of the Archive department, looking after the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust’s nationally recognised, Designated collections of documents, film and … [Read more...]
Beaulieu looks ahead to a busy year of events
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is looking forward to a full programme of events through 2022... (All photographs from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). This is what they say: Beaulieu is getting ready for an exciting new year, with historic motors and characters coming to life, the new Bond in Motion – No Time To Die exhibition, and a packed events calendar, all in the year of … [Read more...]
Formula 1 fun at British Motor Museum
February 2022 Half-term break provides Formula 1 interest at Gaydon... The British Motor Museum team tells us... It’s all about Formula 1 fun at the British Motor Museum during half term from 19 – 27 February with a host of exciting racing themed family activities! Families can also discover the much loved British sports cars from manufacturers such as Morgan, Lotus, Triumph, McLaren and Aston … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum gears up for a busy 2022
Above: A 'Gaydon Gathering' at The British Motor Museum A full schedule of events has been arranged for 2022 at The British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum has announced a schedule of over 30 motoring shows including several new events for 2022. This is a sizable increase on previous years and is testament to the popularity and demand for events at the Museum. On Tuesday 18 January … [Read more...]
A ‘Basic’ Ford Anglia called Mary – here’s her story
A fascinating true tale of a much-loved 1960 Ford Anglia 105E – ‘Two hundred pounds well spent'... Auboné Braddon describes how ‘Mary’ the Basic Anglia 105E came into his life and has stayed for 33 years so far! (All words and photographs in the story by, and copyright, Auboné Braddon). Kim says, “Before Auboné tells the story of his Anglia ‘Mary’, a little background information may be … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum invites you to meet the team in their ‘Factor us In’ exhibition
Evening event at the British Motor Museum on Tuesday 18th January 2022 showcases the 'Factor Us In' team and characters... all about the U.K.'s motor industry and its history. The British Motor Museum is to host an exclusive evening for visitors to join the ‘Factor Us In’ exhibition team and delve deeper into the history of the West Midlands motor industry. This special evening takes place on 18 … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro sport – modern classic ownership continues to be fun
Progress! In the fourth instalment of this series, Jeremy Walton tells us that he has been enjoying his Audi TT quattro sport, while continuing to improve it... (Kim adds: If you are interested in reading the three previous instalments of Jeremy’s story of his ownership so far of this car, please enter ‘Audi TT quattro sport’ into the search box on our Wheels-Alive website, to find and … [Read more...]
‘No Time To Die’ Land Rover Defender on display at The British Motor Museum
'No Time To Die' Land Rover Defender can be seen at The British Motor Museum... James Bond fans are in for a treat as one of the Land Rover Defenders from the latest Bond film ‘No Time to Die’ is now on display at the British Motor Museum. The film, which stars Daniel Craig in his fifth and final Bond film, aired in cinemas on 30 September. One of three Defender V8s used in the high octane … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum conference facilities gain ‘Silver’ accreditation
Eco-focused conference facilities win 'Silver' award for the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum is the first Museum to be accredited with ‘Silver’ status by Greengage ECOsmart, the accreditation programme which recognises and supports eco-friendly hotels and conference venues that meet certified standards of sustainability. Silver status is awarded to venues who have taken steps to … [Read more...]
Christmas presents galore from The British Motor Museum
Looking for a great Christmas present for a classic vehicle enthusiast, or fancy a seasonal meal and/or family activities? Try the British Motor Museum... They tell us... Visitors to the British Motor Museum will be spoilt for choice this Christmas with a selection of Christmas events and gift ideas. Christmas lunches are available on 12, 16 and 17 December and are open to visitors, local … [Read more...]
PARTICIPANTS GALORE AT THE 2021 CLASSIC VEHICLE GATHERING AT KMJ RESTORATIONS IN EXETER
Auboné Braddon was there – indeed he was very much involved with the event – and reports on it. (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Auboné Braddon). The Classic Vehicle movement in the South West is certainly full of enthusiasm and this was very evident at KMJ Restorations Classic Vehicle Gathering on Sunday 17th October on the Marsh Barton Trading Estate in Exeter. This is … [Read more...]
Classic car groups and the DVLA work together towards solving registration difficulties…
Classic car owners will be delighted to hear of the first steps towards progress in resolving registration problems with the DVLA... DVLA AND CLASSIC CAR GROUPS JOIN FORCES IN THIS MISSION The inaugural meeting of the Historic and Classic Vehicle User Group took place on 7th October 2021. This brought together the DVLA, key membership groups, the Association of Old Vehicle Clubs in Northern … [Read more...]
The name’s Bond… at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
BOND IN MOTION – NO TIME TO DIE EXHIBITION, NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, BEAULIEU REPORT & PHOTOS (APART FROM THREE IMAGES FROM THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, AND INDIVIDUALLY CREDITED) COPYRIGHT CHRIS ADAMSON, WHO ATTENDED... Film fans visiting that National Motor Museum at Beaulieu will be hoping to be stirred rather than shaken by a new big screen inspired exhibition. ‘Bond in Motion – No … [Read more...]
‘Esports’ gaming at The British Motor Museum during the October half-term
New activities over the coming half-term break... The British Motor Museum has teamed up with the University of Warwick this half term from Saturday 23 to Thursday 28 October to host their new, state-of-the-art Esports Centre. This is the first time that the Esports Centre has taken to the road giving visitors to the Museum the opportunity to have a go on one of the 24 gaming … [Read more...]
Discounted entry to The British Motor Museum under ‘National Lottery Days Out’ campaign…
Buy a Lotto ticket and get a £25 voucher... Visitors to the British Motor Museum will be able to redeem a £25 voucher on admission this autumn thanks to its participation in a new National Lottery Days Out campaign with VisitBritain, the national tourism agency. National Lottery players who purchase a Lotto ticket from this October, will be able to redeem a £25 voucher against entry tickets to … [Read more...]
Quiz Night at The British Motor Museum
Coming very soon – a new Quiz Night at the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum is to host a brand new Quiz Night on Tuesday 9 November, in the first of a new series of Museum Lates running over the winter months. The quiz will be led by special guest Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics Magazine. All proceeds of the event will go towards the vital work of the British Motor … [Read more...]
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