All about a drive in a 1925 Austin Seven from Buenos Aires to New York... ...Reviewed by Kim Henson. Author: John Coleman Originally published in the 1960s; the version reviewed re-published in 1996 by: New European Publications Ltd. 260 pages (paperback) UK Price: Varies (no longer in print but used copies are available from a variety of sources. Current typical prices (March 2024) … [Read more...]
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Photography by Rick Guest goes on display at The National Motor Museum
Feats of engineering, personal endeavour, endurance, and achievement that pushed the boundaries, are the themes of a new exhibition showcasing the hyper-detailed photography of Rick Guest at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. They tell us: (Words from The National Motor Museum; all images © National Motor Museum / Rick Guest). “Closer to the Edge – Precision Photography by Rick Guest” … [Read more...]
A fascinating insight into the MG/Rover car that never was (well, almost)…
No longer languishing at Longbridge... a missing link between old and new - by Dave Moss. Anyone interested in preserving the history of Britain's once proud motor industry will surely have welcomed recent news that the British Motor Museum has secured the long-term loan of eight historic cars from MG Motor UK. All have been in storage since 2005, and all depict key moments in the MG and Rover … [Read more...]
Whatever happened to those classic movie motors?
Off the back of the Oscars, researchers have revealed where classic movie motors are today, finding that some are still driving on UK roads in 2024! With cars and film going hand in hand thanks to so many memorable car chases and driving scenes, the team at Scrap Car Comparison have cross referenced the numberplates found in movies from Harry Potter to the Italian Job, with the gov.uk website - … [Read more...]
Stolen Ford Escort Mark I is still missing…
Where is Graham King's Escort? He would welcome any news regarding its whereabouts... Graham King’s bronze-coloured Ford Escort Mark I two door saloon, registration UFX 365L, has still not been located. It was stolen on April 12th, 2022 from a private driveway in Wallisdown, east Dorset, and it is believed that it was taken in the early hours of the morning. Graham is definitely not giving up … [Read more...]
Heritage Fund grant awarded to The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
National Lottery Heritage Fund grant will enable a transformation at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu... They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum). The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is celebrating today after receiving a £226,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for an exciting new project. The project will see the Museum building refurbished, … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host a new exhibit featuring Austin and Morris at work
Austin and Morris feature at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). Almost three years since the office of Herbert Austin was painstakingly packaged up from inside the Longbridge plant, the British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that a new exhibit – the offices of Herbert Austin & William Morris side by side – will open on … [Read more...]
The British Motor Museum employs a carbon offsetting scheme
A more sustainable future is promised for conference organisers using The British Motor Museum... The Museum tells us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum, one of the Midlands leading venues for conferences and events, announces a partnership with carbon offsetting specialists Tree-V for a brand new sustainable offering for conference … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum announces a new collaboration, with Peter James Insurance
The British Motor Museum and Peter James Insurance are working together in a new collaboration... The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce a new partnership with one of the UK’s leading classic vehicle insurance brands Peter James Insurance for 2024. As part of this, Peter James Insurance has … [Read more...]
Events at Beaulieu in 2024 provide automotive and motorcycle interest for everyone
A multitude of enticing car (and motorcycle) shows on the Beaulieu agenda through 2024... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). From sports cars to 4X4s, motorbikes to camper vans, hot hatchbacks to luxury saloons, all manner of amazing motors will be taking over the Beaulieu grounds throughout the packed 2024 rally season. No matter if you’re crazy about cars and motorbikes, … [Read more...]
‘Feel the Need for Speed’ – at The British Motor Museum this Easter
Activities at The British Motor Museum this Easter... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). This Easter from 23 March – 14 April, the British Motor Museum is inviting families to explore some of Britain’s fastest cars. The pursuit of speed has driven car manufacturers in Britain for decades. From sports cars to land speed record cars, engineers have always been … [Read more...]
Suzuki celebrates 40 years of the Swift, in all its generations
Swift eras – Suzuki looks back on four decades of their well-respected Swift models. They tell us: (All words and images from Suzuki). In the lead up to the introduction of the all-new Swift Hybrid this Spring, Suzuki would like to reflect over the last 40 years of evolution of its highly popular and important global model and provide an insight into its development since 1983. This … [Read more...]
A new show, ‘Rustival’ is coming to The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is set to host a brand new show, 'Rustival'... They tell us: (Words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum will be hosting a brand-new family-friendly show for the 2024 season. Rustival, which will take place on Saturday, 9 March, is an all-new classic/young-timer car and vehicle show hosted by YouTubers Ian and Carly from HubNut, Matt … [Read more...]
Ford Heritage Collection cars join displays at The British Motor Museum
Cars from the Ford Heritage Collection arrive at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). Part of the Ford of Britain Heritage Collection will be displayed at the British Motor Museum from Friday 2 February. The Museum is delighted to reveal that a new selection of seven vehicles from the Heritage Collection will join the existing Ford … [Read more...]
Discounted tickets still available for Beaulieu’s Supercar Weekend – but not for long!
'Early bird' tickets still available – but act now before they all go! Beaulieu tells us: (All words and imaged from Beaulieu). The last few early bird tickets for the 2024 Beaulieu Supercar Weekend are still available to buy, but with the last few hundred discounted tickets left out of a limited run of just 1,000, they won’t hang around for long! What better excuse to blast away the winter … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Longbridge factory, on Tuesday 12th March, at The British Motor Museum
An evening celebration of 'Longbridge Legacies' will take place on Tuesday 12th March at The British Motor Museum. They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has announced an exciting new Museum Late event - “Longbridge Legacies”. The Museum will host a special evening to celebrate the Longbridge Factory, its achievements and its impact on … [Read more...]
The British Motor Museum attends ‘Salon Retromobile’ in Paris
The British Motor Museum is excited to announce it will attend the ‘48th Salon Retromobile’ 2024 event in Paris for the first time. They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The show, regarded as France’s biggest and best celebration of automotive history and culture with over 130,000 visitors expected, runs from 31 January to 4 February, with a spectacular display … [Read more...]
The future of energy – at the heart of half-term activities at The British Motor Museum
Half-term activities this February, 2024, at The British Motor Museum, will focus on the future of energy. They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 10 – 25 February, the British Motor Museum is inviting families to switch on to the future of energy. All over the world, car manufacturers are realising the need to consider alternative forms of … [Read more...]
Land Speed Record Sunbeam 1000hp restoration fund reaches milestone – but more support is needed
Land Speed Sunbeam 1000hp restoration reaches fundraising milestone at National Motor Museum The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu has started the year with news that it has reached the £50,000 mark with its Sunbeam 1000hp restoration campaign. They tell us (all words and images from the National Motor Museum): The Museum is now appealing for more support to get the restoration to the next … [Read more...]
Austin A30/A35 – Fitting electrically-operated windows
Hylton Reid describes in detail how he installed electrically-operated windows in the doors of his Austin A30 (pictured above), during his extensive programme of restoration and upgrades to the car. (All words and images by, and copyright, Hylton Reid.) Fitting electrically operated windows in the front doors of an Austin A30 or A35 is an obvious modification, since the windows only move up … [Read more...]
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