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...]
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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...]
Introduction to the Wheels-Alive analysis of results from the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to electric power.
Dave Moss reports on this important 'call for evidence' and responses to it. Kim writes: I am greatly indebted to my colleague Dave Moss for his in-depth and very time-consuming work in analysing in detail the published results from the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’, as outlined above. These results run to many pages and many thousands of words, and rather than try to include all these in one huge … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlised for a Green Spark Award
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and images from the Museum). The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist for a Green Spark Award at the Power of Place: Midlands Museum Awards 2025. The Awards celebrate museums that show commitment to sustainable practices, in any aspect of their work, from sustainable exhibitions to innovative energy management. The Museum was … [Read more...]
Enjoy sounds, science and sustainability at The British Motor Museum this half-term, October 2025
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is inviting families to enjoy an adventure of sounds, science and sustainability with Beep-Beep, Build! this half term from 25 October – 2 November. Children can make LEGO® car models for local community pantries this Christmas, join the scientists in the lab for Beep-Beep, Boom! … [Read more...]
Toyota’s fascinating history – notably concentrating on the enduringly popular Corona model, which arrived in Britain exactly 60 years ago, on 1st October 1965
Long lives, big anniversaries - and big numbers - by Dave Moss (All photographs © Toyota). Though just pre-dated by the original Land Cruiser, Toyota's first post war passenger car was also the first to have been entirely designed and built in Japan when it appeared on its home market during 1955. Badged as the Toyopet Crown - named after the long established loom manufacturing company from … [Read more...]
McLaren M23 joins Icons of F1 display at Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us... (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). A special display at the National Motor Museum, on until 2nd November 2025, marks 75 years since the inaugural Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship in 1950. The temporary exhibition brings together iconic Formula 1 racing cars, including cars from World Championship winning teams. A car is displayed for every decade and the 1970s … [Read more...]
Preview rally at John O’Groats at the weekend in advance of the UK start of the Monte Historique/Classique Rally in January 2026
Signposting the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally, starting on 29th January... Photographs by Colin Campbell Photography. Members of the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club gathered at John O' Groats as a taster for the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally which will be starting from the iconic signpost on January 29th 2026. The rally will mark the centenary of the … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlisted for the 2026 West Midlands Tourism Awards
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026. The Museum has been nominated for an award in the Large Visitor Attraction category and will find out if it has won this highly coveted award at a special ceremony in early 2026. Forty of … [Read more...]
1,000 Mile Trial Survivor Honoured in Special Commemorative Artwork
Historic Wolseley featured in Steve Goodwin commission ahead of this year’s RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run This year’s RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (Sunday 2 November) will mark the 125th anniversary of the seminal 1,000 Mile Trial of 1900. To commemorate this milestone in motoring history, the Royal Automobile Club has commissioned a special artwork by … [Read more...]
Archaeological dig at Buckler’s Hard reveals preserved 18th Century shipyard slipway
Buckler's Hard, not far from the motoring history mecca at Beaulieu, has had some fascinating and vitally important aspects of its shipbuilding past uncovered in an archaeological 'dig' during the summer of 2025. The Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust tells us... (All words and photographs from the Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust). A huge amount of ‘finds’ have been discovered at Buckler’s Hard as … [Read more...]
Alex Brundle and Charlotte Vowden to drive in the 2025 Veteran Car Run for the British Motor Musem
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from the British Motor Museum). Racing driver and broadcaster, Alex Brundle, and presenter Charlotte Vowden will drive the 1899 Wolseley Voiturette on this year’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. The Wolseley is one of several pre-1905 cars that the British Motor Museum will be entering into the famous Run. Alex Brundle is a … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2025 – Wheels-Alive was there
Kim Henson reports on this year’s classic extravaganza for components and complete vehicles. (Words © Kim Henson; Photographs © Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited). Each year, as we say goodbye to summer and autumnal hints arrive in the form of mellow-coloured leaves and morning dew-drenched grass, Beaulieu International Autojumble arrives. For me this has always been a … [Read more...]
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