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Archaeological dig at Buckler’s Hard reveals preserved 18th Century shipyard slipway

12th September 2025

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

10th September 2025

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

8th September 2025

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...]

Beaulieu International Autojumble – Happening THIS Saturday and Sunday, 6th and 7th September 2025

5th September 2025

Kim Henson writes,"If you are interested in older vehicles, and/or need parts or indeed are looking to buy a complete classic car or commercial, Beaulieu International Autojumble is the place to be this weekend. It starts tomorrow morning (Saturday 6th September) and continues on Sunday 7th... (Words and photographs © Kim Henson). Classic components galore and whole vehicles (in anything from … [Read more...]

An ‘Evening With Richard Porter’ at The British Motor Museum, this September 15th

30th August 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us (with the above photograph and all words from them)... It has announced another exclusive ‘Evening With’ event on 15 September with Richard Porter, former writer and script editor for the world famous TV shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour, in the hot seat! Richard will be sharing some of his favourite stories from the many exciting, unusual, and occasionally … [Read more...]

Free visits to Buckler’s Hard Museum with Heritage Open Days Festival, this September

28th August 2025

The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (All words and photographs from Buckler's Hard). Visitors are invited to make the most of Heritage Open Days Festival with free entry to Buckler’s Hard Museum from 12th, 13th and 14th September at the maritime village on the banks of the Beaulieu River. Highlights include the exhibition HMS Agamemnon - Navigating the Legend, housed in the Shipwrights … [Read more...]

‘Simply’ great rallies at Beaulieu this September

27th August 2025

As September arrives there are still 'Simply' rallies galore to enjoy at Beaulieu...  Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is now over halfway through its Simply season, with just five more of the outstanding car rallies still to take place. So far, the series has showcased everything from rugged Land Rovers and powerful Fords to classy Aston Martins and … [Read more...]

‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ to celebrate half a century of the XJS

22nd August 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). This year ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ will celebrate 50 years of the Jaguar XJS when it takes place at the British Motor Museum on Sunday 21 September. The event, which is a friendly and informal gathering for Jaguar fans, is not restricted to members of Jaguar clubs, or Jaguar owners. Now in its sixth year, … [Read more...]

Beaulieu is gearing up for the 2025 International Autojumble – and engine start-up of the Sunbeam 1000HP

21st August 2025

Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is gearing up for its iconic International Autojumble, taking place from Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th September. With over 1,000 stands offering spare parts, automobilia, bikes, books and more, this huge outdoor sale is a must for any motoring enthusiast. This year will feature a truly special moment as the engine of the … [Read more...]

More information to come after 26th August regarding DVLA policy changes for classic and modified vehicles

20th August 2025

More to come after 26th August regarding DVLA updating classic and modified car registration policies - by Dave Moss. (Photograph © Kim Henson). The DVLA has announced it will introduce updated notification policies for registration of newly repaired, restored or modified vehicles - with effect from Tuesday August 26th. From that date, what it describes as "like-for-like" repairs and … [Read more...]

The early birds catch a discounted ticket… Beaulieu launches ‘A Palace house Christmas – A magical journey through the story of pantomime’.

20th August 2025

Christmas event tickets already? Yes, and be quick if you would like a discount! Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Early bird tickets on sale as Beaulieu launches A Palace House Christmas – a magical journey through the story of pantomime Beaulieu has unveiled plans to launch A Palace House Christmas with designers extraordinaire … [Read more...]

Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance welcomes DVLA policy changes that support the UK historic vehicles industry for the future

20th August 2025

Vehicle registration policies are amended, helping the classic car industry. The Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance (HCVA) tells us: (All words and photographs from the HCVA). Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance welcomes latest DVLA announcement confirming major changes to vehicle registration policies Previous polices, unchanged since 1980s, hindered some classic car … [Read more...]

Historic car, future stars… four automotive apprentices win rare chance to drive 121 year old car…

15th August 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us... (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). • Four automotive apprentices win once-in-a-lifetime experience to drive 1904 Thornycroft Tourer – in the world’s longest-running motoring event – later this year. • Competition launched by SMMT and British Motor Museum to celebrate industry’s latest generation of apprenticeship talent – with … [Read more...]

First start-up of World Land Speed Record Breaker Sunbeam 1000hp in 90 years, at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

13th August 2025

The National Motor Museum has announced the first public start-up of Sunbeam 1000hp to hear the World Land Speed Record breaker roar for the first time in 90 years, after the rebuild of its rear engine. The much-anticipated start-up follows years of work to strip, clean and restore the colossal 22.5 litre Matabele V12 aero engine, which once produced 435bhp to break the 200mph barrier and make … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum to host DR1VR show for the third consecutive year

12th August 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The DR1VR show is returning to the British Motor Museum on Sunday, 14 September for its third consecutive year! Visitors can once again enjoy a relaxed day out with live music whilst admiring hundreds of modified cars, including modern and classic stance, track builds, and timeless classics. The first … [Read more...]

Jeremy Walton takes his Audi TT quattro sport to the top side of 100,000 miles… and still loves the car

12th August 2025

'Surviving 100,000 miles and delivering plenty of smiles'... In this tenth instalment of his ever-popular series on Wheels-Alive, Jeremy Walton updates us on how his 19 year old Audi TT quattro sport endures pockmarked Britain and still provides fun a-plenty with each drive...  (All words and images © Jeremy Walton). Jeremy writes… Maintenance-modest, individually stylish and at least … [Read more...]

Automotive anniversaries celebrated in 2025 at the Lakeland Motor Museum

9th August 2025

Automotive anniversaries celebrated this year at the Lakeland Motor Museum; they tell us... (All words and photographs from The Lakeland Motor Museum). Cumbria’s Lakeland Motor Museum is having a celebratory year as four of its prized classic vehicles enjoy milestone anniversaries in 2025. Amongst those celebrating is the 100-year-old 1925 Humber 12/25 (pictured below).  The car arrived at the … [Read more...]

Best hypercar line-up so far at this year’s Beaulieu Supercar weekend

5th August 2025

Beaulieu tells us... (Photographs and all wortds from Beaulieu). On 2nd and 3rd August, over one thousand supercars arrived for the highly anticipated Beaulieu Supercar Weekend with its most impressive display of hypercars yet. Thousands of supercar enthusiasts flocked to the family-friendly event to witness the astonishing line-up of prestige vehicles and heart-racing demonstrations … [Read more...]

New TV series of ‘We Had One of Those’ to launch on Rewind TV this summer…

31st July 2025

Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is excited to announce a brand-new TV series coming to Rewind TV this summer, showcasing its newest attraction We Had One of Those. Hosted by TV presenter and radio DJ Alex Dyke, the programme shares its name with the newest attraction and takes viewers inside this brand new, permanent, and interactive exhibition, … [Read more...]

Retro Truck Show to be hosted at The British Motor Museum

29th July 2025

More than 300 modern and classic trucks are expected! The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from the British Motor Museum). On Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 September the British Motor Museum will host over 300 trucks at the Retro Truck Show. Modern and classic trucks will once again descend on Gaydon for this popular show - one of the largest truck shows in the calendar! … [Read more...]

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