The brakes are off for a new look National Motor Museum website... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). The National Motor Museum has launched a brand-new website to enable motoring enthusiasts and history buffs world-wide to discover the story of motoring in Britain. The new look website – www.nationalmotormuseum.org.uk - reflects the Museum’s new … [Read more...]
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National Motor Museum engineers complete the rebuild of the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker’s rear engine
Sunbeam 1000hp milestone as National Motor Museum engineers complete the rear engine rebuild... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). In a landmark stage of the Sunbeam 1000hp restoration, National Motor Museum engineers have almost completed the rebuild of its rear engine after years of work to strip, clean and restore it. Sunbeam had only run … [Read more...]
Ain’t no volcano high enough for Falken
Classic Mini Adventure, with maximum durability from Falken Tyres... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Falken Tyres). 4,000-mile journey in 1974 Mini to attempt to summit the world’s tallest volcano sees zero punctures using Falken road tyres. Crossing the driest region on the planet, Ben Coombs’ 4,000-mile road trip through Uruguay, Argentina and Chile saw Falken’s … [Read more...]
A timely reminder if you’re holding a number plate on retention
Dave Moss reports… The DVLA is reminding anyone holding number plates on retention documents or certificates that the first of new regular renewals required under this scheme are now approaching. If it has been ten years since the date of issue of the last certificate or retention document you hold for a personalised registration number, it will probably require renewal in 2025. Renewal is … [Read more...]
Move fast to secure Early Bird tickets for Beaulieu Supercar Weekend in August
Early Bird tickets for Supercar Weekend selling out fast! (All photographs and words from Beaulieu). Beaulieu tells us: Another weekend of high-performance thrills are set to take the south coast by storm at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 2-3 August. With only a few hundred Early Bird tickets remaining from the original batch of 1,000, supercar enthusiasts should act fast to save on their … [Read more...]
Students restore a Hillman Super Minx to its former glory and are presented with award certificates
Young mechanics presented with award certificates at the National Motor Museum, for classic Super Minx restoration... The Museum tells us... (All words from The National Motor Museum; photographs ©National Motor Museum/ Adrian Pennells ). Lord Montagu of Beaulieu has presented award certificates at the National Motor Museum to students who successfully participated in the Mechanix course … [Read more...]
A new Young Artists Competition at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum launches a new Young Artists Competition, and teases details of Gallery 2025... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to launch a new Young Artists Competition to celebrate the opening of the exhibition, The Gallery 2025. This exclusive contest with the theme ‘The car and the environment’ gives young … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum grant from the Wolfson Foundation will help towards transforming the museum
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, tells us: (Photograph and all words from the National Motor Museum). The Wolfson Foundation has awarded a £75,000 grant to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The Museum will use the funding towards the cost of refurbishing the ground floor galleries - transforming the entrance and welcome, and to develop a new Ages of Motoring gallery. The Wolfson … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum hosting two more fascinating evening ‘Late’ events!
They tell us: (All photographs and words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has announced two more evening Museum Late events. 'From Sketch to Street' takes place on 11 February and 'Backstage Tours' takes place on 11 March. On 11 February visitors will have the chance to see the Collections Team showcase the fascinating work they do to keep the Museum running. This … [Read more...]
Fun with coding and creativity at The British Motor Museum during the February 2025 half-term
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from the British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 15 – 23 February, the British Motor Museum is inviting families to dive into the world of car design and technology with a jam-packed week of fun activities. With so much to explore and discover, younger visitors can learn how design and technology shape the world around us whilst … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum renews partnership with Peter James Insurance for another year
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with Peter James Insurance, one of the UK’s leading classic vehicle insurance brands, for a second year. The renewal of the partnership cements Peter James Insurance as a pillar of the classic vehicle community and … [Read more...]
DVLA Consultation Response – could it mean a classic vehicle MoT comeback?
Dave Moss investigates the facts around the recent hype… In May 2024, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and Department for Transport (DfT) launched a "call for evidence", seeking views in nine specific areas about policies which currently govern registration and licensing of historic, classic and converted or modified vehicles, including so called reconstructed classics, and vehicles … [Read more...]
Classic Car Loan Project becomes ‘Borrow a Classic’
'Borrow a Classic' helps encourage newcomers to the world of classics to appreciate and enjoy these cherished old cars. They tell us... (Words and photographs from 'Borrow a Classic'). After eight successful years of encouraging the next generation of classic enthusiasts, Borrow a Classic emerges from the Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP). Borrow A Classic was launched at the FBHVC clubs Expo … [Read more...]
Photographic competition winner captures cheeky Beaulieu River resident
Lord Montagu has selected Oliver Crockett’s shot (above) of a cheeky Beaulieu River seal as the winner of the 2024 photography competition... The Beaulieu River team tells us... (All words and photographs sent from the Beaulieu River Team). Oliver’s photo was chosen by Lord Montagu to take the top spot and claim a £200 prize. His winning photo will also feature in the 2025 Beaulieu River Tide … [Read more...]
Lovely Lancia wins top award at the Lakeland Motor Museum’s end of year classic car meet
A rare Lancia wins at the Lakeland Motor Museum's 2024 end of year classic meet. They tell us: (All words and photographs from the Lakeland Motor Museum). A rare 1960s Lancia Flaminia GT owned by Cumbrian gent, Chris Raeburn, has scooped the top award at the Lakeland Motor Museum’s popular end of year classic car meet. The vehicle, which came to the UK in 2014 and believed to … [Read more...]
Jeremy Walton’s Audi TT Sport – 99,600 miles and counting…
"Closing in on 100,000 miles, our 5-years represents 13,000 miles together." In this ninth instalment of his series, Jeremy Walton brings us up to date with the 2024 updates completed on his 19 year old Audi TT quattro sport. (All words and images © Jeremy Walton). Jeremy writes… Maintenance-modest, individually stylish and at least depreciation-proof, following 5 years 6 months … [Read more...]
Historic classic car milestones to be celebrated at Silverstone Festival 2025
The Silverstone Festival team tells us: (All words and photographs from Silverstone). • Aston Martin, BMW, Jaguar, Lotus, McLaren and TVR birthdays celebrated in 2025 • Grand Prix circuit awaits second-serving of anniversary track parades • Special 2 for 1 ticket offer for members of registered car clubs • Don’t miss Super Early Bird tickets for 2025 now on sale It may not be 2025 … [Read more...]
Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker restoration continues at The National Motor Museum
Despite hurdles galore, the restoration team at the National Motor Museum are making headway with the Sunbeam 1000hp. They tell us... (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). Cracked brake drum and sourcing new tyres and chains are the latest challenges for Sunbeam 1,000hp restorers... National Motor Museum engineers piece together newly restored parts, … [Read more...]
Patrons of The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu present Young Pioneer Award to Dorset-based car club entrepreneur
Zander Miller from Dorset has been presented with the 2024 Young Pioneer Award, bestowed upon him by the Museum's One Hundred Club... The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). Twenty-one-year-old Zander Miller from Verwood has organised several large car meets across the south, all boasting some of the finest vehicles on the … [Read more...]
Christmas arrives at Beaulieu – and with the biggest Christmas tree on display in Palace House
Festive treats galore at Beaulieu for all the family to enjoy... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Christmas has arrived at Beaulieu with stunning decorations, shimmering lights, and festive treats for the whole family to enjoy together. During weekends in early December, and from the 21 December to the 5 January*, the Beaulieu attraction will bring Christmas … [Read more...]
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