The two star cars from the film Genevieve on display together at Beaulieu, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the famous film that did so much to encourage interest in veteran cars... The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photographs as individually credited). Veteran cars that starred in a classic British movie have arrived at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu over the summer. The … [Read more...]
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National Motor Museum workshop team finds time capsule items during Sunbeam 1000hp restoration
Historic finds unearthed during Sunbeam 1000hp restoration work at The National Motor Museum. They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). National Motor Museum mechanics have discovered time capsule finds during the start of the restoration of Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp. The historic finds were made while the workshop team removed its two … [Read more...]
Book Review: Porsche Boxster & Cayman 981 Series 2012 to 16
Book Review by Kieron Fennelly: Porsche Boxster & Cayman 981 Series 2012 to 16 Author: Brian Long Published by: Veloce Publishing: https://veloce.co.uk/ 192 pages (hardback) UK price: £55 UK price (U.S.A. price $80 USA price) ISBN: 978-1-787117-93-8 The 981 was the last of the line – the final naturally aspirated Porsche sports car (the concurrent 911, the 991, met a similar … [Read more...]
‘Transitions: The Impact of Innovation’ explores the future of the car, at The British Motor Museum
New 'Transitions: The Impact of Innovation' exhibition is unveiled at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and imaged from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has opened another exciting and thought-provoking exhibition entitled “Transitions: The Impact of Innovation”, which will run until summer 2024. The exhibition, which was opened by Kevin Timms, Chair of … [Read more...]
All-new Triumph TR25 by Makkina goes on show at The British Motor Museum
TR25 by Makkina on show from 18th July 2023 at The British Motor Museum. They tell us: (All words and images fromn The British Motor Museum). Following last week’s unveiling in London, the British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that the Triumph TR25 created by Makkina is now on display, sitting alongside its original inspiration - the record-breaking ‘Jabbeke’ Triumph TR2, MVC575. … [Read more...]
Vettel drives at Goodwood fossil-free with sustainable P1 Fuel
P1 Fuels powers Sebastian Vettel's collection of historic F1 cars at Goodwood... P1 Fuels tells us: (All words and photograph from P1 Fuels). Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel will be using 100% fossil-free fuel throughout the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed as he drives his stunning personal collection of F1 cars up the world famous hill over the weekend of July 13-16. … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum Raffle Prize winners enjoy New Forest drive in a 1914 Rolls-Royce
Beaulieu runners-up but still winners ! The runner-up winners of the National Motor Museum Trust Prize Draw at Beaulieu have enjoyed a trip around the New Forest in a vehicle from the National Motor Museum collection. (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). Elton and Georgina Evans and their children Jacob and Charlotte from Bramley, Hampshire were driven in a … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s ‘Simply’ series of shows provides automotive variety and spice during the rest of 2023
Nine more 'Simply' rallies at Beaulieu still to come in 2023... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu): Motoring fans are in for a treat at Beaulieu over the coming months, with nine more Simply rallies taking place throughout the rest of the 2023 show season, each one packed with great car line-ups to admire, chances to chat with other enthusiasts, and all the features of … [Read more...]
Seven Heaven – The 60th National Austin Seven Rally at Beaulieu
Austin Sevens and Big Sevens galore, plus their enthusiastic owners, descend on the New Forest… Kim Henson reports. (All photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson, except for the view from the air of the '60' formation image, copyright Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd.). Over the weekend of 1st and 2nd July, The Pre-War Austin Seven Club held their 60th National Austin Seven Rally at the National … [Read more...]
Automotive innovation explored and celebrated at The British Motor Museum
Summertime learning for children about car design and innovation,, at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: This summer, visitors are invited to help the British Motor Museum’s resident Car Designers discover the innovations of automotive technologies, past, present, and future. STEAM-inspired (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) activities will be running from 21 July – 4 … [Read more...]
Summertime at Beaulieu promises a huge amount of fun and interest
So much to enjoy at Beaulieu this summer... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Get set for an action-packed summer at Beaulieu as history comes to life with colourful characters, living history parades, phantasmagorical rides and exciting new exhibitions to see across the attraction between 22 July – 3 September. Back for the summer, see motoring parades in action. Watch … [Read more...]
High Standards at Daventry… in the sunshine
Kim Henson gives his personal assessment of the 2023 Standard Motor Club’s International Rally, celebrating 120 years of Standard cars… Over the (mostly) sun-bathed long weekend of 23rd to 25th June, enthusiasts of Standard vehicles met at the Daventry Court Hotel in Northamptonshire, coming from far and wide to celebrate the marque, to admire the cars and to enjoy each other’s company. While … [Read more...]
Singer Le Mans arrives at the British Motor Museum, as part of a new collaboration with The Patrick Foundation
Collaboration between The British Motor Museum and The Patrick Foundation starts with the arrival of a Singer Le Mans at Gaydon... The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photograph from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to be welcoming a new car into its collection – a Singer Le Mans. Not only is this car an ideal fit for the Trust’s collection, it … [Read more...]
Stolen Ford Escort Mark I – still missing, can you help please?
PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP? A much-loved bronze-coloured Ford Escort Mark I two door saloon, registration UFX 365L, was stolen on April 12th, 2022 from a private driveway in Wallisdown, east Dorset. It is believed that it was taken in the early hours of the morning. This car is still missing and the owner, Graham King, is appealing again to see if anyone can help with information. He is offering a … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum takes Napier Gordon Bennett to Ireland
One of Britain's oldest racing cars was recently taken to Ireland by the National Motor Museum, to participate in a significant anniversary rally... The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the National Motor Museum). The veteran 1903 Napier Gordon Bennett attended the 120th anniversary of the 1903 ‘Gordon Bennett’ cup race which took place in southern Ireland, … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum looks to the future of motoring
The British Motor Museum is to host a new exhibition looking at the future of the car... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to open another exciting and thought-provoking exhibition on 15 July entitled “Transitions: The Impact of Innovation”, which will run until summer 2024. The exhibition will explore the technologies that … [Read more...]
The Story of Winchester Caravans is being told in Hampshire this summer
'Homes on Wheels' – 'The Rolls-Royce of Caravans' is being celebrated in a display in Winchester... All words and images from Beaulieu; images © Caravan and Motorhome Club Collection. Beaulieu tells us... This summer, the Caravan and Motorhome Club Collection, hosted at the National Motor Museum, will be celebrating one of the UK’s most prestigious manufacturers of holiday caravans - … [Read more...]
The British Motor Museum’s 30th Anniversary to be celebrated over seven days in August
30 years since its doors first opened to the public, The British Motor Museum will celebrate in August... They tell us: (All words and images from the British Motor Museum). On 1 May 1993, the British Motor Museum, known at the time as the ‘Heritage Motor Centre’, opened its doors for the very first time. Purpose-built to hold the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust’s collections, the … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show took place on Father’s Day…
Incredible vehicles and live music made for a great atmosphere for the Custom and American Show, held at Beaulieu on 18th June. Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Over 5,600 visitors and participants made Beaulieu their Father’s Day destination for the Custom and American Show, enjoying the colourful line-up of 406 customised and American cars and bikes, alongside live … [Read more...]
Detroit 2023 – famous for its automobile history and ‘Motown’ music – here’s how it looks today
Guy Loveridge reports from his recent visit to the ‘Motor City’... When car people thought of Detroit they used to think of the cradle of the American automobile industry. They thought of Henry Ford, of Cadillac, of Lincoln and William Durant. They thought of the golden years of the motor car, of Ford’s $5 day and the first mechanised production line. Every American automotive trope was rooted in … [Read more...]
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