Arts Council England helps The British Motor Museum with major funding boost... The Museum tells us: The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that it has secured a further £225,000 per annum from the Arts Council for the period 2023-2026 as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). Arts Council England are boosting spending in arts, museums and libraries in villages, towns and cities … [Read more...]
Classics
Classic car owners prefer their vehicles to be powered by synthetic fuels/e-fuels, rather than electricity
'No thanks' to electric power for our classics, say 76 per cent of owners asked... Synthetic fuel development is crucial for classic and collector car industry, as 76 per cent of owners favour e-fuels (synthetic fuels) over electric conversion in net-zero future... Specialist insurer Footman James polled classic car owners during recent Coffee & Chrome event to gain insight into what … [Read more...]
Beaulieu Events 2023
Dates announced for a full series of Beaulieu events for 2023... They Tell us: 2023 is shaping up to be a great year for events at Beaulieu, with next year’s dates announced for the attraction’s packed events calendar*. With the return of successful and much-loved shows, as well as a newcomer to the Simply rally line-up, there will be plenty to excite and entertain at Beaulieu in the year … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – S. F. Edge – Maker of Motoring History
For Your Bookshelf – S. F. Edge – Maker of Motoring History. Reviewed by Kim Henson. Author: Simon Fisher Published by: Evro Publishing: https://www.evropublishing.com/ 192 pages hardback UK Price: £45.00 (65 U.S. Dollars) ISBN: 978-1-910515-79-3 Selwyn Francis Edge was one of the most important motoring pioneers in Britain, having been a keen cyclist towards the end of the 19th … [Read more...]
A rain-washed ‘London to Brighton Veteran Car Run’ is enjoyed despite the weather
Heavy rain, wind, surface water and localised flooding did nothing to dampen the spirits of participants in and spectators of this year's RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run... The world's longest-running motoring event goes ahead each year despite all that the elements can serve up, and this year's (celebrating 120 years since the momentous 1902 Gordon Bennett Race) the was no … [Read more...]
Classic Clubs Series – No. 5 – The Vintage Austin Register
The Austin Motor Company produced some exceptionally good, reliable motor cars in the 1920s, including the Twenty, the Twelve and the diminutive Seven. Austin devotee extraordinaire Jim Stringer tells us about The Vintage Austin Register, which caters for everyone with an interest in these full-of-character dependable models... (All photographs copyright, and as individually credited). Jim … [Read more...]
News – Ford’s Fiesta comes to the end of its production road
The party’s over for the Ford Fiesta... ...writes Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) in a special feature looking back at the history of Ford’s ever-popular baby. It's the end of the road for the Ford Fiesta, the car maker announced this week. The highly popular baby Ford created in the wake of the early 1970s oil crisis to get Britons moving again will roll off the Cologne, Germany … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum receives VisitEngland’s ‘Best Told Story’ Award
VisitEngland's 'Best Told Story' Award goes to... The British Motor Museum. They tell us: The British Motor Museum is celebrating after being awarded a coveted ‘Best Told Story’ Award from VisitEngland. The Museum is one of 97 attractions awarded accolades for the outstanding experiences they provide to visitors across categories including Welcome, Best Told Story, Quality Food & Drink, … [Read more...]
Whatever happened to the ‘Oasis’ Rolls-Royce in the swimming pool?
Did the 'Oasis' Rolls-Royce end its days on a banger racing track? Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports... Flying Spares, the world’s largest independent supplier of Rolls-Royce and Bentley parts, has uncovered new evidence suggesting that the 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow from the Oasis album cover ended up being banger raced. Neil Arman, Director of Flying Spares, said: “Supplying the … [Read more...]
A winter of motoring interest ahead at The British Motor Museum
Winter events coming soon at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is to host a number of events this winter including an interactive evening discussing the exciting Morgan Super 3 – the Designer’s Perspective, a book signing event featuring Michael Barton’s book “Fast Lady – The Extraordinary Adventures of Miss Dorothy Levitt” and the return of the popular … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum wins an important Sandford Award for Heritage Education
Sandford Heritage Education Award goes to The British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum’s Learning Team is proud to announce that they have once again won a highly coveted Sandford Award for Heritage Education. The award is an independently assessed, quality assured assessment of formal, curriculum-aligned learning with recognition given to informal learning such as family … [Read more...]
End of Season and Autojumbles!
Guy Loveridge waxes lyrical about end of season events – especially autojumbles... (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Guy Loveridge). When the excitement of the full season of runs, shows, rallies and perhaps even racing has come to a close, if you are like me, some of your cars get put away. There will always be those winter days that are crisp and clear when the lure of … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum new South Wing meeting facilities
New South Wing meeting facilities open at British Motor Museum, after £70,000+ investment... Leading Midlands conference and events venue, the British Motor Museum, officially opened its new South Wing this week. Based in Warwickshire, just off Junction 12, the award-winning Museum recently invested over £70k to transform an under-utilised area of the building into four new meeting spaces. The … [Read more...]
Online Collections available via the British Motor Museum website
The British Motor Museum launches its Online Collections... They tell us: The British Motor Museum has launched its Online Collections, enabling anyone to explore and find out more about the collection vehicles documented in detail on the website. This is the culmination of a number of years behind the scenes work, including during lockdown. By digitising the vehicle collections, the Museum is … [Read more...]
STOLEN FORD ESCORT MARK I – HELP NEEDED PLEASE (REWARD OFFERED)
FORD ESCORT MARK I – STOLEN AND STILL MISSING: 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 … [Read more...]
The Queen’s most iconic cars…
Iconic vehicles of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth... Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – who sadly passed away aged 96 – was a keen motorist. Not only did she serve during the Second World War as a driver mechanic in the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service – but she was the only person in the UK who didn’t need a driving licence to drive, due to every … [Read more...]
Two indoor model shows soon at The British Motor Museum
Two model shows in October at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is to host two great indoor Model shows in October for all the family to enjoy. The Large Model Aircraft Show returns after an absence of three years, taking place on Sunday 23 October. Visitors can see over 100 large static radio controlled model aircraft. Organised by the Large Model Association, … [Read more...]
Cars that were in use when Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne
Cars that Her Majesty might have seen from the Buckingham Palace balcony in the early 1950s... LeaseCar.uk tells us: As Brits remember the Queen and think about her 70 year reign, experts reveal what motoring was like when the Queen ascended the throne and what cars she would have seen from the balcony of Buckingham Palace at that time. Queen Elizabeth II witnessed spectacular changes in … [Read more...]
Science Magic at The British Motor Museum this October 2022 half-term
Magical days with science at The British Motor Museum this October... They tell us: Families can discover the Magic of Science at the British Motor Museum this half term from 22 – 30 October. Children can get up close to one of the Ford Anglias which starred in the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and then join the mad scientists for some magical, mind-blowing experiments, … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2022 – 55 not out!
This year’s Beaulieu International Autojumble went ahead and those attending seemed very happy to be there. Kim Henson reports… (Words by, and copyright, Kim Henson; photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited). Many classic vehicle enthusiasts were looking forward to the 2022 International Autojumble at Beaulieu, the 55th event (sponsored again by … [Read more...]
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