For Your (Christmas and New Year!) Bookshelf – Seven Years With Samantha (Around the World in a Vintage Austin Seven) Reviewed by: Kim Henson Author: Clive Ball (with black and white photographs by the author, plus drawings by Cedric Baxter) Published by: Patrick Stephens Ltd. (First edition September 1974) 248 pages (hardback) UK Price: Varies (no longer in print but used copies are … [Read more...]
Classics
The British Motor Museum hosts an open evening at their ‘Collections Centre’ on 10th January 2023
An exclusive chance to view the British Motor Museum's 'Collections Centre'... The British Motor Museum is to host an exclusive opportunity for visitors to look around the Museum’s Collections Centre at a special evening on Tuesday 10 January. Visitors will have 3 hours to explore the 4,500m2 building which holds over 200 cars from the British Motor Museum and Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust’s … [Read more...]
This Christmastime, see ‘The Snow Queen’ in the open air at Beaulieu
Experience The Snow Queen with open-air performances at Beaulieu this Christmas... They tell us: Wrap up warm and immerse yourself in the classic winter tale of The Snow Queen, with festive cheer, comedy and live music in the open-air performances in the stunning setting of Beaulieu Abbey. With performances now under way, and set to continue on selected dates until 2nd January 2023, join … [Read more...]
Major funding for National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, wins major funding for first phase of ambitious plans for a bright new future... (All images from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). They tell us: The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu will start work in 2023 to take it forward for the next 50 years after being awarded a £200,000 grant from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and … [Read more...]
Austin A30/A35 book; Accessible Classics, ‘Enjoying Your Austin’
If you are own, or are interested in buying, an Austin A30 or A35, or are just fascinated by the vehicles, this book may be useful and enjoyable for you... says Kim. Okay I'll declare an interest at once – since I wrote this book and it was a labour of love, taking six years to put together. Several 'Wheels-Alive' readers have been in touch to ask if this Austin book is still available; the … [Read more...]
The Snow Queen arrives at Beaulieu for Christmas 2022
Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen' comes to Beaulieu this Christmas, running from 16th December 2022 until 2nd January 2023... Beaulieu tells us: Beaulieu Abbey is the stunning setting for open-air performances of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, performed by the London Touring Players from 16th December to 2nd January 2023. With a world-class cast of West End actors, the … [Read more...]
The British Motor Museum to host 38 motoring shows in 2023!
The most ambitious events schedule yet at The British Motor Museum during 2023... The British Motor Museum has announced its most ambitious schedule for 2023 featuring 38 motoring shows including several new events! With popularity and demand at an all time high, this is the Museum's busiest schedule to date. The award-winning Museum is also freezing ticket prices at 2022 rates representing … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – Herbert Austin’s Heavy Twelve-Four – ‘A very dependable motorcar’
Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Jim Stringer Published by: Herridge and Sons Ltd. 128 pages (hardback), with colour and black and white photographs (over 300 illustrations) UK List Price: Offer price for signed copies, £32.50 (£7.50 off the normal price of £40.00) ISBN: 978-1-914929-00-7 Available from: Herridge and Sons Ltd; www.herridgeandsons.com At the outset I should declare … [Read more...]
Christmas gifts and events galore at The British Motor Museum
Presents and events a-plenty for Christmas, on offer at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: Visitors to the British Motor Museum have a wealth of options this Christmas, with a wide selection of Christmas events and gift ideas. Christmas lunches are available on 11, 12, 13 and 16 December and are open to visitors, local companies, Members, car clubs and community groups to book. Enjoy … [Read more...]
Epic adventures and fast motoring feature in this winter’s lectures at Beaulieu
Hold on tight for this year's series of winter lectures at Beaulieu... They tell us: Buckle up for fascinating accounts of globe-trotting journeys and fast cars, with four lectures set to take place at the National Motor Museum over the coming months. From adventures in the air and on two wheels, to tales of iconic racing cars and Formula One legends, you’ll be spoiled for choice with … [Read more...]
Sustainable fossil-free fuels pioneered on RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Pioneering sustainable fossil-free fuels used to good effect on this year's 'London to Brighton'... The proven significance of de-carbonised mobility hailed as a game-changing moment in automotive history... The Veteran Car Run Media Office tells us... With all the entrants dating back to the dawn of motoring, the RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is the world’s greatest … [Read more...]
The future for classic vehicles may not be as grim as some predict…
An industry report by Footman James suggests that modern technologies and innovations will help to keep the classic sector relevant, and older vehicles on the road... Footman James’ Indicator Report (dated July 2022) on the automotive sector suggests the key to securing the classic car industry’s future is making sustainable solutions and technologies accessible Data states that 47 per … [Read more...]
Significant funding for The British Motor Museum from Arts Council England
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...]
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...]
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