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...]
Classics
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...]
Burlen acquires Austin Trade Mark
Austin Trade Mark acquired by Burlen... They tell us: Austin trademark allows Burlen, owners of the J40 Motor Company, to manufacture new pedal cars and parts using the Austin name A new company will launch with immediate effect - Austin Pedal Cars Ltd J40 Motor Company will continue as a sub-brand of Austin Pedal Cars as a name for its parts, accessories, events, and experiences … [Read more...]
Another TR7 soon to find a new custodian and a Rover 214SLi joins the ranks of cars offered by The Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP)
Another TR7 On Offer … Yes! The CCLP tells us... (All words and photographs from the CCLP). Just when one TR7 has driven off with a new driver another one arrives to be offered to a young driver in the Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP). This innovative, much-praised and worthwhile scheme enables young drivers to get the chance to drive a classic car for up to a year, in the hope that it will … [Read more...]
Great Dorset Steam Fair is back at last…
The Great Dorset Steam Fair, knocked out by Covid for 2020 and 2021, came back in 2022, much to the deep joy of participants and visitors. Kim Henson reports… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). They say that you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone, and it has certainly been the case that the much-loved Great Dorset Steam Fair has been much missed by devotees. … [Read more...]
Classic Triumph TR7 lives on in new hands… Thanks to the Classic Car Loan Project and the TR Register
Under the excellent Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP) a TR7 has been entrusted to a young driver to use for the next year... They tell us: (All words and photographs from the Classic Car Loan Project). A beautifully prepared 1980 Triumph TR7 was handed over to a young driver for a year- long loan experience as part of the Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP). In front of hundreds of TR Register … [Read more...]
Fascinating lectures at Beaulieu this coming autumn and winter
The half-century history of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is showcased among the lectures on offer there this coming autumn and winter... (All photographs from the National Motor Museum). They tell us: Get an insider’s view of the National Motor Museum’s fascinating half-century of history, with a celebratory golden anniversary presentation as part of the National Motor Museum … [Read more...]
Jaguars coming to Gaydon to celebrate 100 years
'Jaguars at Gaydon' honours the milestone centenary of the company since the days of Swallow Sidecars in 1922... The British Motor Museum tells us: The British Motor Museum will host ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ on Saturday 3 September which will celebrate its milestone centenary. The show, now in its third year, is a joint show between the British Motor Museum and the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust … [Read more...]
The British Motor Show (starting 18th August 2022) set to become the ‘greenest’ motor show ever?
Coryton fuels and the 2022 British Motor Show... They tell us: ANDREW WILLSON, CORYTON CEO, says: “As a company we’re committed to creating world-leading sustainable fuels, raising the profile of these options and helping people to understand the impact they could have on reducing carbon emissions in the immediate future. The British Motor Show is the perfect platform for this … [Read more...]
Simply British Classics coming to Beaulieu in September
Simply British Classics at Beaulieu, on Sunday 25th September... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). They tell us: Classic car and bike fans are in for a treat as Simply British Classics returns to Beaulieu on Sunday 25th September. Celebrating some of the nation’s favourite motoring marques, the rally in the grounds of the National Motor Museum is sure to be a great day out that the … [Read more...]
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