25 years young – Audi UK celebrates TT milestone in the Isle of Man They tell us: (All words and inages from Audi UK). Acclaimed Audi sports car celebrates 25 years in production Over 157,000 UK specification examples delivered since original launch in 1998 Audi UK travels to the Isle of Man race location that inspired the TT name to mark the occasion First generation TT from … [Read more...]
Classics
National Motor Museum’s Sunbeam 1000hp original markings revealed by soda blasting
Markings hidden for nearly 100 years have been uncovered on the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu… They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum). Specialist soda blasting has revealed original mechanics’ markings on Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp as the National Motor Museum carried out the next major stage of its … [Read more...]
Matt Damon’s movie motorbike on show at The National Motor Museum
Matt Damon's movie motorbike stars at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. They tell us: (Words and images from The National Motor Museum). A Greek police motorcycle ridden by Matt Damon as Jason Bourne in Paul Greengrass' action-thriller sequel Jason Bourne is now at the National Motor Museum Beaulieu. In the film Bourne rode this motorcycle through a riot in Athens, after stealing it from … [Read more...]
Ten of the most iconic cars modified for the big screen
'Cinematic Speedsters' – famous cars modified for movies! Anglo Scottish (vehicle finance specialist; www.angloscottishfinance.co.uk) tells us... With the seemingly unlimited budgets that movie directors have to play with these days, they’re forgiven for going a little overboard when it comes to cars. If they can dream it, they can usually do it and that tends to make us everyday petrolheads … [Read more...]
Two family-friendly model shows coming up at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum will be hosting two significant indoor model shows this October, appealing to all the family. They tell us: The Large Model Aircraft Show returns on Sunday 22 October, when visitors can see over 100 large static radio controlled model aircraft. Organised by the Large Model Association, this popular family show also has specialist traders selling everything in model … [Read more...]
Sole surviving Hillman GT displayed at The British Motor Museum
Only ‘Hillman GT’ left in existence goes on display at the British Motor Museum! They tell us (words and photographs from The British Motor Museum): The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that a 1969 Hillman GT from the Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics TV show has proudly gone on display. It was bought by the show in 2022 as a restoration project at auction for £5.3K and is … [Read more...]
MG100 at Beaulieu – Celebrating a century of MG motoring
MG100 at Beaulieu – Celebrating a century of MG motoring Report by Chris Adamson – Area Secretary Bournemouth & Poole MG Owners’ Club (MGOC) Photos by Chris Adamson (CA) and Steve Favell (SF). Steve is Area Secretary at Winchester MGOC On 30th September 2023 MG enthusiasts from across the South of England gathered in the parkland surroundings of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to … [Read more...]
Festive lunches and dinners to come at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum announces a programme of festive lunches and dinners. They tell us: The British Motor Museum has launched a range of festive lunches and dinners, served in the roof-top Sky Suite this Christmas. The Museum offers a unique sense of occasion for any event during the festive period, whether it’s for a corporate Christmas party or a shared table with family and friends. … [Read more...]
Two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu this October half-term
Double the Fun! Get two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu this October 2023 half-term They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). This half-term between 21st – 29th October, have two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu! Our return for free offer lets you come back once more within six days of your original visit, at no extra cost*. With all of our seasonal … [Read more...]
The British Motor Museum invites visitors to explore the ‘Roadmap to the Future’
Families are invited to take their own 'Roadmap to the Future' this coming October half-term at The British Motor Museum. They tell us: This Half-Term from 21 October – 5 November, the British Motor Museum invites families to forge their own path to the future. The world is changing quickly, especially the world of cars. This is the thinking that has driven the latest exhibition, “Transitions: … [Read more...]
The Great British Car Journey now has Royal connections…
Princess Anne with the Middlebridge Scimitar at Gatcombe Park. One very special lady owner from new... The British Car Journey's latest exhibit (on loan) is Princess Anne's Middlebridge Scimitar... They tell us: (All words and images from the British Car Journey). A car with one very special royal lady owner is the latest to arrive at the award-winning interactive classic car museum in … [Read more...]
The sun shone on classic enthusiasts all weekend long at this year’s Beaulieu International Autojumble
Kim Henson visited the sun-bathed 2023 Beaulieu International Autojumble… Here’s what he found… What follows is my own personal perspective on the event. The words are my own; the photographs were taken by me and by my colleague Chris Adamson (grateful thanks Chris, for your help), as individually credited. (Copyright Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, respectively). As I headed for this year’s … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum celebrates 100 years of MG
A century of MG magic conjoured up by the National Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words plus image from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is celebrating a centenary of the MG car marque as it exhibits rarely seen archive photographs from the Museum’s collections. The Magic of the Marque - 100 Years of MG in the museum’s In-Focus Gallery will … [Read more...]
‘In Conversation With…’ – A new aspect of this year’s Beaulieu International Autojumble
Talks to entertain and inform – at the Beaulieu International Autojumble, on 2nd and 3rd September 2023... All words and images from Beaulieu; they tell us... Beaulieu has confirmed a fascinating line-up of motoring experts who will be speaking on the brand new In Conversation With… stage at International Autojumble on 2nd and 3rd September. From BBC’s The Repair Shop metalwork guru, Dominic … [Read more...]
Nemesis Ltd. becomes the official UK importer and distributor of fossil-free synthetic fuel brand P1 Fuels
Nemesis Ltd. is announced as the UK official importer and distributor of P1 Fuels... They tell us: The established Worcester-based distributor will provide a bespoke solution for the synthetic fuel brand to promote and sell to a diverse range of markets, including OEMs, race teams, the classic car market and ultimately as a pump fuel. As we move towards the net-zero target of 2050, P1 Fuels … [Read more...]
Transport Torques lectures coming soon to The National Motor Museum
Autumnal evenings can be brightened by a series of lectures at The National Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). Specialist evening lectures by leading figures in the motoring world are scheduled this autumn at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The talks, in the museum’s Collections Centre theatre offer a chance to hear … [Read more...]
Silverstone Festival accelerates a sustainable future
Fossil-free P1 fuel helps accelerate Silverstone's 'Shift to Zero' strategy, at this year's Silverstone Festival. Silverstone tells us: Pioneering new partnership offers all competitors a ‘drop-in’ fossil-free alternative • Securing the past 75 years and powering the next 75 years • Technical advice and on-track demos to validate benefits • Wide range of tickets on sale – kids … [Read more...]
Classic and modern trucks galore to gather at Gaydon
Lorry loads of interest coming soon to the Retro Truck Show at Gaydon... They tell us: Hundreds of retro trucks will once again head to the British Motor Museum when it hosts the Retro Truck Show on Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 September. Around 300 modern and classic trucks will descend on Gaydon for this popular show, making it one of the largest truck shows in the calendar. The show, now in … [Read more...]
‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ celebrates three key anniversaries
'Jaguars at Gaydon' takes place at The British motor Museum on Sunday 2nd September... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is once again hosting ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ on Saturday 2 September. Jaguars at Gaydon is a friendly and informal gathering for all Jaguar fans, not restricted to members of any specific Jaguar club, or even to Jaguar owners. Now in its fourth year, the show is a joint … [Read more...]
Veteran car stars of the ‘Genevieve’ film on display together at The National Motor Museum
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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