Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show returned on Sunday 21st June 2026, bigger than ever, with 500 custom and American vehicles on display and over 10,500 visitors enjoying the popular Father’s Day event. Combining incredible vehicle displays with a packed programme of entertainment, the day offered far more than a traditional car … [Read more...]
Classics
20 year old run-out special stays A Special One!
In this eleventh instalment of a popular series, Jeremy Walton updates us on the enduring 7-year appeal of his 103,000 mile Audi TT quattro sport following 18,000-miles of ownership (All words and images © Jeremy Walton). Jeremy tells us… I must apologise for the absence of this part work since August last year, but it is not for dramatic reasons. I have simply been busy writing what should … [Read more...]
Standard Motor Club gearing up for its highlight of the year
Committee members and volunteers are putting the finishing touches to preparations for the Club’s big event of 2026 – its 66th International Rally – this year to be held near Gloucester. The festivities begin as attendees gather at Painswick’s beautiful Rococo Garden on Friday 26th June, from where there is a guided road run to the Cheltenham Chase Hotel at Brockworth, host of the weekend’s … [Read more...]
‘Baby’ Austins and their owners get together in Cornwall
Kim Henson was there, and reports… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). During the last weekend in May this year, the Austin A30/A35 Owners’ Cub held the organisation’s annual International Rally at the Stithians Showground, near Truro in Cornwall. This year the event marked and celebrated 70 years since the introduction of the A35 in the summer of 1956 (this uprated model replacing … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf: Lotus Europa
Book review: Lotus Europa – 'Colin Chapman’s mid-engined masterpiece' Author: Matthew Vale Reviewed by: Kim Henson Published by: Veloce (in June 2026) www.veloce.co.uk 160 pages (softback), 250 x 150 mm format UK price £25.00 ISBN: 9781836440949 As a car enthusiast I have long been fascinated by the wide variety of models produced by Lotus over the years, and personally I have always … [Read more...]
Join in with a Traditional Boatbuilding crafts day at Buckler’s Hard, Hampshire, on Saturday 20th June
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (Photograph and all words from the team). Following this week’s traditional carpentry course, which saw 13 students successfully construct three large wooden ship capstans and a traditional sheerlegs lifting device, these historic shipyard machines will be demonstrated in action at the historic village of Buckler’s Hard on Saturday 20 June. The … [Read more...]
Father’s Day at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us... (Photographs and all words from The Museum). f you’re looking for a special day out or a unique last-minute gift to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, 21 June, the British Motor Museum has plenty to offer to make it truly memorable! Those visiting the Museum on Sunday, 21 June, can take in the Aston Martin Owners Club Festival – a celebration of the … [Read more...]
Beaulieu unveils spectacular hypercar line-up for Supercar Weekend
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Supercar enthusiasts can now get their first glimpse of the Prestige & Hypercar line-up for this year’s Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, with the first exciting models revealed and more still to be announced. Taking place on 1-2 August, the unmissable two-day family event is one of Beaulieu’s biggest events and among the most … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host nostalgic new exhibition showcasing 80s and 90s hot hatches
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum invites visitors to return to the golden age of hot hatches in the new exhibition: ‘Spoiler Alert: The Hot Hatch Story’, celebrating these everyday heroes of the streets. This exhibition is inspired by the energetic atmosphere of car meets and the bold visuals of era-defining … [Read more...]
Royal Automobile Club Concours pays tribute to 120 years of legendary Lancia
The Royal Automobile Club tells us... (All words and photographs from the Royal Automobile Club). Technical trailblazers and sporting stars on show at Woodcote Park as the idolised Italian marque reaches a landmark automotive milestone The long and illustrious history of one of Europe’s most revered automotive marques will be celebrated at the Royal Automobile Club Concours, held in the … [Read more...]
Brooklands welcomes home legendary Thomas ‘Flatiron’ Special for Grand Prix Centenary Celebration
A 100th birthday homecoming for an illustrious Brooklands icon. Brooklands Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from Brooklands Museum). • Restored racer to perform for the first time in more than 80 years • One of the highlights in a massive gathering of 100 Grand Prix cars • Tickets for exhilarating and historic milestone event selling out fast The return of a true Brooklands … [Read more...]
Motoring blueprints transformed into contemporary art go on show at Beaulieu
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). The National Motor Museum is to show contemporary artworks which include blueprints of old Land Rover, Triumph and Mini vehicles acquired by an award-winning French artist and turned into contemporary pop art pieces. The exhibition will be open at the National Motor Museum’s In Focus Gallery from 12 June 2026 … [Read more...]
World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp restoration nears completion before start of centenary celebrations
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). The second engine of World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp has been completed, tested and lowered back into its chassis in the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The race has been on to complete the restoration before Sunbeam is shipped to America for celebratory appearances, before its … [Read more...]
Historian Dan Snow opens Buckler’s Hard’s new exhibition ‘Beaulieu River at War’
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (Photographs and all images from them). Historian Dan Snow opens Buckler’s Hard’s new exhibition ‘Beaulieu River at War’ The Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust has officially opened its latest exhibition, Beaulieu River at War, with historian and broadcaster Dan Snow attending the launch. Running from 1stJune … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host 10 motoring shows during June and July 2026
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the Museum). The British Motor Museum will host a full schedule of ten classic and modern motoring shows throughout June and July. These will include the Banbury Run on 7 June, Classic & Vintage Commercial Show on 13 & 14 June, Aston Martin Owners Club Festival on 21 June, Ford Nationals on 28 June, Wythall BusFest on 4 … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show promises to be its biggest ever
Beaulieu tells us... This Father’s Day, 21 June, Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show returns, and is set to be bigger and better than ever. In partnership with the Solent Renegades club, the show promises a wide variety of impressive classic American motors, custom creations, hot rods and more. Visitors can explore exciting features and attractions, including Transformers and Ghostbusters … [Read more...]
‘Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story’ given great reviews
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). National Motor Museum’s new permanent exhibition gallery “Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story” is proving very popular with visitors The new exhibition interpreting the development of motoring in the UK was officially opened by well-known TV presenter Jon Bentley with an event attended by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu and invited … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s 2026 Spring Autojumble – with sunshine, showers and automotive goodies galore…!
Kim Henson reports… All words by Kim Henson; photographs © Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited. (Kim adds... My personal thanks to Chris for his invaluable help, as always, in contributing his photographs and notes to enable me to complete this report promptly at the end of the event). I always feel that May is a cheerful month, not least due to the arrival of warmer weather … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum calls all Opel, Bedford and Vauxhall fans ahead of the VauxALL event this May
Rare models and unique concept cars to feature at this year's VauxAll. The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). VauxALL, the celebration of all Vauxhall, Opel and Bedford models, is calling all owners and enthusiasts to bring their vehicle to the event at the British Motor Museum on Sunday 17 May. Sponsored by Howden Classic Insurance Services, VauxALL … [Read more...]
The history of Laurin & Klement (Skoda since 1925), recorded for posterity by an enthusiast in Bulgaria
Laurin & Klement type FC at the start of the Bosnian Rally 1908. Wheels-alive reports on a remarkable story of an automotive passion, determination and artistic skill… Kim writes, “Over to Stefan Ivanov, who contacted us with his fascinating true tale"... (All words and images © Stefan Ivanov). Kim adds: The images included within Stefan's text represent a selection of Stefan's … [Read more...]
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