Beaulieu 'Simply' events to feature special displays... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Another exciting season of Simply rallies is just around the corner at Beaulieu. Motoring enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice with an impressive fourteen Simply rallies taking place in the beautiful grounds. Among those returning to the stellar line-up is the hugely popular … [Read more...]
Classics
Easter Egg-citement at The British Motor Museum
Easter time fun galore at The British Motor Museum... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has got a cracking line up of egg-cellent Easter Holiday activities to get stuck into from 5 – 27 April! Children and families can crack the code in the puzzling Family Trail, get creative with an egg-ceptional craft activity, and test … [Read more...]
This very special Ford Capri has stood the test of time in many guises… and is still going strong
Jeremy Walton tells the fascinationg story of a unique survivor Capri that still delights more than half a century down the line... (All words © Jeremy Walton; photographs © Peter Osborne and Jeremy Walton). One Ford’s 50-year Promise delivered From Royalty to World Champions, this Capri served them all… Here we tell the story of just one original Ford Capri with an extraordinary … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble will offer classic cars and spares galore, plus Vintage treats a-plenty
This year's Beaulieu Spring Autojumble will take place on 17th and 18th May and will provide a wide variety of interest to all classic vehicle enthusiasts. Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Motor enthusiasts across the UK and overseas are eagerly anticipating another fantastic Spring Autojumble on 17th-18th May. With stunning car club displays and hundreds of … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host largest BMW meet in the UK for a fourth year
BMWs galore will be on show at The British Motor Museum on 27th April... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The Briish Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is hosting the UK’s largest BMW meet when it returns to Gaydon for a fourth year on Sunday 27 April! The ‘Ultimate BMW Meet’ is the perfect event for BMW enthusiasts, uniting fans of classics, latest models, and … [Read more...]
Something for everyone during a busy programme at Beaulieu for 2025
An action-packed year awaits at Beaulieu with new exhibitions and displays. They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is ready for an exciting 2025, with brand new displays to see including interactive attraction “We Had One Of Those”, private rooms in Palace House opening to the public for the first time, and an Icons of F1 display … [Read more...]
The National Motor Museum launches a new dynamic website
The brakes are off for a new look National Motor Museum website... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). The National Motor Museum has launched a brand-new website to enable motoring enthusiasts and history buffs world-wide to discover the story of motoring in Britain. The new look website – www.nationalmotormuseum.org.uk - reflects the Museum’s new … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum engineers complete the rebuild of the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker’s rear engine
Sunbeam 1000hp milestone as National Motor Museum engineers complete the rear engine rebuild... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). In a landmark stage of the Sunbeam 1000hp restoration, National Motor Museum engineers have almost completed the rebuild of its rear engine after years of work to strip, clean and restore it. Sunbeam had only run … [Read more...]
Ain’t no volcano high enough for Falken
Classic Mini Adventure, with maximum durability from Falken Tyres... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Falken Tyres). 4,000-mile journey in 1974 Mini to attempt to summit the world’s tallest volcano sees zero punctures using Falken road tyres. Crossing the driest region on the planet, Ben Coombs’ 4,000-mile road trip through Uruguay, Argentina and Chile saw Falken’s … [Read more...]
A timely reminder if you’re holding a number plate on retention
Dave Moss reports… The DVLA is reminding anyone holding number plates on retention documents or certificates that the first of new regular renewals required under this scheme are now approaching. If it has been ten years since the date of issue of the last certificate or retention document you hold for a personalised registration number, it will probably require renewal in 2025. Renewal is … [Read more...]
Move fast to secure Early Bird tickets for Beaulieu Supercar Weekend in August
Early Bird tickets for Supercar Weekend selling out fast! (All photographs and words from Beaulieu). Beaulieu tells us: Another weekend of high-performance thrills are set to take the south coast by storm at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 2-3 August. With only a few hundred Early Bird tickets remaining from the original batch of 1,000, supercar enthusiasts should act fast to save on their … [Read more...]
Students restore a Hillman Super Minx to its former glory and are presented with award certificates
Young mechanics presented with award certificates at the National Motor Museum, for classic Super Minx restoration... The Museum tells us... (All words from The National Motor Museum; photographs ©National Motor Museum/ Adrian Pennells ). Lord Montagu of Beaulieu has presented award certificates at the National Motor Museum to students who successfully participated in the Mechanix course … [Read more...]
A new Young Artists Competition at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum launches a new Young Artists Competition, and teases details of Gallery 2025... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to launch a new Young Artists Competition to celebrate the opening of the exhibition, The Gallery 2025. This exclusive contest with the theme ‘The car and the environment’ gives young … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum grant from the Wolfson Foundation will help towards transforming the museum
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, tells us: (Photograph and all words from the National Motor Museum). The Wolfson Foundation has awarded a £75,000 grant to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The Museum will use the funding towards the cost of refurbishing the ground floor galleries - transforming the entrance and welcome, and to develop a new Ages of Motoring gallery. The Wolfson … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum hosting two more fascinating evening ‘Late’ events!
They tell us: (All photographs and words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has announced two more evening Museum Late events. 'From Sketch to Street' takes place on 11 February and 'Backstage Tours' takes place on 11 March. On 11 February visitors will have the chance to see the Collections Team showcase the fascinating work they do to keep the Museum running. This … [Read more...]
Fun with coding and creativity at The British Motor Museum during the February 2025 half-term
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from the British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 15 – 23 February, the British Motor Museum is inviting families to dive into the world of car design and technology with a jam-packed week of fun activities. With so much to explore and discover, younger visitors can learn how design and technology shape the world around us whilst … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum renews partnership with Peter James Insurance for another year
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with Peter James Insurance, one of the UK’s leading classic vehicle insurance brands, for a second year. The renewal of the partnership cements Peter James Insurance as a pillar of the classic vehicle community and … [Read more...]
DVLA Consultation Response – could it mean a classic vehicle MoT comeback?
Dave Moss investigates the facts around the recent hype… In May 2024, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and Department for Transport (DfT) launched a "call for evidence", seeking views in nine specific areas about policies which currently govern registration and licensing of historic, classic and converted or modified vehicles, including so called reconstructed classics, and vehicles … [Read more...]
Classic Car Loan Project becomes ‘Borrow a Classic’
'Borrow a Classic' helps encourage newcomers to the world of classics to appreciate and enjoy these cherished old cars. They tell us... (Words and photographs from 'Borrow a Classic'). After eight successful years of encouraging the next generation of classic enthusiasts, Borrow a Classic emerges from the Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP). Borrow A Classic was launched at the FBHVC clubs Expo … [Read more...]
Photographic competition winner captures cheeky Beaulieu River resident
Lord Montagu has selected Oliver Crockett’s shot (above) of a cheeky Beaulieu River seal as the winner of the 2024 photography competition... The Beaulieu River team tells us... (All words and photographs sent from the Beaulieu River Team). Oliver’s photo was chosen by Lord Montagu to take the top spot and claim a £200 prize. His winning photo will also feature in the 2025 Beaulieu River Tide … [Read more...]
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