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Lovely Lancia wins top award at the Lakeland Motor Museum’s end of year classic car meet

6th January 2025

A rare Lancia wins at the Lakeland Motor Museum's 2024 end of year classic meet. They tell us: (All words and photographs from the Lakeland Motor Museum). A rare 1960s Lancia Flaminia GT owned by Cumbrian gent, Chris Raeburn, has scooped the top award at the Lakeland Motor Museum’s popular end of year classic car meet. The vehicle, which came to the UK in 2014 and believed to … [Read more...]

Jeremy Walton’s Audi TT Sport – 99,600 miles and counting…

30th December 2024

"Closing in on 100,000 miles, our 5-years represents 13,000 miles together." In this ninth instalment of his series, Jeremy Walton brings us up to date with the 2024 updates completed on his 19 year old Audi TT quattro sport.  (All words and images © Jeremy Walton). Jeremy writes… Maintenance-modest, individually stylish and at least depreciation-proof, following 5 years 6 months … [Read more...]

Historic classic car milestones to be celebrated at Silverstone Festival 2025

30th December 2024

The Silverstone Festival team tells us: (All words and photographs from Silverstone). • Aston Martin, BMW, Jaguar, Lotus, McLaren and TVR birthdays celebrated in 2025 • Grand Prix circuit awaits second-serving of anniversary track parades • Special 2 for 1 ticket offer for members of registered car clubs • Don’t miss Super Early Bird tickets for 2025 now on sale It may not be 2025 … [Read more...]

Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker restoration continues at The National Motor Museum

17th December 2024

  Despite hurdles galore, the restoration team at the National Motor Museum are making headway with the Sunbeam 1000hp. They tell us... (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). Cracked brake drum and sourcing new tyres and chains are the latest challenges for Sunbeam 1,000hp restorers... National Motor Museum engineers piece together newly restored parts, … [Read more...]

Patrons of The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu present Young Pioneer Award to Dorset-based car club entrepreneur

11th December 2024

Zander Miller from Dorset has been presented with the 2024 Young Pioneer Award, bestowed upon him by the Museum's One Hundred Club... The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). Twenty-one-year-old Zander Miller from Verwood has organised several large car meets across the south, all boasting some of the finest vehicles on the … [Read more...]

Christmas arrives at Beaulieu – and with the biggest Christmas tree on display in Palace House

10th December 2024

Festive treats galore at Beaulieu for all the family to enjoy... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Christmas has arrived at Beaulieu with stunning decorations, shimmering lights, and festive treats for the whole family to enjoy together. During weekends in early December, and from the 21 December to the 5 January*, the Beaulieu attraction will bring Christmas … [Read more...]

First apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour wins top award

6th December 2024

The first apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has won the ViewHR Award for Apprentice of the Year in the 2024 New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards... Kim adds: I realise that Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour, just down the road from, and linked with, Beaulieu, is not about motoring, but many of our Wheels-Alive readers are interested in boating as well as motor vehicles, and I … [Read more...]

Buckler’s Hard historical significance to be highlighted on BBC2

30th November 2024

Buckler's Hard has played a vital role in the history of naval shipbuilding in Britain, and the village, plus Beaulieu River, was crucial  too in wartime activities, including the D-Day landings... Buckler's Hard tells us: (Photograph and all words from Buckler's Hard). Villages by the Sea - Buckler’s Hard takes the spotlight on BBC Two Buckler’s Hard is set to take centre stage … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum honoured to win the Royal Automobile Club Museum & Collections Award

26th November 2024

The National Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu won the ultimate prestigious accolade of Museums & Collections of the Year in the 2024 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards. The trophy was presented to Dr Jon Murden, the Museum's Chief Executive, at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London. … [Read more...]

Brick Bank scheme launched by The British Motor Museum

21st November 2024

Local communities supported by the British Motor Museum's new Brick Bank scheme... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has launched their exciting new ‘Brick Bank’ scheme, encouraging visitors to donate their unwanted or unused LEGO®  bricks for a fantastic cause! Museum Volunteers will collate the bricks into build kits, which … [Read more...]

Tickets now available for Beaulieu 2025 events

20th November 2024

Tickets now on sale for Beaulieu's 2025 events. They tell us: (All words from Beaulieu). Beaulieu has released its action-packed 2025 event calendar. From family-favourites to petrol-head picks, tickets are now on sale for Beaulieu’s popular shows and rallies, while dates have also been announced for external rallies held at the New Forest attraction. The scenic grounds of the National … [Read more...]

Veteran cars pioneer sustainable fuels on this year’s RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Run

8th November 2024

The world's longest-running motoring event looks ahead to the future as the Royal Automobile Club teams up with SUSTAIN... They tell us: (All words and photographs from the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run). 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 celebration of automotive history. This … [Read more...]

Christmas 2024 gift ideas from The British Motor Museum

7th November 2024

Christmas is fast approaching and The British Motor Museum may be able to help you in your search for presents... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). Looking for that spark of inspiration for the perfect Christmas gift? The British Motor Museum has plenty to choose from and every purchase supports the charity! Home to over 400 iconic classic and vintage … [Read more...]

Anthony Hamilton to celebrate TR2 recommission and partial restoration at the Classic Motor Show, NEC

7th November 2024

The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). Anthony Hamiliton, father to the seven-time Formula One drivers’ champion Lewis Hamilton, is to visit the National Motor Museum’s stand at the Classic Motor Show this week to celebrate his team’s skilled restoration of a 1954 Triumph TR2. The car was bequeathed by Mr D A Simes to the Beaulieu … [Read more...]

Guild of Motoring Writers’ ‘Bring Your Own Vehicle Day’ – Cardiff to Pendine Sands (via Welsh hills and valleys)

7th November 2024

Kim Henson was keen to join in with this ‘adventure’ to south Wales in October… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). I have always enjoyed driving events organised by The Guild of Motoring Writers, but sadly have been obliged to miss a few such excursions in the last few years. However, when the Guild announced their ‘Bring Your Own Vehicle Day’ for members, held early in … [Read more...]

Donated Land Speed Record Sunbeam 1000hp artwork on display at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

6th November 2024

The National Motor Museum tells us... (Image and all words from The National Motor Museum). Innovative artwork by a renowned automotive artist Richard Neergaard has gone on permanent display at the National Motor Museum. The artwork features the Sunbeam 1000hp Land Speed Record vehicle and has been donated to the Museum by Richard to support current efforts to restore the iconic … [Read more...]

Porter Press International wins top award at the Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year ceremony

5th November 2024

Porter Press International had a total of four books shortlisted for the prestigious awards... They tell us: (All words and images from porter press International). Overall trophy awarded to The Austin Pedal Car Story by Dr David Whyley Doug Nye’s The Last Eye Witness: The pioneering motor racing photography of Maurice Louis Branger 1902-1914 wins Motorsport Book of the … [Read more...]

This year’s London to Brighton Run honours motoring milestones

4th November 2024

This year's magical RM Sotheby's Veteran Car Run pays special tribute to Fiat and the Ladies' Automobile Club... RM Sotheby's tells us: (All words and images from RM Sotheby's). London was still shrouded in pre-dawn darkness as more than 350 pioneering veteran cars, their intrepid drivers, plucky passengers plus crowds of early-rising well-wishers gathered in Hyde Park this morning (Sunday, … [Read more...]

Another brilliant London to Brighton Run for The British Motor Museum

4th November 2024

The British Motor Museum entries in this year's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run worked wonders for their drivers and passengers plus the enthusiasts en route... The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). Warm weather graced the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, making for an incredible journey for the British Motor Museum participants. … [Read more...]

‘Goldie’ wins Royal Automobile Club’s Motorsport Book Of The Year Award

1st November 2024

The National Motor Museum tells us... (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). ‘Goldie’ by John Mayhead, the first book by National Motor Museum Publishing, won a Motorsport Book of the Year award at the Royal Automobile Club’s 2024 Motoring Book of the Year Awards last night. The title came top in the ‘books on a motor sporting subject, costing no more than £50’ … [Read more...]

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