The Royal Automobile Club tells us: (Photograph and all words from the Royal Automobile Club). David Whyley’s The Austin Pedal Car Story, published by Porter Press International, emerged as the Royal Automobile Club’s 2024 Motoring Book Of The Year at a special ceremony in central London last night, in the presence of acclaimed motoring and motor racing authors from around the world. This … [Read more...]
Classics
British Motor Museum is shortlisted in the Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards
The British Motor Museum is one of three finalists in the 2024 Royal Automobile Club's 2024 Historic Awards. They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to once again be selected as one of three finalists in the Museums & Collections category in the 2024 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards. The annual Awards recognise … [Read more...]
Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson to join The British Motor Museum on the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
For the 2024 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson will be joining The British Motor Museum team... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is again participating in the famous RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, which is taking place on Sunday 3 November. Actor, Simon Gregson … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum Quiz Night on Tuesday 12th November
Get your brains into gear for the British Motor Museum Quiz Night, to be held on Tuesday 12th November 2024... They tell us: (Photographs and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum Quiz Night is back by popular demand, returning on Tuesday 12 November. The brain teasing, fun filled evening will once again be led by special guest Danny Hopkins (photograph below), … [Read more...]
The World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu closes on 3rd November
Last chance to see The World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu... Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs fro Beaulieu). The World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu will be closing on Sunday 3rd November, making way for the development of new visitor experiences at the attraction which is home to the National Motor Museum. The exhibition has been a feature at Beaulieu for Top … [Read more...]
Saturday Clubs return to The British Motor Museum this autumn/winter
Three new themed Saturday Clubs are on offer at The British Motor Museum during the autumn/winter of 2024/25. They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). Three new themed Saturday Clubs are on offer at the British Motor Museum for children aged 7 – 11 starting this autumn, on 16 November, 14 December and 18 January. Each club has a different exciting theme, … [Read more...]
“Goldie’, the first book from National Motor Museum Publishing, shortlisted for prestigious award
Published by the National Motor Museum, 'Goldie', by John Mayhead, has been shortlisted for the Royal Automobile Club Book of the Year... The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from the National Motor Museum). “Goldie – The Amazing True Story of Alfred Goldie Gardner, the World’s Most Successful Speed- Record Driver” by John Mayhead was launched at Goodwood … [Read more...]
Keep it Clean!
Kim Henson advises ensuring that the wheel arches and underbody structure of your car are kept clean, to prolong its life and make it more pleasant to work on. Recent wet weather in Britain has resulted in many roads being strewn with mud, accumulations of leaves, etc. Inevitably these deposits are transferred to the undersides of passing vehicles, via their tyres. In turn the resulting debris … [Read more...]
October 2024 Half-term activities at The British Motor Museum
The evolution of car design to take centre stage at The British Motor Museum this coming October Half-term... The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 26 October – 3 November, the British Motor Museum is inviting families to enjoy a range of activities inspired by the evolution of car design! From the classic … [Read more...]
2024 Morgan Plus 4: Radical wild-child or faithful follower of tradition? Ancient and modern compared…
The new Morgan Plus 4 is visually very similar to a rich bloodline of cars from Malvern. Putting it head-to-head against a 1956 example, what does a 68-year age gap look like? George Loveridge reports… (Words and photographs by and copyright ‘Driving Around’, operated by George). Once upon a time, it was seen as revolutionary to equip a Morgan with 4 wheels, let alone heated seats. Morgan has … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlisted in the West Midlands Tourist Awards
The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist in the West Midlands Tourist Awards... The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The Museum has been nominated for an award in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award category and will find out if it has won this highly coveted award at a special ceremony in early 2025. The … [Read more...]
Bluebird K7 at Beaulieu on Sunday 6th October 2024
Truly iconic Bluebird K7 to go on display at Beaulieu on Sunday 6th October 2024... Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). The legendary Bluebird K7, driven by Donald Campbell in his record-breaking water speed attempts, will be heading South from the Ruskin Museum on Sunday 6th October, and will be on display outside the National Motor Museum at … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2024 – Kim’s Report
This year’s eagerly-anticipated International Autojumble at Beaulieu took place over the sun-bathed weekend of 14th and 15th September. Kim Henson was there and here’s what he found… (All words by, and copyright, Kim Henson; photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited. Grateful thanks to Chris for the use of his images). To me there is something … [Read more...]
Retrospective Road Test – 1992 BMW E34 520i
Kieron Fennelly takes the wheel of a 32 year old BMW 5 Series – and rates it as a still-competent classic saloon. (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kieron Fennelly.) The 1988-95 BMW E34 was the company’s third 5 Series and consolidated BMW’s reputation for this model as the class-leading executive saloon. By the time of the launch of the E34, BMW had three distinct model ranges, … [Read more...]
Retro Truck Show this coming weekend at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum gears up for fun at the Retro Truck Show, this coming weekend, 7th and 8th September 2024... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is getting into gear for plenty of truck fun when it hosts the Retro Truck Show on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September. Around 300 modern and classic trucks will descend on … [Read more...]
‘Simply’ rallies galore at Beaulieu in September (2024)
Beaulieu hosts a wide variety of fascinating 'Simply' events this September. They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Motoring fans will be marking their calendars with some must-see Simply events still to come at Beaulieu this September. These vibrant rallies offer the chance to admire an impressive line-up of motors, catch up with fellow enthusiasts plus explore the … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum engineers commence engine rebuild to bring Sunbeam 1000hp back to life
The Sunbeam 1000hp's unique engine is being rebuilt by National Motor Museum engineers... The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum). Everything on Sunbeam 1,000hp was bespoke, apart from its two colossal 22.5 litre Matabele V12 aero engines which were spare parts from Sunbeam’s works – and neither has run for more than 80 … [Read more...]
Stonham Barns Park 2024 Classic Car Show brings out the cars and the crowds
The 2024 Classic Car Show at Stonham Barns Park in Suffolk provided style and encouraged memories galore... Stonham Barns tells us: (All words and photographs from Stonham Barns). With wax polish and history everywhere, Stonham Barns Park - one of Suffolk’s premier leisure, retail and holiday venues - has hosted its Classic Car Show 2024 (Sunday 18 August) and the crowds came out on a … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2024 will see some familiar faces…
Familiar faces set to appear at this year's Beaulieu International Autojumble, on 14th/15th September... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). With just over four weeks to go until Beaulieu International Autojumble, motoring enthusiasts from far and wide are gearing up for a weekend of automotive treasure-hunting on the south coast. Hundreds of stands will be … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum volunteer to take on 800 mile motorcycle tour in aid of charity
National Motor Museum volunteer Peter Driver will soon set off on an around Nbritain motorcycle ride in aid of the charity 'Mind'... The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from Peter Driver/The National Motor Museum). Peter Driver, a volunteer with the National Motor Museum workshop, will be heading off from Beaulieu on September 4th on an 800-mile ride … [Read more...]
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