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...]
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‘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...]
Vaux ALL Show returns to The British Motor Museum on 18th August
The 2024 Vaux ALL show is to take place at The British Motor Museum on Sunday 18th August, with a special guest appearance of the legendary Lotus Carlton, '40RA'... The Museum tells us: Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum. Vaux ALL, a celebration of all Vauxhall, Opel and Bedford models, returns to the British Motor Museum, home to the Vauxhall Heritage Collection, for a … [Read more...]
Stolen Escort’s owner still determined to find where his car went…
Yes, we realise that this car has been missing for more than two years, but rightful owner Graham King is not giving up on his Escort, and he has asked for details about his car to be shared again among enthusiasts and the wider public. If you have any news regarding its whereabouts, please ontact the police or Graham direct… Graham King’s bronze-coloured Ford Escort Mark I two door saloon, … [Read more...]
Beaulieu Supercar Weekend 2024 draws enthusiastic crowds
Special guests and spectacular displays at this year's Beaulieu Supercar Weekend... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). On 3rd and 4th August, over 20,000 supercar enthusiasts headed to Beaulieu Supercar Weekend to see some of the world’s most exclusive and powerful vehicles on show. With live demonstrations, awesome displays and a special guest appearance from BBC … [Read more...]
British premiere of new feature documentary ‘Vincenzo Lancia and the Birth of Modern Motoring’
British premiere of a new feature documentary 'Vincenzo Lancia and the Birth of Modern Motoring' takes place in Leamington Spa... The British premiere of the new feature documentary ‘Vincenzo Lancia & the Birth of Modern Motoring’ took place on Saturday 20th July at the Royal Spa Centre Cinema in Leamington Spa. Hosted by the Lancia Motor Club, Motul and the Federation of British … [Read more...]
DR1VR show coming soon at The British Motor Museum
DR1VR show returns to The British Motor Museum, by popular demand... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The DR1VR show returns to the British Motor Museum on Sunday 15 September for its second year. Visitors can once again enjoy a relaxed day out with live music whilst admiring hundreds of modified cars including modern and classic stance, track builds, … [Read more...]
Lord Montagu welcomes the Wombles back to Beaulieu
Lord Montagu welcomes The Wombles back to Beaulieu for the 50th anniversary of the Monorail there... Beaulieu tells us: (Image and all words from Beaulieu). Lord Montagu marked the 50th anniversary of the Monorail in style with a feast of celebrations and special guests to mark 50 years of the oldest monorail in England. Opened in July 1974, the Monorail has been a family … [Read more...]
Supercars Galore at Beaulieu on 3rd and 4th August 2024
A fantastic line-up of high performance sporting/luxury vehicles awaits attendees at this year's Beaulieu Supercar Weekend... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu Supercar Weekend returns on 3rd and 4th August for another action-packed weekend of automotive excellence. This year, the highly-anticipated event is set to display more high-performance vehicles than … [Read more...]
Classic Car Loan Project Reaches 100 Drivers!
100 Not Out! The Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP), which gives younger enthusiasts a classic car for a whole year, has just reached the 100 driver mark. Kim writes, "This is a magnificent achievement for the Classic Car Loan Project, set up to encourage young people into the world of classic cars and thus helping to preserve interest for the future". They tell us: (All words and photographs … [Read more...]
Jeremy Walton’s Audi TT quattro Sport – giving great service after five years (so far) of fun!
Five years and counting... Jeremy Walton reports on his Audi TT quattro Sport, which seems to be a 'keeper'! In the eighth part of his series on owning and living with his TT quattro Sport, Jeremy confirms that the car is still going strong... and is still very much fun to own and use. (All words and images by, and copyright, Jeremy Walton). Closing in on 100,000 miles, our 5-years … [Read more...]
First Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival
Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports on a new event to take place in September 2024… Pembrey Circuit will host the inaugural Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival on Sunday 22 September, exactly 31 years to the day since the late Brazilian F1 racing driver Ayrton Senna set the fastest lap around the home of Welsh motorsport. It was widely reported at the time that Senna broke the … [Read more...]
Sad true story about trying to bring TVR to Wales…
Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports… An attempt to bring TVR sports cars to Wales ended in failure and a bill of £14M, according to official documents released Wednesday. Legendary two-seater high performance TVRs were to be built at Rassau Industrial Estate close to Ebbw Vale after the manufacturer was bought by a business from the previous owners who saw it collapse in its native … [Read more...]
Four Mazda MX-5s are the first cars to drive from Land’s End to John o’ Groats on sustainable fuel
One thousand miles, covered in each of four Mazdas – all on sustainable, carbon-neutral fuel... and celebrating 35 years of the MX-5. Mazda tells us: (Image and all words from Mazda). To celebrate 35 years of MX-5, one of each generation drove from Land’s End to John O’Groats. All cars on the trip were powered by SUSTAIN 100 per cent biofuel with zero fossil fuel content. The … [Read more...]
A new dedicated ‘Access Day’ being hosted by The British Motor Museum this summer
Friday 16th August 2024 is the date of the British Motor Museum's second dedicated 'Access Day'... They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host its second dedicated Access Day of 2024 on Friday 16 August. The Museum, which is committed to being accessible to all, will showcase its range of accessible activities and will be open until … [Read more...]
Visitors to Buckler’s Hard this coming weekend can enjoy free tours aboard the pilot cutter Amelie Rose
A warm welcome is promised for visitors to Buckler's Hard (near Beaulieu) this weekend (20th and 21st July 2024) with free tours aboard the pilot cutter Amelie Rose... Buckler's Hard tells us... (All words and images from Buckler's Hard). Step on board the beautiful pilot cutter Amelie Rose for a tour and chat with her crew as part of your visit to Buckler’s Hard on Saturday 20th and Sunday … [Read more...]
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