Kim Henson visited the sun-bathed 2023 Beaulieu International Autojumble… Here’s what he found… What follows is my own personal perspective on the event. The words are my own; the photographs were taken by me and by my colleague Chris Adamson (grateful thanks Chris, for your help), as individually credited. (Copyright Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, respectively). As I headed for this year’s … [Read more...]
Events and Days Out
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‘In Conversation With…’ – A new aspect of this year’s Beaulieu International Autojumble
Talks to entertain and inform – at the Beaulieu International Autojumble, on 2nd and 3rd September 2023... All words and images from Beaulieu; they tell us... Beaulieu has confirmed a fascinating line-up of motoring experts who will be speaking on the brand new In Conversation With… stage at International Autojumble on 2nd and 3rd September. From BBC’s The Repair Shop metalwork guru, Dominic … [Read more...]
Transport Torques lectures coming soon to The National Motor Museum
Autumnal evenings can be brightened by a series of lectures at The National Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). Specialist evening lectures by leading figures in the motoring world are scheduled this autumn at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The talks, in the museum’s Collections Centre theatre offer a chance to hear … [Read more...]
Silverstone Festival accelerates a sustainable future
Fossil-free P1 fuel helps accelerate Silverstone's 'Shift to Zero' strategy, at this year's Silverstone Festival. Silverstone tells us: Pioneering new partnership offers all competitors a ‘drop-in’ fossil-free alternative • Securing the past 75 years and powering the next 75 years • Technical advice and on-track demos to validate benefits • Wide range of tickets on sale – kids … [Read more...]
‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ celebrates three key anniversaries
'Jaguars at Gaydon' takes place at The British motor Museum on Sunday 2nd September... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is once again hosting ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ on Saturday 2 September. Jaguars at Gaydon is a friendly and informal gathering for all Jaguar fans, not restricted to members of any specific Jaguar club, or even to Jaguar owners. Now in its fourth year, the show is a joint … [Read more...]
Veteran car stars of the ‘Genevieve’ film on display together at The National Motor Museum
The two star cars from the film Genevieve on display together at Beaulieu, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the famous film that did so much to encourage interest in veteran cars... The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photographs as individually credited). Veteran cars that starred in a classic British movie have arrived at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu over the summer. The … [Read more...]
‘Transitions: The Impact of Innovation’ explores the future of the car, at The British Motor Museum
New 'Transitions: The Impact of Innovation' exhibition is unveiled at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and imaged from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has opened another exciting and thought-provoking exhibition entitled “Transitions: The Impact of Innovation”, which will run until summer 2024. The exhibition, which was opened by Kevin Timms, Chair of … [Read more...]
All-new Triumph TR25 by Makkina goes on show at The British Motor Museum
TR25 by Makkina on show from 18th July 2023 at The British Motor Museum. They tell us: (All words and images fromn The British Motor Museum). Following last week’s unveiling in London, the British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that the Triumph TR25 created by Makkina is now on display, sitting alongside its original inspiration - the record-breaking ‘Jabbeke’ Triumph TR2, MVC575. … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum Raffle Prize winners enjoy New Forest drive in a 1914 Rolls-Royce
Beaulieu runners-up but still winners ! The runner-up winners of the National Motor Museum Trust Prize Draw at Beaulieu have enjoyed a trip around the New Forest in a vehicle from the National Motor Museum collection. (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). Elton and Georgina Evans and their children Jacob and Charlotte from Bramley, Hampshire were driven in a … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s ‘Simply’ series of shows provides automotive variety and spice during the rest of 2023
Nine more 'Simply' rallies at Beaulieu still to come in 2023... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu): Motoring fans are in for a treat at Beaulieu over the coming months, with nine more Simply rallies taking place throughout the rest of the 2023 show season, each one packed with great car line-ups to admire, chances to chat with other enthusiasts, and all the features of … [Read more...]
Seven Heaven – The 60th National Austin Seven Rally at Beaulieu
Austin Sevens and Big Sevens galore, plus their enthusiastic owners, descend on the New Forest… Kim Henson reports. (All photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson, except for the view from the air of the '60' formation image, copyright Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd.). Over the weekend of 1st and 2nd July, The Pre-War Austin Seven Club held their 60th National Austin Seven Rally at the National … [Read more...]
Automotive innovation explored and celebrated at The British Motor Museum
Summertime learning for children about car design and innovation,, at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: This summer, visitors are invited to help the British Motor Museum’s resident Car Designers discover the innovations of automotive technologies, past, present, and future. STEAM-inspired (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) activities will be running from 21 July – 4 … [Read more...]
Summertime at Beaulieu promises a huge amount of fun and interest
So much to enjoy at Beaulieu this summer... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Get set for an action-packed summer at Beaulieu as history comes to life with colourful characters, living history parades, phantasmagorical rides and exciting new exhibitions to see across the attraction between 22 July – 3 September. Back for the summer, see motoring parades in action. Watch … [Read more...]
High Standards at Daventry… in the sunshine
Kim Henson gives his personal assessment of the 2023 Standard Motor Club’s International Rally, celebrating 120 years of Standard cars… Over the (mostly) sun-bathed long weekend of 23rd to 25th June, enthusiasts of Standard vehicles met at the Daventry Court Hotel in Northamptonshire, coming from far and wide to celebrate the marque, to admire the cars and to enjoy each other’s company. While … [Read more...]
Singer Le Mans arrives at the British Motor Museum, as part of a new collaboration with The Patrick Foundation
Collaboration between The British Motor Museum and The Patrick Foundation starts with the arrival of a Singer Le Mans at Gaydon... The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photograph from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to be welcoming a new car into its collection – a Singer Le Mans. Not only is this car an ideal fit for the Trust’s collection, it … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum looks to the future of motoring
The British Motor Museum is to host a new exhibition looking at the future of the car... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to open another exciting and thought-provoking exhibition on 15 July entitled “Transitions: The Impact of Innovation”, which will run until summer 2024. The exhibition will explore the technologies that … [Read more...]
The Story of Winchester Caravans is being told in Hampshire this summer
'Homes on Wheels' – 'The Rolls-Royce of Caravans' is being celebrated in a display in Winchester... All words and images from Beaulieu; images © Caravan and Motorhome Club Collection. Beaulieu tells us... This summer, the Caravan and Motorhome Club Collection, hosted at the National Motor Museum, will be celebrating one of the UK’s most prestigious manufacturers of holiday caravans - … [Read more...]
The British Motor Museum’s 30th Anniversary to be celebrated over seven days in August
30 years since its doors first opened to the public, The British Motor Museum will celebrate in August... They tell us: (All words and images from the British Motor Museum). On 1 May 1993, the British Motor Museum, known at the time as the ‘Heritage Motor Centre’, opened its doors for the very first time. Purpose-built to hold the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust’s collections, the … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show took place on Father’s Day…
Incredible vehicles and live music made for a great atmosphere for the Custom and American Show, held at Beaulieu on 18th June. Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Over 5,600 visitors and participants made Beaulieu their Father’s Day destination for the Custom and American Show, enjoying the colourful line-up of 406 customised and American cars and bikes, alongside live … [Read more...]
Roads to avoid due to the festival season in 2023
2023 Festival Travel Guide – avoid long queues! With festival season in full swing, Brits have been told the major UK roads which are predicted to have severe delays and standstill traffic throughout the summer. Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have researched the roads most likely to be heavily affected by festivals and have warned drivers to find alternative routes to avoid summer travel … [Read more...]
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