MGB's 60th birthday to be honoured at The British Motor Museum. They tell us: The British Motor Museum will celebrate the 60th birthday of the MGB at a special event on Sunday 25 September. This event will appeal to anyone who loves MGB cars, whether they have owned one in the past, know someone who has one or would simply like to see some of these iconic cars proudly displayed together. The … [Read more...]
Events and Days Out
It’s all about having fun at motoring-related events and venues
Fun with trucks – at the British Motor Museum
The Retro Truck Show takes place at Gaydon in September... The British Motor Museum is gearing up for plenty of truck fun when it hosts the Retro Truck Show on Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 September. Around 300 modern and classic trucks will descend on Gaydon for this popular show which is now in its twelfth year. The Retro Truck Show features some of the best modern trucks produced between 1971 … [Read more...]
Event Report – Firle Beacon: Rally, Sprint, and Supercar Festival 30th – 31st July 2022
A new event (in fact a 'returning' one) for the 2022 season and looking ahead... By George Loveridge, ©Driving Around (All words and photographs by, and copyright, George Loveridge). Back in 1949, the Bentley Drivers Club established a Hill Climb in Lewes, East Sussex near to the Firle Estate. This ‘Bopeep’ hill climb ran for almost 30-years and unfortunately lapsed. However, now in 2022, … [Read more...]
Supercar Weekend at Beaulieu 6th and 7th August 2022
Beaulieu gears up for its 2022 Supercar Weekend... They tell us: (All photographs from Beaulieu). Families and supercar enthusiasts alike will be in their element at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 6th and 7th August, with special displays bringing jaw-dropping cars together for a packed weekend show that everyone will enjoy. From McLarens, Aston Martins, Ferraris and more, to all manner of … [Read more...]
Queen’s Baton Relay reaches The British Motor Museum
An exciting morning at The British Motor Museum as the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay arrived today, 22nd July 2022... They tell us: Over 500 spectators lined the Museum’s main driveway to watch the baton arrive. It was accompanied by the Queen's 1953 Royal Ceremonial Land Rover from the museum’s collection. This vehicle was part of fleet used by the Queen and Prince Philip on … [Read more...]
‘The Legendary Daytona Motorcycle’ exhibition opens on 22nd July 2022 at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum opens its first ever motorcycle exhibition on 22nd July 2022... They tell us: As a departure from its normally car-based exhibitions, the British Motor Museum is expanding its visitor appeal and diving into the world of motorcycles! A new collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles will see two temporary exhibitions delivered over the next six months. The first is a … [Read more...]
Austin Seven Exhibition opens at The British Motor Museum
Celebrating 100 years since the Austin Seven arrived, The British Motor Museum is hosting a new exhibition about this truly iconic model... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is to host a brand-new exhibition entitled ‘Small car. Big history: 100 years of the Austin Seven’ which will open on 22 July to mark a century of the small car that made such a big impact. From its launch in 1922, … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2022 promises to be a great event
Back to the 1950s for this year's themed display 'Nifty Fifties' at the 2022 Beaulieu International Autojumble... (All photographs from Beaulieu). They tell us... Beaulieu will be celebrating a golden era of motoring with a brand new Nifty Fifties display, as part of International Autojumble, returning on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September for a packed weekend of buying, selling and … [Read more...]
BMC and Leyland Show attracted classics galore on a very hot summer weekend
Enthusiasts flock to the BMC and Leyland Show… …Kim Henson reports. (All text and all photographs – except one as individually credited – by, and copyright, Kim Henson). The British Motor Museum at Gaydon played host to this year’s BMC and Leyland Show (held annually, Covid-apart) on Sunday 10th July. On a blistering hot day, more than 800 classic vehicles produced by BMC BL, Leyland and … [Read more...]
The National Motor Museum celebrates half a century… plus ‘The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects’ unveiled
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu reaches its 50th anniversary – and 'The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects' is launched... Kim says, "I have been visiting the 'Beaulieu' motor museum since I was eight years old and still enjoy the sheer 'motoring magic' of the place. In 1971/2, when the then-new National Motoring Museum was being built, I was a frequent visitor to the area and watched the … [Read more...]
Austin Seven Centenary celebrated this summer at The British Motor Museum
A much-loved small British car with a great history and wonderful legacy... The British Motor Museum is inviting families to help celebrate the 100th birthday of the Austin Seven with 7 marvellous activities from the 22 July – 5 September. Visitors can uncover this great little car’s history and look at some of its exciting adventures with the chance to explore the new exhibition ‘Small car. Big … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum Beaulieu launches after-hours ‘Classic Grille’ evenings
A new series of evening events is being launched this summer at Beaulieu... (All photographs from Beaulieu). They tell us: The National Motor Museum is throwing open its doors to classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts this summer for three special after-hours events, as it introduces its brand new Classic Grille evenings on 22nd June, 20th July and 24th August, as part of the celebrations of … [Read more...]
Custom car builder Andy Saunders becomes Beaulieu’s Hot Rod and Custom Show ambassador
Andy Saunders to attend the Hot Rod and Custom Show at Beaulieu as show ambassador... Beaulieu tells us... Renowned custom car builder Andy Saunders will be returning to Beaulieu’s Hot Rod & Custom Show as show ambassador, bringing one of his astonishing creations along as part of the packed show on Sunday 19th June. Famous in the motoring world for his incredible car builds, combining … [Read more...]
Unique Triumph TS2 to visit The British Motor Museum
Triumph TS2 to visit The British Motor Museum for just one day, as part of its 'Round Britain Relay' tour... The TS2, built at Banner Lane in Coventry, was the first right-hand drive 'TR' model, built in 1953 and before the TR2 production run started, right at the start of the long and illustrious TR sports car story. 'TS2' relates to the 'Chassis' number. TS2 will be visiting the British … [Read more...]
Six top motoring shows at The British Motor Museum in July
Historic vehicles galore at the British Motor Museum during July... They tell us: The British Motor Museum will be hosting six fantastic motoring shows in July which will include the Wythall Busfest on 2 July, the Electric Vehicle Festival on 3 July, the BMC & Leyland Show on 10 July, the Old Ford Rally and Rootes Heritage Day, both on 17 July & the Big MINI show on 24 July. The … [Read more...]
Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (‘STEM’) at The British motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is to host a special day for girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths on Wednesday 29th June 2022... They tell us: This event will feature a host of interactive STEM based activities for girls in secondary school years 8 to 10. The day will begin with an exclusive keynote presentation and Q&A with Louise Reynolds, Vehicle Line Director at Jaguar Land … [Read more...]
Minis, Metros and MINIS to be celebrated at The British Motor Museum
Minis and Metros plus MINIS galore at The British Motor Museum on Sunday 5th June... They tell us... Visitors can celebrate two of Britain’s much loved small car marques when the British Motor Museum hosts the ‘National Metro & Mini Show’ on Sunday 5 June. This popular show is regarded as the main event of the year for owners of Metros, classic Minis, and modern MINIs to come together. … [Read more...]
A welcome return for Beaulieu’s 2022 Spring Autojumble
This year’s Spring Autojumble was held at Beaulieu over the weekend of 14th and 15th May, and to the joy of attendees and stallholders, was dry for the Saturday of the event, although cloud and rain made their presence felt on the Sunday. Kim Henson was delighted to be there again, following the springtime show’s absence since May 2019, due to Covid-19 lockdowns etc. Here’s how he saw … [Read more...]
A Right Royal Day Out at The British Motor Museum
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee – celebrate at The British Motor Museum this half term... They tell us: With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations taking place during May half term (28 May – 5 June), the British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to celebrate the royal cars in their collection. A number of vehicles from the Royal household are on display including the first bespoke royal Land … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum invites 1970s classics and their owners to help celebrate 50 years of the Museum
50 years on from the opening of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, owners of 1970s cars are being invited to join in the celebrations... They tell us: Beaulieu is inviting owners of Seventies classics to join a party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Motor Museum. If your pride and joy is the glamorous Ford Cortina Mk III of its day, popular Escort or Mini, or even a … [Read more...]
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