Lorry loads of interest coming soon to the Retro Truck Show at Gaydon... They tell us: Hundreds of retro trucks will once again head to the British Motor Museum when it hosts the Retro Truck Show on Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 September. Around 300 modern and classic trucks will descend on Gaydon for this popular show, making it one of the largest truck shows in the calendar. The show, now in … [Read more...]
Wheels-Alive Visits…
‘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...]
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...]
Detroit 2023 – famous for its automobile history and ‘Motown’ music – here’s how it looks today
Guy Loveridge reports from his recent visit to the ‘Motor City’... When car people thought of Detroit they used to think of the cradle of the American automobile industry. They thought of Henry Ford, of Cadillac, of Lincoln and William Durant. They thought of the golden years of the motor car, of Ford’s $5 day and the first mechanised production line. Every American automotive trope was rooted in … [Read more...]
Forthcoming shows at The British Motor Museum celebrate buses, BMC/Leyland cars, classic Fords and Rootes Group models, plus Meccano!
July 2023 sees four classic vehicle shows (plus a Meccano display) taking place at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon... They tell us: The British Motor Museum will be hosting four nostalgic motoring shows in July, which will include the Wythall Busfest on 1 July, the BMC & Leyland Show on 9 July and the Old Ford Rally and Rootes Heritage Day, both on 23 July. The Wythall Busfest is … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman advises automotive ‘safety first’ when visiting music festivals
The Motor Ombudsman urges drivers to put vehicle safety centre stage when visiting music festivals this summer... They tell us: A Motor Ombudsman-commissioned YouGov poll of nearly 1,000 driving licence holders who would be likely to travel in their own vehicle to a music festival this summer, revealed that only around half (53%) would know how to check the tread depth of their … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum hosted Shell Heritage Art Collection goes out on the road
The Shell Heritage Art Collection goes on display in Portsmouth... The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). The Shell Heritage Art Collection, hosted by the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, has gone out on the road, and is exhibiting its wonderful commercial artwork collection at Cascades Shopping Centre in … [Read more...]
MG100 at Beaulieu – Saturday 30th September 2023
A celebration of 100 years of MGs, will take place at Beaulieu on Saturday 30th September 2023... Chris Adamson tells us... (All words and photographs copyright Chris Adamson). A major event, featuring hundreds of MGs of all ages, will celebrate 100 years of the famous British sportscar marque in the picturesque parkland surroundings of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu on Saturday 30 … [Read more...]
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