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Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble will offer classic cars and spares galore, plus Vintage treats a-plenty

27th February 2025

This year's Beaulieu Spring Autojumble will take place on 17th and 18th May and will provide a wide variety of interest to all classic vehicle enthusiasts. Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Motor enthusiasts across the UK and overseas are eagerly anticipating another fantastic Spring Autojumble on 17th-18th May. With stunning car club displays and hundreds of … [Read more...]

Something for everyone during a busy programme at Beaulieu for 2025

24th February 2025

  An action-packed year awaits at Beaulieu with new exhibitions and displays. They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is ready for an exciting 2025, with brand new displays to see including interactive attraction “We Had One Of Those”, private rooms in Palace House opening to the public for the first time, and an Icons of F1 display … [Read more...]

The National Motor Museum launches a new dynamic website

20th February 2025

The brakes are off for a new look National Motor Museum website... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). The National Motor Museum has launched a brand-new website to enable motoring enthusiasts and history buffs world-wide to discover the story of motoring in Britain. The new look website – www.nationalmotormuseum.org.uk - reflects the Museum’s new … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum engineers complete the rebuild of the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker’s rear engine

13th February 2025

Sunbeam 1000hp milestone as National Motor Museum engineers complete the rear engine rebuild... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). In a landmark stage of the Sunbeam 1000hp restoration, National Motor Museum engineers have almost completed the rebuild of its rear engine after years of work to strip, clean and restore it. Sunbeam had only run … [Read more...]

Move fast to secure Early Bird tickets for Beaulieu Supercar Weekend in August

11th February 2025

Early Bird tickets for Supercar Weekend selling out fast! (All photographs and words from Beaulieu). Beaulieu tells us: Another weekend of high-performance thrills are set to take the south coast by storm at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 2-3 August. With only a few hundred Early Bird tickets remaining from the original batch of 1,000, supercar enthusiasts should act fast to save on their … [Read more...]

Students restore a Hillman Super Minx to its former glory and are presented with award certificates

7th February 2025

Young mechanics presented with award certificates at the National Motor Museum, for classic Super Minx restoration... The Museum tells us... (All words from The National Motor Museum; photographs ©National Motor Museum/ Adrian Pennells ). Lord Montagu of Beaulieu has presented award certificates at the National Motor Museum to students who successfully participated in the Mechanix course … [Read more...]

A new Young Artists Competition at The British Motor Museum

6th February 2025

The British Motor Museum launches a new Young Artists Competition, and teases details of Gallery 2025... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to launch a new Young Artists Competition to celebrate the opening of the exhibition, The Gallery 2025. This exclusive contest with the theme ‘The car and the environment’ gives young … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum renews partnership with Peter James Insurance for another year

22nd January 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with Peter James Insurance, one of the UK’s leading classic vehicle insurance brands, for a second year. The renewal of the partnership cements Peter James Insurance as a pillar of the classic vehicle community and … [Read more...]

Photographic competition winner captures cheeky Beaulieu River resident

17th January 2025

Lord Montagu has selected Oliver Crockett’s shot (above) of a cheeky Beaulieu River seal as the winner of the 2024 photography competition... The Beaulieu River team tells us... (All words and photographs sent from the Beaulieu River Team). Oliver’s photo was chosen by Lord Montagu to take the top spot and claim a £200 prize. His winning photo will also feature in the 2025 Beaulieu River Tide … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum’s Racing pride exhibition celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in motor sport

15th January 2025

The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from the National Motor Museum). A new exhibition at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu will explore hidden histories and signpost a way forward for more inclusivity in motorsport. The Museum has worked with Racing Pride to showcase LGBTQ+ heritage and achievement in motorsport - a fascinating part of the history of … [Read more...]

New photographic exhibition, ‘Beaulieu River: In Focus’ highlights the beauty of Buckler’s Hard and surrounding areas

11th January 2025

Buckler's Hard and the beautiful areas around the village are celebrated in this new exhibition,'Beaulieu River: In Focus'. They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Known for its maritime history and picturesque landscapes, the 18th-century village of Buckler's Hard (just down the road from, and closely linked with, Beaulieu, hence its inclusion on Wheels-Alive) has long … [Read more...]

Lovely Lancia wins top award at the Lakeland Motor Museum’s end of year classic car meet

6th January 2025

A rare Lancia wins at the Lakeland Motor Museum's 2024 end of year classic meet. They tell us: (All words and photographs from the Lakeland Motor Museum). A rare 1960s Lancia Flaminia GT owned by Cumbrian gent, Chris Raeburn, has scooped the top award at the Lakeland Motor Museum’s popular end of year classic car meet. The vehicle, which came to the UK in 2014 and believed to … [Read more...]

Historic classic car milestones to be celebrated at Silverstone Festival 2025

30th December 2024

The Silverstone Festival team tells us: (All words and photographs from Silverstone). • Aston Martin, BMW, Jaguar, Lotus, McLaren and TVR birthdays celebrated in 2025 • Grand Prix circuit awaits second-serving of anniversary track parades • Special 2 for 1 ticket offer for members of registered car clubs • Don’t miss Super Early Bird tickets for 2025 now on sale It may not be 2025 … [Read more...]

Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker restoration continues at The National Motor Museum

17th December 2024

  Despite hurdles galore, the restoration team at the National Motor Museum are making headway with the Sunbeam 1000hp. They tell us... (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). Cracked brake drum and sourcing new tyres and chains are the latest challenges for Sunbeam 1,000hp restorers... National Motor Museum engineers piece together newly restored parts, … [Read more...]

Patrons of The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu present Young Pioneer Award to Dorset-based car club entrepreneur

11th December 2024

Zander Miller from Dorset has been presented with the 2024 Young Pioneer Award, bestowed upon him by the Museum's One Hundred Club... The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). Twenty-one-year-old Zander Miller from Verwood has organised several large car meets across the south, all boasting some of the finest vehicles on the … [Read more...]

Christmas arrives at Beaulieu – and with the biggest Christmas tree on display in Palace House

10th December 2024

Festive treats galore at Beaulieu for all the family to enjoy... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Christmas has arrived at Beaulieu with stunning decorations, shimmering lights, and festive treats for the whole family to enjoy together. During weekends in early December, and from the 21 December to the 5 January*, the Beaulieu attraction will bring Christmas … [Read more...]

First apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour wins top award

6th December 2024

The first apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has won the ViewHR Award for Apprentice of the Year in the 2024 New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards... Kim adds: I realise that Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour, just down the road from, and linked with, Beaulieu, is not about motoring, but many of our Wheels-Alive readers are interested in boating as well as motor vehicles, and I … [Read more...]

Buckler’s Hard historical significance to be highlighted on BBC2

30th November 2024

Buckler's Hard has played a vital role in the history of naval shipbuilding in Britain, and the village, plus Beaulieu River, was crucial  too in wartime activities, including the D-Day landings... Buckler's Hard tells us: (Photograph and all words from Buckler's Hard). Villages by the Sea - Buckler’s Hard takes the spotlight on BBC Two Buckler’s Hard is set to take centre stage … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum honoured to win the Royal Automobile Club Museum & Collections Award

26th November 2024

The National Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu won the ultimate prestigious accolade of Museums & Collections of the Year in the 2024 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards. The trophy was presented to Dr Jon Murden, the Museum's Chief Executive, at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London. … [Read more...]

Brick Bank scheme launched by The British Motor Museum

21st November 2024

Local communities supported by the British Motor Museum's new Brick Bank scheme... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has launched their exciting new ‘Brick Bank’ scheme, encouraging visitors to donate their unwanted or unused LEGO®  bricks for a fantastic cause! Museum Volunteers will collate the bricks into build kits, which … [Read more...]

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