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Land Speed Record Sunbeam 1000hp restoration fund reaches milestone – but more support is needed

8th January 2024

Land Speed Sunbeam 1000hp restoration reaches fundraising milestone at National Motor Museum The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu has started the year with news that it has reached the £50,000 mark with its Sunbeam 1000hp restoration campaign. They tell us (all words and images from the National Motor Museum): The Museum is now appealing for more support to get the restoration to the next … [Read more...]

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