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...]
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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...]
Stolen Ford Escort Mark I – still missing, can you help please?
PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP? A much-loved bronze-coloured Ford Escort Mark I two door saloon, registration UFX 365L, was stolen on April 12th, 2022 from a private driveway in Wallisdown, east Dorset. It is believed that it was taken in the early hours of the morning. This car is still missing and the owner, Graham King, is appealing again to see if anyone can help with information. He is offering a … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum takes Napier Gordon Bennett to Ireland
One of Britain's oldest racing cars was recently taken to Ireland by the National Motor Museum, to participate in a significant anniversary rally... The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the National Motor Museum). The veteran 1903 Napier Gordon Bennett attended the 120th anniversary of the 1903 ‘Gordon Bennett’ cup race which took place in southern Ireland, … [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...]
Sustainable fuels from P1 Fuels power classics in the Mille Miglia endurance rally
P1 Fuels, with Mercedes-Benz and pre-War specialists, cross the finishing line in the gruelling Mille Miglia endurance rally in Italy, and showcase the net-zero future of the internal combustion engine... P1 Fuels tells us: P1 Fuels completed its biggest test yet at this year’s Mille Miglia ‘1000 Miglia’, the renowned 1,000-mile endurance race in Italy Mercedes-Benz Classic powered all … [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...]
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...]
New permanent gallery featuring Le Mans, at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
A new permanent gallery at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, puts the focus on Le Mans... Beaulieu tells us: (Words and photographs from Beaulieu; all images © National Motor Museum) A new permanent gallery at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu will showcase rarely seen archive photographs from the museum’s collections. The first exhibition will be a special selection depicting the … [Read more...]
Father’s day action and gift choices at The British Motor Museum
Plenty of choice for Father's Day at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum has plenty of choice for those looking for a gift or special day out for Father’s Day on Sunday 18 June. Those visiting the Museum on Father’s Day itself, can enjoy the spectacle of 500 vintage and veteran motorcycles at the annual Vintage Motor Cycle Club's Banbury Run. It’s the biggest … [Read more...]
Ferraris galore to admire at the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, 5th/6th August
Beaulieu is the place to go to see Ferraris in numbers on the lawns of Palace House, over the weekend of 5th and 6th August 2023... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). A glorious selection of Ferraris will be taking pride of place on the lawns of Beaulieu’s Palace House, as part of the stunning Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 5th and 6th August, which will gather … [Read more...]
New art exhibition opens at The British Motor Museum
New exhibition opens – "The Gallery: Auto Art at The British Motor Museum". The British Motor Museum has opened a brand-new exhibition entitled “The Gallery: Auto Art at the British Motor Museum”, which will run until 30 June 2023. The exhibition, which is run in collaboration with Historic Car Art, features a collection of over 30 motoring-related pieces from seven of Britain’s most creative … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum set to host two special STEM career days
Special STEM career days to take place at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: Back by popular demand, the British Motor Museum is proud to host two special STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Careers days on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 June featuring a host of interactive STEM-based activities for secondary school pupils in years 7 to 10. 27 June is Girls in STEM Day, … [Read more...]
Sebastian Vettel names P1 Fuels as ‘synthetic’ partner for fossil-free Goodwood runs
P1 Fuels named by Sebastian Vettel as exclusive 'synthetic' partner for fossil-free fuel runs at Goodwwod Festival of Speed... P1 Fuels tells us: Formula 1 World Champion and sustainable motorsports advocate Sebastian Vettel has named P1 Fuels as his Goodwood Festival of Speed synthetic fuel brand of choice Sebastian Vettel announced he will drive at Goodwood Festival of Speed but only … [Read more...]
National Austin Seven Rally revs up for diamond jubilee…
Austin Sevens galore will gather at Beaulieu for the 60th National Austin Seven Rally, to take place on Sunday 3rd July... Run by the Pre-War Austin Seven Club, this is the largest annual gathering of Austin Seven cars and enthusiasts in the UK and is unique in that every one of the 60 rallies since 1963 has been held at the same venue - the grounds of the Beaulieu Estate next to … [Read more...]
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