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...]
Classics
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...]
Beaulieu’s sun-bathed 2023 Spring Autojumble ticks all the boxes for classic enthusiasts
Kim Henson reports on his day there, giving his personal view of his visit… (All words by, and copyright, Kim Henson. All photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson and Jeff Carter, as individually credited. Kim adds, “Grateful thanks to photographer Jeff for his assistance at the event”.) After weeks of ‘variable’ weather, the sun shone in earnest for this year’s Beaulieu Spring Autojumble, … [Read more...]
Shipwright School returns to Buckler’s Hard this 2023 late May Bank Holiday weekend
See ancient shipbuilding skills come to life as the Shipwright School returns to Buckler’s Hard for May bank holiday weekend... Kim says: "Yes this is a motoring magazine website but 'car people' are often interested in boating, ships and history too, and we thought this would be of general interest to our readers..." Beaulieu (and Buckler's Hard) tells us: Watch hands-on … [Read more...]
Lancia’s decline and fall from being a well-respected brand… and the firm is now rising again!
Better late than never... a sad story heading for a happy ending - by Dave Moss. It’s thirty years since Lancia cars disappeared from British showrooms, the start of a slippery slope for this much-loved Italian marque with a long, diverse history. Established to make cars in Turin in 1906, later adding commercial vehicles, buses, and, eventually, trolleybuses, the first half of its existence … [Read more...]
The British Motor Museum celebrates 75 years of the Land Rover
This May 2023 Half-Term, celebrate the Land Rover's 75th Birthday at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to celebrate the iconic Land Rover’s 75th Birthday with a host of family activities this May Half-Term from 27 May – 4 June! The Museum collections feature a wide range of Land Rovers, each with their own incredible journeys, from tough … [Read more...]
Auto Vivendi Supercar Club Profile
Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports... Two Welsh enthusiasts behind the world’s largest private members’ supercar club have partnered with exclusive villa and country-house businesses and brought the business back to Wales for a growing number of local members. Auto Vivendi supercar club members from around the world will now be able to select breaks at luxury rental … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum celebrates 30th Anniversary
30 Years of the amazing British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum first opened its doors to the public at its site in Gaydon 30 years ago! Visitors got their first look at the world’s largest collections of historic British cars inside the impressive brand-new building on 1 May 1993. The Museum will be marking its milestone anniversary with a week-long 30th Anniversary … [Read more...]
May Half-term at Beaulieu – fun for all
Action galore at Beaulieu over this May's half-term break... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Get set for an action-packed May half-term at Beaulieu with family fun for everyone, including the launch of a brand-new exhibition taking centre stage in the National Motor Museum. Take a trip through time at Beaulieu, with over 800 years of history to explore as … [Read more...]
The Classic Car Loan Project welcomes new enthusiasts as custodians of classics for for the next 12 months
More newcomers to classic car motoring benefit from the much-acclaimed Classic Car Loan Project, with the latest handover of vehicles taking place at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon... 20 young drivers have received a classic car on loan, for a whole year, at a Hand Over Day at The British Motor Museum. The cars are part of the Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP) which is sponsored by BMM to … [Read more...]
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