Vaux ALL is a brand new show, celebrating all Vauxhall models, and will take place on Saturday 13th May at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum has a brand new show for the 2023 season with Vaux ALL, a celebration of all Vauxhall models on Saturday 13 May. Vaux ALL, sponsored by Abbeyfields Insurance, will feature classic, modern classic, retro and the latest … [Read more...]
Classics
This year’s National Metro and Mini Show to take place at The British Motor Museum on 4th June
Iconic Metros and Minis (also MINIs) to be celebrated at The British Motor Museum on Sunday 4th June. The BMM tells us: The British Motor Museum will enable visitors to celebrate two of Britain’s best-loved small cars when it hosts the ‘National Metro & Mini Show’ on Sunday 4 June. This popular show is regarded as the main event of the year for owners of Metros, classic Minis, and modern … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show, on 18th June, promises automotive family fun
Fabulous cars (and motorcycles) galore to enjoy at this year's Custom and American Show on Sunday 18th June at Beaulieu... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu.). For a Father’s Day packed with family friendly retro fun, make Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show your destination on Sunday 18th June, and be amazed by impressive cars and bikes as they fill the grounds of the … [Read more...]
Historic front wheel drive Alvis race car is revived after years in a scrapyard…
Innovative front wheel drive Grand Prix race car resurrected after being left to rot in a scrapyard... Alvis tells us: The Alvis Grand Prix car, one of the first of its kind to use front wheel drive, has been extensively restored 96 years after a retirement at Brooklands curtailed the factory effort. Abandoned in a Warwickshire scrapyard after its race career ended, the sole … [Read more...]
Austin Cambridge Westminster Car Club website news
The Austin Cambridge Westminster Car Club (ACWCC) has recently been experiencing major website difficulties and got in touch with Wheels-Alive to ask if we could help to spread the word that it is up and running again. We are happy to help of course. This is their message to their members (and may be helpful to prospective members too), to explain why their website has been out of … [Read more...]
Classic & Vintage Commercial Show at Gaydon, 10th/11th June
The British Museum at Gaydon is the place to be on 10th/11th June to see classic commercials galore... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to take a nostalgic journey down memory lane when it hosts the ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ on 10 & 11 June. The show offers visitors a fascinating insight into automotive history and a rare opportunity to reminisce and … [Read more...]
Family Easter activities at Beaulieu from 1st April…
Easter festivities at Beaulieu start tomorrow, 1st April… Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Hop, skip and jump into Easter at Beaulieu, where history comes to life between 1st – 16th April. Meet colourful characters, see historic vehicles and spot the famous Easter Bunny in our flower-filled grounds over Easter Weekend, where you’ll find traditional outdoor games for … [Read more...]
Make your way to Beaulieu this May for their Spring Autojumble…
Spares galore, classics for sale and car club displays are promised at this year's Beaulieu Spring Autojumble, on the weekend of 13th/14th May... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Spring Autojumble will be back for 2023, as impressive car club displays join hundreds of stands laden with great automotive buys, for a busy show on 13th and 14th May in the Beaulieu … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum launches campaign to run the Sunbeam 1,000hp record breaker at Daytona (again!)
A campaign by The National Motor Museum to run 'The Slug' again at Daytona... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). The National Motor Museum will launch the Sunbeam 1000hp Restoration Campaign on the anniversary of Major Henry Segrave’s Land Speed Record on March 29, to enable its colossal V12 aero engines to run again. Working together with Hampshire-based Brookspeed … [Read more...]
The motoring future is brought back from the past at The National Motor Museum
Looking back at the future... A headline exhibition at the National Motor Museum will look at future visions of the motor car from the past, ideas that have become reality and future visions still to be realised. Motopia? Past Future Visions will showcase a journey through 130 years of future thinking about automobility. They tell us: (Images: © National Motor Museum © Todd and … [Read more...]
Join ‘Bessie the Bus’ for her birthday bash at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon
Bessie the Bus to celebrate her centenary, at The British motor Museum... Plus there are many other Easter weekend activities to take place there... They tell us: (All words and photograph from The British Motor Museum). Visitors are invited to join ‘Bessie the Bus’ for her birthday bash at the British Motor Museum this Easter from 1 – 16 April. Bessie is an AEC S-type Bus on long term loan … [Read more...]
Free of charge Gaydon Gatherings at the British Motor Museum during 2023…
Dates announced for British Motor Museum's free of charge Gaydon Gatherings in 2023... The British Motor Museum’s 'Gaydon Gathering' events return on Tuesday 11 April 2023 from 5pm – 8:30pm. Informal, fun evenings aimed at motoring enthusiasts, these events are free to attend, taking place outside on the Museum's arenas on the second Tuesday of each month. Up to 500 vehicles attended last year’s … [Read more...]
Touring Car Treats at Donington Historic Festival, 29th/30th April 2023
Classic Touring Car action to savour at the end of April at Donington... Donington tells us: Touring Car fans are in for an absolute treat at this year’s Donington Historic Festival (29/30 April), with five spectacular races featuring the ever-popular tin-tops. Coming just a week after Donington Park plays host to today’s cars and stars with the opening round of the Kwik Fit BTCC, the Festival … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum seeks new Chair of Trustees
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, is looking for a new Chair of Trustees to help lead the museum into a bright future... They tell us: (Words and photograph from Beaulieu). The National Motor Museum is looking for a new chair of its board of trustees, someone with the skills and ambition to help shape and drive forward its future. The successful volunteer will join the National Motor … [Read more...]
The Little Car Company showcases its vehicles on the frozen lake at St. Moritz
Classic designs in scaled down form by The Little Car Company put through their paces at St. Moritz... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The Little Car Company). The Little Car Company recently showcased four of its scaled, electrified icons at the International Concours of Elegance at St. Moritz between 24-25 February Visitors were able to test drive the Bugatti … [Read more...]
This year’s Land Rover Show at The British Museum, Gaydon, is on 7th and 8th May
The British Museum's 'Land Rover Show' will celebrate the 75th anniversary of this iconic marque... They tell us: (All words and photograph from The British Museum). The Gaydon Land Rover Show will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Land Rover marque when it takes place on 7 & 8 May at the British Motor Museum. The dedicated and hugely popular show will once again showcase … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz SL300 ‘Gullwing’ with regal provenance lands at Beaulieu
Mercedes 300SL 'Gullwing', previously owned and enjoyed by the late King Hussein of Jordan, arrives at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu... They tell us: One of the most beautiful and desirable motor cars ever built is the latest exhibit to take its place at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The distinctive Gullwing Mercedes 300SL was originally supplied by Mercedes-Benz Great … [Read more...]
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu looks ahead to an exciting year
Events and exhibitions coming up this year at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu... (All photographs from Beaulieu). They tell us: Those with an interest in the motoring heritage can discover more about the National Motor Museum and its collections with a new calendar of exhibitions, displays, behind-the-scenes tours, talks, vehicle meets, and family events. National Motor … [Read more...]
The Real Italian Car Company launches – with real classic Fiat 500s!
Fancy a classic Fiat 500 rebuilt in line with your personal wishes? The newly-established Real Italian Car Company can help you fulfil your dream... The Real Italian Car Company has been set up by three devotees of this much-loved, big-hearted and still highly effective Italian classic automotive 'baby'. They tell us: London and Lucca, February 28, 2023 The Real Italian Car Company … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum adds a second motorcycle exhibition in conjunction with Triumph
'History in the Making' – a new exhibition at The British Motor Museum, in collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles... The British Motor Museum tells us: The British Motor Museum has expanded its visitor appeal and opened another exciting motorcycle exhibition in a new collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles. The first exhibition opened last July to celebrate one of its most iconic road and race … [Read more...]
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