National Motor Museum Blog – June 2016
This month, the 1935 Auburn has been prepared for a continental rally, while an unusual electric vehicle has gone on display.
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Women in Motorsport & Social History: Eleanor Thornton
The sylph-like Spirit of Ecstasy mascot which has adorned the bonnet of Rolls-Royce cars since 1911 is based upon a very special woman….
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Frozen, Daleks and Smurfs at Beaulieu’s popular Truckmania
Thousands of visitors enjoyed Truckmania at Beaulieu with a stunning display of more than 200 trucks which attracted 8,500 visitors across the two-day event.
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More stands for bargains at Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble
Hundreds of autojumblers jostled for the best finds as they packed Beaulieu’s 23rd Spring Autojumble in spite of the weather.
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Jaguars purr into Beaulieu for the first Simply Jaguar
Beaulieu’s first ever Simply Jaguar saw 319 Jaguars of all ages and marques drive into the National Motor Museum grounds for an impressive launch show.
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National Motor Museum Blog – May 2016
This month, a fascinating vehicle has returned to the National Motor Museum, while a prestigious Rolls-Royce receives repairs.
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Record number of Fords at Simply Ford
A record 1,350 Fords gathered in the grounds of Beaulieu for the seventh popular Simply Ford rally.
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Iconic Blue Bird to ‘fly’ again
Visitors to the London Motor Show will be thrilled to see Sir Malcolm Campbell’s iconic Sunbeam, which he affectionately renamed Blue Bird, as it is started daily.
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Women in Motorsport & Social History: Dorothee Pullinger
Pioneering businesswoman and automobile engineer, Dorothee Pullinger's unfailing commitment to equal opportunities earned her a place in motoring history.
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Boatjumble Post Event Report
The sun shone for a busy Beaulieu Boatjumble as more than 7,000 event-goers picked up bargains from the hundreds of stands.
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