The Sunbeam 350hp Appeal
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, has launched an appeal to raise funds to build a new gearbox for Sir Malcolm Campbell’s historic 1920 Sunbeam 350hp Land Speed Record car.
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Lord Montagu of Beaulieu 1926 – 2015
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu. He died peacefully at his home on 31st August 2015, aged 88, after a short illness. The funeral will take place on the 10 September 2015, when the attraction will be closed all day as a mark of respect.
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Supercar Showdown 2015 Report
Despite a severe weather warning in the days leading up to this year’s Supercar Showdown and early rain on the morning of the event, over 5,500 visitors arrived at Beaulieu on Sunday, 23rd August, for this popular high-octane event.
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Simply Classics & Sports Car 2015 Report
The sun shone for Simply Classics & Sports Car on Saturday 22 August 2015, one of the flagship events in Beaulieu’s calendar of Simply rallies. Visitors were treated to a display of over 200 cars, made up of pre-1990 classics and sports cars of all ages.
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Simply Land Rover 2015 Report
Land Rover owners made the journey to Beaulieu for this year’s Simply Land Rover, to display their vehicles in the grounds of the National Motor Museum.
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Simply Japanese 2015 Report
Bright sunshine greeted the fourth Simply Japanese event, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, with 800 Japanese cars motoring into Beaulieu.
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National Motor Museum Blog – August 2015
Starting the engine of a restored vehicle is a significant moment - whether it's a humble hot hatch or a land-speed-record breaker.
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Blue Bird Celebrates 90th Anniversary at Pendine
On 21 July 2015, hundreds of spectators watched a commemorative run of the iconic 350hp Sunbeam, on the 90th anniversary of Sir Malcolm Campbell’s World Land Speed Record of 150mph.
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BRM Preservation Appeal Reaches Target
The National Motor Museum Trust’s BRM Preservation Appeal has successfully achieved its target of £50,000.
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110-Year-Old Motorcycle Rides into Beaulieu
Triumph enthusiast Nick Jonckheere recreates part of the gruelling 1279-mile road test undertaken by the first motorcycle to be fitted with the company's own engine.
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