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The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu has one of the finest collections of cars, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia in the world.
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.social‘Transmission’ showcases a striking collection of heritage blueprints that celebrate the artistry of classic British car design. Discover the art of Alan Reullier in the Museum's In Focus Gallery exhibition. nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/story-of-mot...
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialThe Sunbeam 1000hp has been shortlisted for Restoration of the Year in the International Historic Motoring Awards 2026. The World Land Speed Record car was expertly restored by the National Motor Museum workshop team. Read more: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/sunbeam-1000... #IHMA2026 #worldlandspeed
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialThe latest video from the Ford Heritage YouTube channel is Precision and Practice from 1936, a film that promotes Ford's precise, high-quality engineering producing its reliable cars. There's a glimpse of large firms, such as #Hoover #WHSmiths and #FrysChocolate using Fords. youtu.be/HtalSDMRBEw
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialOur votes for BBC Strictly Come Dancing this year go to Graeme Hall who is pictured at @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social at Beaulieu back in 2024 celebrating his birthday. As well as a brilliant ballroom dancer the 'Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly' presenter is a classic car owner! #Strictly2026
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialLlongyfarchiau! Well done Elfyn Evans....World Rally Champion 🏴
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialIf Welshman Elfyn Evans wins the 2026 World Rally Championship title today, he will be the first British driver to do so since Richard Burns in 2001 and Colin McRae in 1995. Pob lwc, Elfyn! 🏴 nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/story-of-mot...
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialPob Lwc/Good Luck Elfyn 🤞#WRC
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialThe National Motor Museum Trust owned Audi Quattro A2 was driven by Stig Blomqvist in the 1984 Rally of Argentina. He won that year’s Drivers’ Championship. The MkII Ford Escort RS1800 was driven by Ari Vatanen in the 1981 RAC Rally. He secured that year’s Drivers’ Championship. #Rally #Motorsport
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialThe Lotus Esprit was a sensation when launched in 1976. A decade later it was re-designed. See the 1989 Lotus Esprit in the National Motor Museum Trust Collection: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/story-of-mot...
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialFifty years ago, in October 1976, filming took place for the underwater sequences for the James Bond movie, The Spy Who Loved Me. Arguably the biggest star of the film was the Lotus Esprit, which plunges into the sea and converts into a submarine! More: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/story-of-mot...
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialThere are now just six months until the restored Sunbeam 1000hp runs on Daytona Beach once again to mark the 100th anniversary in 2027. The restoration by @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social engineers is now earning nominations for top awards for the car: bit.ly/4hTn1mg #WorldLandSpeed
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialThe BBC's Antiques RoadTrip featured the National Motor Museum last night. Presenters @rooirvine.bsky.social and Sebastian Daniel visit Beaulieu, where Lord Montagu explained how his father set up the Museum. Catch up on the @bbciplayer.bsky.social (from 21:24 min): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialJoin us on the 20th October for a fascinating evening with award-winning motorsport author Jon Saltinstall, as he tells the remarkable story of Lella Lombardi, “The Tigress of Turin.” Book tickets at nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/events/trans...
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialThe Sunbeam 1000hp has made the shortlist for International Historic Motoring Awards Car of the Year! Now we need your help in securing the esteemed award. Vote now for the 2026 IHMA Car of the Year Award: magnetomagazine.com/articles/vote-…
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialGoldie by John Mayhead is available to buy in Beaulieu's shop, at bookshops and online. The first book from National Motor Museum Publushing, it tells the remarkable story of land speed record driver Goldie Gardner.
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialThe 1951 Morris Commercial PV Hardware Shop in our Streets Ahead gallery was purchased new by shopkeepers Daniels & Sons of Snettisham, Norfolk, and converted to a mobile hardware shop. It was donated to the National Motor Museum Trust by the Wells family nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/collections/...
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialThe National Motor Museum at Beaulieu building, opened in 1972, was the work of the architect Leonard Manasseh RA and his partner lan Baker. Elizabeth Chesterton was the planner for the partnership during the period when the Museum was built. Read more: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/about-us/his...
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialWe're offering an opportunity to see a section of The Bayeux Tapestry that you won’t see in The British Museum! Could this be the missing piece of the needlework with King William in his car!?! It's on display in a glass case on the ground floor of the National Motor Museum😉
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialThis year it's the 20th anniversary of The Caravan Club & Motorhome Collection at the National Motor Museum, and a showcase in the Museum called Caravanning in the New Forest marks the occasion. Watch a video to see archive behind the scenes of the collection: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylz-...
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.socialThe @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social Motor Picture Library is one of the largest motoring photo collections in the world, with over 120,000 colour images and nearly 1 million black and white photographs filed and catalogued with thousands of digital originals. nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/commercial/m...
