On Wednesday 22nd April, perfect Morgan motoring weather awaited the 20 Beaulieu One Hundred members who made the trip to Malvern to see 106 years of Morgan history. We were welcomed by Martyn Webb, the company historian, archivist, curator and tour guide – multitasking comes naturally at Morgan! Today the company makes 900 cars a year, a third…
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Motor Sport Magic
On Thursday 5th March, motor racing legend, Sir Stirling Moss, opened A Chequered History, a new display section in the National Motor Museum celebrating the adrenaline-fuelled world of motor sport. Sir Stirling was joined in a ribbon cutting by veteran F1 commentator and Beaulieu One Hundred member, Murray Walker, after they had taken a nostalgic…
Museum Workshop
Sporting Hero As the National Motor Museum’s new motor sport exhibition, A Chequered History, is being readied for its official opening by Sir Stirling Moss on Thursday, 5 March, so too are its exhibits. Some of the most remarkable vehicles in race and rally history will form part of this exhibition, amongst them an old…
2015 Social Programme
The 2015 Social Programme is underway – and places have already been booked for events as far away as October. If you haven’t already had the chance, please take a look at the social programme section of the blog – and book yourself a place (or two) for some of the forthcoming events. The Behind-the-Scenes…
1000 Mile Trial Photo Album Acquired
The National Motor Museum Trust has acquired an important photographic album documenting the 1000 Mile Trial of 1900, a pivotal moment in motoring history which John Montagu, grandfather of the current Lord Montagu, famously took part in. This collection of photographs, which was purchased in the Bonhams London to Brighton sale on 31st October, covers…
Beaulieu One Hundred Award
The Beaulieu One Hundred Award is presented each year to an individual who is judged to have made a significant and important contribution to the preservation, understanding and enjoyment of our motoring heritage. In 2014, we were pleased and honoured to present the Award at the Beaulieu One Hundred Annual Dinner to Edward, Lord Montagu…
A Day at the Races….well, a track day anyway!
Beaulieu One Hundred member, Nigel Taylor, reports back on his recent Track Day. I am pleased to report that I am no longer a Track Day Virgin! Thanks to the Beaulieu One Hundred and Harwoods, I have now completed two charity track day events at the Goodwood Motor Circuit and I am well on my…
Annual Dinner – Guest Car – 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV
In the 1960s Beaulieu was famous not only for its cars, but also for its Jazz Festivals. So at our third Annual Dinner, with the Best of Beaulieu theme, we had the perfect excuse to showcase this stunning 1972 Lamborghini Miura. “Why? What’s the connection?” I hear you ask. Well, in 1972, Rod Stewart bought…
Third Annual Dinner – The Best of Beaulieu
The theme was the Best of Beaulieu and at this year’s Annual Dinner, on Saturday 27th September, Beaulieu showed just how good its best could be. In a Museum that gleamed and surrounded by cars that shone, Beaulieu One Hundred members and their guests enjoyed cocktails and champagne before sitting down to a sumptious four…
Goodwood Revival
The Goodwood Revival was as usual a spectacular weekend, offering a vast array of classic cars, fabulous fashion and eclectic entertainment. It was also THE place to bump into Beaulieu One Hundred members. One of the nicest compliments for us at the National Motor Museum, is knowing that members of the Beaulieu One Hundred have…
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