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…
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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…
Perry Margouleff visits Beaulieu
Earlier this year I was invited to Join the Beaulieu One Hundred by my friend Niall Holden. As I live in America, I thought to myself “Why would I join something that I will have very little chance to participate in?” But Niall is rather persuasive so I joined anyway. Two weeks ago, I had…
Peter Hutton Illustrations
A big Thank You goes to member Nigel Taylor, who has just donated 15 limited edition prints of work by well known motoring artist Peter Hutton to the Beaulieu One Hundred. As many of you will know, Peter’s unique style is focused on the engine and designed to appeal particularly to motor racing fans. Cars…
Festival of Speed
The National Motor Museum Trust will be at Goodwood from Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th June. Yet again we will have quite a presence, with cars in the Paddock, on the Cartier lawn, and on display on our stand at 170 – 171. In the Paddock you will see the iconic Sunbeam 350 hp, the…
Nick Mason talks about his Ferrari 250 GTO
To liberate a line from Mrs Merton – “what is it, Nick, that most attracts you about this fifty million dollar motor car?” And my answer is – “Exclusivity and appreciating value are inevitably an attraction in a car, but generally as a means of justifying the ownership to non-believers, rather than supplying any of…
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