Ford
The vehicles and collections at Beaulieu are a treasure trove for Ford enthusiasts.
Ford has enjoyed close links with Beaulieu since 1971, when they became founder sponsors of the National Motor Museum. Sir Leonard Crossland became a founding trustee and a Ford representative has been on the board ever since.
The Collection
The National Motor Museum is home to a range of iconic vehicles, spanning early models such as the Model T through to the powerful Sierra RS Cosworth.
Anglia 105E Super 1966
Family favourites including the Consul Cortina, as well as performance vehicles like the Escort RS Rally Car and the GT40 can be seen in the museum.
The collection even features a ‘magical’ addition, with the ‘flying’ Ford Anglia from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, taking pride of place in the On Screen Cars exhibition.
GT40 1967
Visitors to the museum can also get a close-up look at the engines of the Cosworth DFV and Cosworth GBA, representing the Ford’s important contribution to the world of Grand Prix motor racing over the last fifty years.
The Ford Vehicle Collection
- 1914 Model T
- 1914 Model T Van
- 1937 Model Y
- 1937 V8 Utility
- 1949 Anglia E494A
- 1955 Consul Convertible MkI
- 1963 Consul Cortina MkI
- 1966 Anglia Super 1200
- 1966 Anglia 105E ‘Flying Car’
- 1967 GT40
- 1971 Capri 1600L
- 1981 Escort RS Rally Car
- 1986 Sierra RS Cosworth
Please note that the full range of vehicles may not always be on display. If you are visiting us to see a specific vehicle, please contact us prior to your visit.
Ford Film and Video Collection
The Ford Film and Video Collection contains over 2,000 films and videos dating from 1925 to the present day.
The fascinating footage covers vehicle launches, manufacturing, advertisements and race footage.
Housed and managed at the National Motor Museum Trust, new gems are regularly added to the Ford Heritage YouTube Channel.
Photographic Collection
The Photographic Collection at the National Motor Museum Trust houses over one million images, including an extensive selection of historic images.
Ari Vatanen in the Ford Escort RS1800
You can browse and purchase images from the collection online at the Motoring Picture Library.
Reference Library
The Reference Library holds a variety of Ford sales literature, car handbooks and instruction manuals. It also holds material from Ford’s European Corporate History Office, including adverts, specification sheets and service bulletins.
The Reference Library is open to the public by appointment only. Find out more about the Motoring Research Service.
