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National Motor Museum Blog – February 2016
2nd Feb 2016
The National Motor Museum often plays host to film crews, with several of its motorised exhibits appearing on television. Recently, viewers of the BBC2 series Great British Railway Journeys will have seen the museum featured in the seventh series of this popular programme.
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Women in Motorsport & Social History: Berta Benz
1st Feb 2016
For a woman in the 1880s considering borrowing her husband’s car – or ANY car for that matter, would have been scandalous to say the least! One of the most successful and modern-day women at that time was none other than Berta Benz, young wife of the pioneering car maker Karl…
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Director announced for Silver Ghost feature length drama
29th Jan 2016
Asif Kapadia is to direct the Martin Scorsese/Anthony Haas produced feature film drama SILVER GHOST. The project will be a co-production between Scorsese’s Sikelia Productions and Zuma Productions.
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Women in Motorsport & Social History: First Step To Freedom
5th Jan 2016
We are pleased to introduce a brand new blog from National Motor Museum Guide, Sarah Crofts. Exploring the fascinating subject of women in motorsport and social history from the 1880s, in this edition discover how Victorian women took their first step to freedom with a surprising vehicle – the bicycle!
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National Motor Museum Blog – January 2016
21st Dec 2015
Holding no less than three World Land Speed Records, the National Motor Museum’s 1920 Sunbeam 350hp undoubtedly deserves its place in motoring history. With its 18.322-litre V12 aero engine, this one-off machine was built to go faster than any car had ever been.
