News
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Sun Shines for Spring Autojumble!
18th May 2015
Despite heavy rain and grey skies in the days leading up to this year’s Spring Autojumble, held in the Beaulieu parkland on the 16th and 17th May, perfect weather was enjoyed on both days of the event. Mostly clear skies and warm sunshine provided the perfect backdrop for the show which is now in its 22nd year.
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National Motor Museum Workshop Blog – May 2015
1st May 2015
Although each of the cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles in the National Motor Museum has its own remarkable story to tell, one of the stars of this varied collection is undoubtedly the Lotus 49.
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All Ship-Shape at the Beaulieu Boatjumble
27th Apr 2015
A forecast of showers for this year’s Beaulieu’s Boatjumble on the 26th April, didn’t deter over 7,000 visitors attending the event which is now in its 38th year and remains one of the largest outdoor sales of boating items in Europe. Fortunately the showers did not materialise and while it was overcast and a little chilly, the day remained dry.
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National Motor Museum Workshop Blog – April 2015
1st Apr 2015
Although we take easy-starting engines for granted in modern cars, it wasn’t always so easy to convince an engine to run. Before contemporary ignition and fuel system technology, different engineering solutions were called for.
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Sir Stirling Moss Opens A Chequered History
6th Mar 2015
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, devoted to two stories, Grand Prix Greats and Road, Race & Rally.