
Explore the world's largest collection of historic British cars! #BritishMotorMuseum
Warwickshire, England
Joined February 2015
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Happy #Anniversary to the #Morris Isis Series 1, which was launched 70 years ago in March 1955! 🥳
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#Spring has finally arrived and what better way to mark the occasion than with some #Daffodils and an MGB GT! 💐🚗
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We’ve only managed to get the legend that is Peter Stevens to come and share his wit and wisdom at the @BMMuseum on Monday the 14th April.
It’s going to be a great night. It’s all for charity, and we’ll keep you entertained for hours.
Please share and let’s sell this out.
Tickets here britishmotormuseum.co.uk/wha…
🛞 🖊️ #peterstevens #cardesign #lotus #mclaren #subaru
In #March 1950 the #Rover JET1 was unveiled to the public as the first car to be powered by a gas turbine engine. This #Photograph from our #Archive shows the car being driven by the Rover Company Technical Director, Maurice Wilks, at the unveiling event. 📷💨
From #WWII #Mechanic to longest reigning #Monarch; Her late Majesty #Queen #ElizabethII was not only revered internationally, but also had a strong affiliation with the #British motor industry. She was a keen motorist and an inspiration to all on #InternationalWomensDay. 🔧👑
Confirm the provenance of your British classic with a certified copy of the factory record 📝
Why not upgrade to a Premier Certificate and have a photograph (provided by you) included alongside the standard certificate information 📷
Order yours today 👇
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#Crufts is on at the moment and we thought it was very fitting to share this #Photograph from our #Archive of a #Dachshund hanging out in a Mini-Minor. Not sure how well this little sausage would rank in the show, but we think he or she is #Cute! 🐶🐾
It's #WorldBookDay and we thought we'd feature an item from our #Book collection: 'How to Drive a #Motorcar', which covers many subjects from driver etiquette, lady drivers, mud splashing, when not to use the horn and the risks of driving at night. 📖👩📯😴
#Jaguar owners and enthusiasts will be getting together for the #JaguarBreakfastClub at the #Museum tomorrow to display their cars. And from our own #Archive collection is this #Photograph of a splendid looking Jaguar XK150! 🍳🥓🍽️
Half-term at the #Museum has been focusing on all things technical, so in keeping with that theme today's #Photograph from our #Archive features a #LandRover Testbook, a notebook computer that served as a diagnostic tool for technicians. 👨💻🧰
#Love is in the air for #ValentinesDay and while we were looking for a #Photograph in our #Archive to use today, we weren't expecting to find this image of a #Tattoo! Whoever "Beryl" was, we hope she was a lucky lady to have such a devoted fella. ❤️👩❤️👨
Very excited to be inspiring the next generation of automotive leaders, designers and experts with the amazing prize of driving our 1904 Thornycroft at the London to Brighton @VeteranCarRun!😊
Perfect timing for #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, good luck to all entrants 🤞
SMMT has partnered with the British Motor Museum @BMMuseum to give automotive apprentices a once-in-a-lifetime driving experience
🚗 Four apprentices will win the chance to drive a 1904 Thornycroft Tourer in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – the world’s longest-running motoring event.
🙌 Competition launched to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2025 and celebrate the contributions of UK automotive apprentices
⚡ Drive reflects how far vehicle technology – and automotive skills – have travelled in past century
smmt.co.uk/2025/02/back-to-t…
Confirm the provenance of your cherished British Classic with a certified copy of the factory record 📝 A Heritage Certificate shows your car’s specification as it left the production line 🚘
Order yours today 👇
britishmotormuseum.co.uk/arc…
#HeritageCertificate #ClassicCar
In anticipation of our #Museum Lates evening talk next week about #Italian styling influences on #British cars, check out this #Photograph from our #Archive of an #AstonMartin Lagonda Rapide, which was styled by the Italian coachbuilder, Carrozzeria Touring. 🇮🇹🇬🇧✏️
LATEST NEWS: British Motor Museum launches a new Young Artist Competition and teases details of The Gallery 2025! 🎨
Read more at:
britishmotormuseum.co.uk/new…
#LatestNews #MuseumNews #BritishMotorMuseum #YoungArtistsCompetition #Exhibition #TheGallery2025 #HistoricCarArt
Here's a backwards brainteaser for #NationalBackwardsDay! Can you decipher it? ⏮️
sihT si a hpargotohp fo na latnemirepxe gnidils rood no a namlliH repuS xniM dengised ot edils sdrawkcab nehw denepo.
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With more #Snow predicted in some parts of the country and it's #BurnsNight tomorrow, we felt it was fitting to feature this wintery #Photograph from our #Archive of an Austin 1100 Countryman in #Scotland. 🌨️🏔️🏴
That's right, we're taking part in the #TourmalineTrail from @kidsinmuseums & Little Tiger! 🙌
Join us at the British Motor Museum for a family trail this February half-term. Complete the trail to win a sticker! Normal admission applies
Find out more at britishmotormuseum.co.uk/wha…
We certainly are!
Are you taking part in the #TourmalineTrail from @kidsinmuseums & Little Tiger this February half-term?
Head to over 50 museums across the UK for a free, family spotter trail and competition. Complete the trail to receive a free sticker!
Find museums: bit.ly/tourmalinemuseumtrail
We are delighted to announce the renewal of our partnership with @PJInsure, helping us to continue our charitable work of the Trust. Thank you @PJInsure, we cannot wait to work with you once again.
britishmotormuseum.co.uk/new…
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