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Category: British Motor Museum
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This year ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ will celebrate 50 years of the Jaguar XJS when it takes place at the British Motor Museum on Sunday 21 September. The event, which is a friendly and informal gathering for Jaguar fans, is not restricted to members of Jaguar clubs, or Jaguar owners. Now in its sixth year, this special show is organised in partnership between the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT) and the British Motor Museum.
This year the show is proud to be partnering once again with the Jaguar Drivers Club to host the Champion of Champions Concours. Hundreds of Jaguar and Daimler enthusiasts will have the unique opportunity to witness the ultimate Concours. The cars will arrive on Saturday 20 September, and will be stored in the Collections Centre. Judging will be held on the morning of the event, with the winners announced at 2pm.
For the first time at this event a limited number of visitors can gain access to the Jaguar Land Rover test track at Gaydon for some chaperoned laps (additional fees will apply). Visitors can choose to participate in their own vehicles or as passengers in several very special cars from the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust collection.
Visitors can also see more JDHT exhibits in the Collections Centre, including a few rarely seen variants on display, along with cars within the dedicated Jaguar Zone inside the Main Museum building.
Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum, stated, “Even if you don't own a Jaguar yourself, this is a great opportunity to check out all the big cats that we will have on display at this friendly and informal gathering! Whether you’re a member of one of the Clubs or not, you’re welcome to come along and help us celebrate this key anniversary of the Jaguar XJS!”
Vehicle display is just £12, which includes entry to display a vehicle and admission for the driver. Show tickets cost £17 per adult, £9 per child, £15 per concession and £46 for a family of 4. All tickets must be pre-booked and include entry to the Museum and the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Collection.
For more information about the ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ Show, please call 01926 895300, or visit the website at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/jaguars-at-gaydon
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The British Motor Museum has announced another exclusive ‘Evening With’ event on 15 September with Richard Porter, former writer and script editor for the world famous TV shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour, in the hot seat! Richard will be sharing some of his favourite stories from the many exciting, unusual, and occasionally unbelievable moments spanning his fascinating career in cars.
Richard has worked with Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond on Top Gear - a TV show that earned an Emmy, a BAFTA nomination and an entry in the 2013 Guinness World Records as the most watched factual TV programme in the world. In 2016, he followed the iconic presenting trio to The Grand Tour which became one of Amazon Prime Video’s most viewed original series.
Richard is now a prolific author with over 25 books under his belt, including four volumes of the Boring Car Trivia series, and is one half of the popular Smith and Sniff podcast, alongside co-host Jonny Smith.
Returning to the Museum to ask the questions and get the best stories from Richard will be fellow TV presenter and self-confessed car hoarder Paul Cowland. There will also be an opportunity for audience members to pose questions to Richard on his career and motoring tales during a Q&A, followed by the opportunity to have an item signed by the man himself!
Stephen Laing, Head of Collections & Engagement at the British Motor Museum, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting another exclusive ‘Evening with’ event next month which is sure to be an entertaining and intriguing evening in the company of two die-hard car enthusiasts!”
Visitors will also be able to explore the Museum's collection of over 400 historic British cars, and browse the latest feature exhibition 'Beep-Beep, Yeah!’. There will even be a tasty hot supper to enjoy before the main event. Tickets cost £50 each.
As this event is outside regular Museum opening hours, Annual Passes are not valid. Limited places are available, so early booking is advised. For more information please visit the website www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/an-evening-with-richard-porter or call 01926 895300.
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The DR1VR show is returning to the British Motor Museum on Sunday 14 September for its third consecutive year! Visitors can once again enjoy a relaxed day out with live music whilst admiring hundreds of modified cars, including modern and classic stance, track builds, and timeless classics. The first two shows have featured hundreds of the UK & Europe’s finest inspired builds, and many more are expected this year due to its popularity.
Since 2017, DR1VR has been dedicated to producing automotive lifestyle accessories and media focusing on the modified, drift and racing car communities. They have built an ethos of 'respect every build', regardless of how customised the car is, whether it is bagged or on coilovers, wrapped or painted – every vehicle has value. As with the last two years, all show vehicles must be pre-selected and approved before being entered into the show.
Tom Caren, Shows Manager at the British Motor Museum, said, “It’s great to see the DR1VR show is returning to the Museum for its third year. This show is the place to be for all motoring enthusiasts! Visitors do not need to turn up in a custom vehicle; they can simply visit the show displays and Museum buildings and take in hundreds of these fantastic, modified cars!”
Visitors and exhibitors can also enjoy exploring over 400 historic British cars across the Museum and Collections Centre, as entry is included with the Show ticket. Exhibitor tickets are just £12, including entry for the driver and their car. Passenger tickets are available for exhibitors at a special discounted rate of £12 per adult and £9 per child, so you can bring the whole family along! Visitor show tickets cost £17 per adult, £9 per child, £15 per concession and £46 for a family of 4.
To find out more about the British Motor Museum & the DR1VR Show, please call 01926 895300 or visit www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/dr1vr-show
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On Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 September the British Motor Museum will host over 300 trucks at the Retro Truck Show. Modern and classic trucks will once again descend on Gaydon for this popular show - one of the largest truck shows in the calendar! Now in its 15th year, the show features some of the best trucks produced between 1971 and 2001, making for a nostalgic and family-friendly event.
Enthusiasts can see an array of powerful vehicles from some of the biggest names in trucking, including Volvo, Scania, DAF, Foden and ERF trucks. Trucks from across Europe, notably France, the Netherlands and Belgium, will also be present, giving a continental flavour to the impressive display!
All trucks built between 1971 to 2001 are welcome to attend, at a cost of just £30 to exhibit a vehicle. The Retro Truck Show provides a fantastic opportunity for truck fans to get together and admire the displays. Visitors also have the option to camp in the Museum’s grounds on the Friday and Saturday nights for just £26 per pitch per night for two adults, and vehicle exhibitors can camp in their vehicle for free! For truck owners, this annual weekend makes for the perfect trucking holiday and the chance to catch up with friends and like-minded truck enthusiasts. There will also be an Indoor Model Show and trade area with a range of photos, models, and brochures.
Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum, said, “This show is one of our most popular and a great weekend out for owners, drivers, enthusiasts, and the public. It’s a wonderful spectacle to see the trucks lined up in rows and a fantastic opportunity to admire them up close!”
Burgers and ice creams will be available to purchase outside, and hot meals, sweet treats and refreshments can be found in the Museum’s Junction 12 Café. Visitors can also enjoy exploring the Museum and Collections Centre as entry is included with the show ticket. Camping is available on the Friday and Saturday nights for an additional charge.
Advance tickets for each day cost £17 for adults, £9 for children, £15 for concessions and £46 for a family of 4. Plus, visitors can convert their ticket to an Annual Pass at no extra cost! Sunday is the busier day with more trucks on display.
To find out more about the British Motor Museum & the Retro Truck Show, please call 01926 895300 or visit https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/retro-truck-show
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The British Motor Museum is to launch a brand-new sound-based exhibition ‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’ which will open on 18 July and run until spring 2026 in the new Rubery Owen Gallery. The centrepiece of this exciting exhibition is a Rolls-Royce once owned by music legend, John Lennon!
From the favourite tunes we play when we’re driving, to the songs that were inspired by motoring cities; push button radios to streaming podcasts; the sensation of our favourite engine noises to the quietness of modern cars; sound, music and the motor car have always had an emotional connection. Beep-Beep, Yeah!: The Sounds and Songs of the Motor Car explores this connection from the engine rumble to the rhythm of our favourite tune and examines why the sounds we listen to in our cars can influence the way we drive. 
Visitors can immerse themselves in the sound experience through a range of interactive elements such as tuning a 1970s radio, feeling the noise of a BRM V16 P15 race car engine, or sitting inside a 2022 Bentley Bentayga to experience its incredibly powerful audio systems!
The exhibition also features a 2019 Wells Vertige Prototype demonstrating how music shaped an entire design while, on the other end of the scale, is the 2018 Nissan Leaf whose electric motor is so quiet it generates a pedestrian warning sound as a safety feature.
Throughout the exhibition is the connection between cars and music and this link is demonstrated by the star car of the exhibition, a white 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, once owned by John Lennon! The Rolls-Royce appeared in the Beatles film, Let It Be and was sold in 1969 to Allen Klein, founder of ABKCO Records and the Beatles’ manager at the time. It has remained with the family ever since and has been kindly loaned by Jody Klein.
As a result of the generous support of Rubery Owen, Beep‑Beep, Yeah! will be housed in a brand-new exhibition space which gives visitors the chance to explore more than ever before.
Richard Jenkins, Group CEO, Rubery Owen Holdings, commented “As one of Britain's leading engineering companies and one of the earliest to be involved in the motor industry, Rubery Owen shares the Museum's commitment to preserving the history of Britain's automotive industry — both now and into the future. Rubery Owen is proud to support the creation of a new gallery space at the Museum.”
Cat Boxall, Curator at the British Motor Museum, said “We’re really excited to open an exhibition with a different focus by bringing sound to the forefront in an immersive and interactive way. This has given us a fantastic opportunity to explore our collection from a fresh perspective. When you visit, be sure to think about your favourite driving tunes. Leave your suggestions and scan to take away the playlist which we will be updating throughout the course of the exhibition!”.
www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
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