Beaulieu engl.
Oldtimer Museen
Known since 1972 as the Nationals Motor Museum,
the Montagu Motor Museum is located in Beaulieu in Hampshire.
A collection of classic cars unique in the
world. from legendary Formula 1 racing cars to movie cars like the famous
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (the vehicle is based on Ford components completed with
a front of a Bugatti and the boat tail of a Rolls - Royce) from the eponymous
film of 1968. The oldest car is from 1875. The collection includes over 280
special classic cars. The museum also offers visitors special insights into
engine technology and of course not to forget, the whole property is a huge
event area.
Visitors can ride around the site in a
monorail. It gives them an interesting overview from above during the ride. The
gatekeeper's house of Beaulieu Abbey has been home to the Montagu family since
1538. The Beaulieu Palace mansion, built in the 13th century, was originally
part of Beaulieu Abbey. Special exhibitions and events are always celebrated on
the grounds. There has already been a replica of the BBC's TOP Gear studio
there on the grounds.
A special highlight are the spring and autum car jumble. At more than 2000 sales booths classic car hobbyists and
enthusiasts can find everything their heart desires. In 2002 a few friends got
all the parts they needed to build an Austin 7 there and assembled the car. In
2003, a couple of hobbyists also assembled parts from the Auto-Jumble into a
Ford T model and set off from Beaulieu on a tour through England.
I have been to Beaulieu several times and have also visited the incredibly
large Auto-Jumble. Beaulieu and the Auto-Jumble are a must for every classic
and Youngtimer fan.
sincerely Barry Redhead