Welcome to Britain's National Motor Museum
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Sunbeam 1000hp
Support the campaign to restore the Sunbeam 1000hp and return the iconic car to Daytona Beach for the centenary of Sir Henry Seagrave's World Land Speed Record on 29 March 2027.
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Support the National Motor Museum
The National Motor Museum is a charity - help us tell the story of motoring in Britain
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History of the National Motor Museum
From its origins in Lord Montagu's Palace House at Beaulieu to displaying Icons of F1 in the 21st century, discover the story of the National Motor Museum
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Our Collections
The National Motor Museum aims to engage and inspire people with the story of motoring through our world class collections. Our mission is to use our collection of over 1.9 million items to tell the story of motoring on the roads of Great Britain.
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Visiting the Museum
The National Motor Museum and Collections Centre are situated at the award winning Beaulieu attraction within the New Forest, Hampshire, England.
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Sunbeam 1000hp to make post-restoration debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance
The Sunbeam 1000hp will make its post-restoration debut at the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California before attempting a centennial run at Daytona the following spring.
The National Motor Museum is one of the world's first automotive museums. The Museum is located in the New Forest on the south coast of England, United Kingdom.
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