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In the New Forest in Hampshire, you’ll find one of the most interesting places for petrolheads – the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu. Although, even if you aren’t a typical “car person”, the museum is still an incredible place to visit.
Established in 1952 by Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu as a tribute to his father, the museum has grown into an award-winning display of around 300 vehicles, all of which have played a part in automotive history.
The museum’s collection covers all the way back to early horseless carriages to some of the latest makes and models. A personal favourite of mine is the 1000bhp Sunbeam that is currently being restored at the museum.
This car, known as ‘The Slug’ was the one that Major Henry Segrave drove on Daytona Beach at more than 200mph on the 29th of March 1927. This was the first time that any car had ever reached this speed and set a new land speed record. Now, almost 100 years later, the museum is slowly bringing this ground-breaking car back to life thanks to its fundraising campaign.
The museum is part of the Beaulieu Estate, which also includes the Palace House, home to the Montagu family since 1538, the ruins of Beaulieu Abbey, and so much more.
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