Bits & Pieces Autumn 2023

GREAT TRADING AND VIBRANT CAR DISPLAYS AT SPRING AUTOJUMBLE

Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble welcomed 13,000 visitors and exhibitors back to the busy grounds of the National Motor Museum on 13th and 14th May, with stands filled with fascinating motoring items up for grabs, alongside vibrant car displays across the weekend.

Celebrating the hands-on, can-do attitude of the historic motoring world, Spring Autojumble was the place to find countless spare parts, specialist tools, materials, paints, tyres and more, as specialists shared their knowledge with enthusiasts and treasures were bought and sold. With glorious sunshine for much of the weekend, the show had a relaxed, friendly atmosphere as bargain-hunters rummaged on stands and old friends met up to talk motors. Watch the highlights from the show here, youtube.com/watch?v=0xfzaqROXUQ

Classic fans were treated by car displays in the showground. 200 colourful Morris Minors and contemporary classic cars parked up for MoggyFest, with the Dorset Branch of the Morris Minor Owners’ Club celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Morris Minor by recreating the Morris Stand of the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show.

Marking 2023 as a landmark coronation year, a special line-up of classic cars that were launched in 1953 celebrated the last time Britain crowned its monarch, 70 years ago.

Also turning heads was a line-up of Rolls-Royces and Bentleys from RollsRoyce Enthusiasts’ Club, while equally impressive was a selection of Morgans from the Morgan Sports Car Club

Read more about the show highlights, including the Best Stand Award, by clicking here

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EXPERT TALKS AND GREAT BUYS FOR INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE

Experts from across the motoring world will be sharing their specialist knowledge at Beaulieu’s International Autojumble, as the packed weekend show returns on 2nd and 3rd September.

Throughout the busy weekend, the brand new In Conversation With… feature, sponsored by Lancaster Insurance, will give showgoers the chance to join a variety of Q&A drop-in sessions on a variety of topics. With special guests giving illuminating talks on fascinating subjects, these 45 minute drop-in sessions will be a must-see element of the show.

CHARLOTTE’S CHAT

It’s been quite an event season here at Beaulieu, with all kinds of busy events taking place over the past several months, from busyness of the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair and the tyre-squealing action of the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, to our ever-popular line-up of Simply rallies. After all that, International Autojumble certainly feels like it has come around quickly this year!

However, don’t forget that we have even more events to look forward to this year, with Simply French on 10th September, Simply BMW on 17th September, Simply British Classics on 24th September, Simply Tesla on 1st October and Simply Smart on 12th November. We hope to welcome you to one, or even several, of those great calendar highlights.

NEW POND AREA

At International Autojumble, you will notice a

With all the buying, selling and automotive enjoyment which International Autojumble is famous for, the show will be the place to search for bargains and great buys. The Bonhams | Cars auction will be taking place at the show on Saturday 2nd, with collectors’ cars, motorcycles and automobilia all going under the hammer.

Automart is the perfect opportunity to sell your classic or vintage car or bike, showcasing it to thousands of potential buyers of the course of the weekend. While on Sunday Trunk Traders offers the chance to find bargains as enthusiasts sell assorted motoring jumble from their car boots.

Find out more about this year’s show by clicking here

new pond area has been created, encouraging plants and wildlife as part of the management of the natural waterways on the Beaulieu Estate. This has meant that the nearby show catering area has a slightly different layout for this year, although you’ll still find all of the usual food and drink units there.

IN CONVERSATION WITH... STAGE

We’re excited to be introducing a brand new feature to this year’s show, with a variety of representatives from the motoring world taking to the In Conversation With… stage over the weekend. You’ll find the stage located near to the main Arena, so check out the schedule of talks for the weekend and make sure to stop off to listen to some of the 45-minute drop-in sessions.

EXHIBITORS’ SHOP

Unfortunately, we aren’t able to offer an exhibitors’ shop at the show, so please make sure that you have brought along enough provisions

for the weekend, or be prepared to visit the convenience stores in our neighbouring area.

BONHAMS | CARS

We’re delighted to be continuing our partnership with Bonhams | Cars, with the auction house set to hold its hugely popular Beaulieu sale at International Autojumble for the next five years. Click here to take a look at the lots that will be going under the hammer in this year’s sale.

NEW MUSEUM GALLERY BRINGS LE MANS INTO FOCUS

GENEVIEVE CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY AT BEAULIEU

The veteran car stars of the iconic British comedy film Genevieve have been on display in the National Motor Museum this summer, 70 years since the release of the Bafta-winning film.

The 1904 Darracq, called Genevieve, and the 1905 Spyker, freshly repainted in the colour scheme it wore when it was on screen, have been on show in the museum’s entrance hall, this momentous sight of the two iconic vehicles side-byside delighting visitors.

70 years of Genevieve will also be the subject of a ‘Transport Torque’ lecture by Andrew Roberts at the National Motor Museum Collections Centre on 7th October, with Genevieve going on display in the Collections Centre for the occasion.

Following their time at Beaulieu, the two cars will visit the Royal Automobile Club in London, before participating in the RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run in November.

Find out more about Genevieve and the Spyker’s visit by clicking here

A new permanent gallery at the National Motor Museum is showcasing rarely seen archive photographs from the museum’s collections. The first exhibition is a special selection depicting the famous Le Mans 24 hour sports car race, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first race. Creating a space that is perfect for temporary exhibitions of photographs, artwork, motoring objects and memorabilia, the In Focus gallery draws from the museum’s collection of over 1.7 million items. The Le Mans photographs currently on show depict the stages of the famous endurance race, from the start line sprint through to the chequered flag.

Le Mans – The Race of the Centur y will be in the National Motor Museum’s In Focus gallery until the 10th September 2023, when it will be followed by The Magic of the Marque – celebrating 100 years of MG

Read more about the In Focus displays by clicking here

MOTOPIA? PAST FUTURE VISIONS EXHIBITION OPENS

A thought-provoking new exhibition, looking at future visions of motoring from the past, opened in the National Motor Museum in May. Motopia? Past Future Visions showcases a journey through 130 years of future thinking about automobility.

Running until 14th April 2024, the exhibition has four key themes. Vehicle visions looks at car design concepts, propulsion asks how our vehicles are powered (particularly timely, with the resurgence of electric vehicles), architectural dreams includes science fiction visions, and urban solutions shows how vehicles have constantly been re-imagined to suit our needs and surroundings.

Concept cars, visions of the future from the start of the 20th century and previous ideas on how we travel and power our vehicles are on display, with visitors encouraged to consider future ideas for an ideal way of living and getting about.

Click here to find out more about Motopia? Past Future Visions

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SUNBEAM 1000HP RESTORATION CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED

The National Motor Museum has launched the Sunbeam 1000hp Restoration Campaign, to raise vital funds for the rebuild of the car’s two colossal engines, with the ambition of returning the Sunbeam to Daytona Beach in 2027 for the 100-year anniversary of its World Land Speed Record.

Once the fastest car in the world, the Sunbeam, affectionately nicknamed ‘The Slug’, hasn’t run in decades. The Restoration Campaign has set out to breathe life into this extraordinary car’s twin V12 aero engines, to have them running again.

Working together with Hampshire-based Brookspeed Automotive, the campaign aims to raise £300k to complete the restoration and take the Sunbeam back to Daytona Beach in Florida for the 100th anniversary of Major Henry Segrave’s 203.792mph World Land Speed Record on March 29th 1927.

Expert restoration work is already being carried out in front of visitors in the Museum and documented with filming and blogs. Opportunities are being offered for schools, colleges and universities to get involved with STEM workshops and activities, while it is intended that the Sunbeam will go on show at motoring events throughout the UK and Europe, as well as tour motoring museums across America.

Click here to find out how you can contribute to the Restoration Campaign.

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INCREDIBLE SUPERCARS, SPECIAL GUESTS AND UNFORGETTABLE DISPLAYS AT THE BEAULIEU SUPERCAR

WEEKEND

Stunning supercars stole the show at the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 5th and 6th August, as visitors admired impressive displays and action-packed demonstrations throughout the event. The showground was alive with the sounds, sights and smells of high-powered motors, making the

SCULPTURE AT BEAULIEU RETURNS WITH AWARD-WINNING SCULPTORS

A vibrant display of 300 sculptures is on show for an extended period in Beaulieu’s Palace House and its grounds and gardens, until 24th September, showcasing the work of 57 internationally acclaimed sculptors.

With each piece set against a perfect backdrop, from the atmospheric ruins of 13th century Beaulieu Abbey to the Victorian flower garden, the exhibition brings together stunning and thought-provoking works.

You can’t miss the three-metre tall horse head Mare, made from 7,000 welded components, while the huge Sacrifice, in bronze with a copper circle, was created to be pinned to the side of a hill. Meanwhile, a ‘patchwork’ giant pear made from pieces of stainless steel with inlaid glass mosaic will lie beneath the branches of a tree. From steel foxgloves, toadstools, barn owls and hares to coloured glass fish and revolving stainedglass shards, there are sculptures to grace any garden.

For 2023, there are special Thursday evening openings for Sculpture at Beaulieu viewings when you may even catch a glimpse of a sculptor at work, such as award-winning RHS Chelsea exhibitor Nicolas Moreton with his majestic figurative stone carvings.

Click here to find out more and to book your tickets.

2023 show one of the best ever. With nearly 18,000 show-goers heading to Beaulieu for the two-day show, a crowd-pleasing favourite that celebrated the excitement and variety of the supercar world was the demonstration run

As a wide variety of epic machines display their impressive acceleration and braking abilities on Beaulieu’s Chestnut Avenue, spectators lined

the route to cheer on the drivers, while the big screen on the Arena broadcast the action live.

From lightweight, high-revving performance cars to huge-engined monsters, all kinds of machines took to the track. Amongst the Lamborghinis, Ferraris, McLarens, Porsches and more that wowed the crowds, with their ear-splitting exhausts and squealing tyres, The Stig put a prototype Ford Mustang Dark Horse through its paces on both days.

Another special guest was motorsport rising star Gus Burton. The 2022 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Rookie Champion, attending the show with Supercar Paddock Drivers’ Marquee sponsors NFU Mutual, had brought along his racing Porsche for visitors to admire. Gus was interviewed by the show’s commentator Tim Watson on the Arena, chatting about his time in motor racing and sharing some of his tales of the track, and also took part in the demonstration run in his father’s Aston Martin.

Read the full story about the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend.

AMAZING MOTORS AND LIVE MUSIC FOR CUSTOM AND AMERICAN SHOW

Over 5,600 visitors and participants made Beaulieu their Father’s Day destination for the Custom and American Show, enjoying the colourful line-up of 406 customised and American cars and bikes, alongside live music and trade stands.

Held in association with the Solent Renegades club, the top display on Sunday 18th June gathered together American cars and bikes as diverse as a pre-war Ford Model A and a modern-day Humvee, not to mention 1970s muscle cars, 1950s sedans, and even a trio of trucks which towered over the other vehicles. While jaw-dropping custom trikes, powerful hot rods and all manner of impressive custom cars also turned heads as they parked up in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. Click here to watch a video of the show highlights. While showgoers admired the display, talked cars, browsed trade stands and enjoyed delicious street food, and youngsters had their faces painted, the Honky Tonk Angels and Rooster Live took to the

stage, performing great rock and roll numbers throughout the day.

A highlight for many custom car fans was the chance to meet show ambassador and custom car builder Andy Saunders, who had brought along his latest creation, Deja. Four years since he first exhibited his Riley at the show, the oncederelict car has been totally transformed into a stunning open-top show car. Andy chatted with other enthusiasts about their projects and signed copies of his book, while artist Maxime Xavier had brought along her stunningly airbrushed custom car Sundancer.

Read more about this year’s show, and find out who won the show prizes, by clicking here

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