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And, the new-look “World of Top Gear” reflects the
changes to the BBC motoring show with the impressive
Ssangyacht, built from the “world’s ugliest people
carrier” and a marine feature displaying boat chal-
lenge vehicles. Lotus team cars, this Formula 1 landmark racer was
built on the eve of that year’s British Grand Prix for
Graham Hill and then used by the ace driver for the
rest of the season. Kept in working order, the Lotus
often appears at shows and events.
The Collection
Here’s a look at some of the holdings of the National
Museum: •1930 ‘Blower’ Bentley 4.5-litre Supercharged –– This
is one of the museum’s vehicles appearing frequently at
events across the United Kingdom and Europe.
•1903 De Dion Bouton 6hp Model Q –– The Montagu
family has owned this since 1913, and it began the
museum collection as one of the cars first displayed in
Palace House in 1952. Since that decade, this pioneering
car has been a regular entrant in the London to Brighton
Veteran Car Run. •Bluebird CN7 –– On July 17, 1964, Donald Campbell
set a new World Land Speed Record of 403.10 mph/
648.73 kph in this car, powered by a Bristol-Siddeley
Proteus 4,100-horsepower gas turbine engine.
After a disastrous crash at Bonneville, Utah in 1960,
the tail fin was added. Lake Eyre, South Australia, was
then chosen because it was a desolate, flat salt plain,
but a series of frustrations delayed the final record for
two years.
•1909 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost –– This began as a lim-
ousine, continued its life as a hearse and then morphed
into a tow-truck. Edward, Lord Montagu, acquired it
in the 1950s and restored it with a replica Barker Roi
des Belges body.
•1972 Outspan Orange Mini –– Six of these distinctive
vehicles were built between 1972 and 1974 to promote
Outspan Oranges. They were constructed by Brian
Waite Enterprises Ltd. and incorporated many com-
ponents from the popular Mini. Five were used for
advertising in Britain, France and Germany while one
was shipped to South Africa. Sweet!
•1967 Lotus 49 –– The sole survivor of the 1967
The Beaulieu attraction, including the National
Motor Museum, is open every day except Christmas
Day. For more information, see beaulieu.co.uk or call
01590 612345. All attractions are included in the
standard Beaulieu admission entrance. Tickets can be
bought in advance online at beaulieu.co.uk. Follow
the museum on Twitter @Beaulieu_Hants, Facebook at
/nationalmotormuseum or Instagram @national_motor_
museum.
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