Brooklands Trust Members Forum

All the way from Germany ?

2010-08-03T11:44:28Z

This little collection of US cars and Hot Rods visited last week all with German plates fitted. I didn’t find the owners but assumed they were on a tour from Germany.

Small collection of Lagondas

2010-08-03T11:41:15Z

We had a small collection of Lagondas in the paddock last week for a private visit. Half a dozen very nice cars that made a fine display - don’t ask me what particular models they were as I havn’t a clue - any Lagonda experts out there who can help out ?

Vieux Charles Fires up !

2010-06-11T20:49:50Z

Well after nearly 25 years the 1912 Vieux Charles has burst into life again. It was towed around to the banking by the BA tug and then after several pushes by the tug it roared into lif. Sadly that was just after I had to leave so I missed the flames coming out of the exhaust and the clouds of smoke - by all accounts it was very dramatic !. Not too surprising for a 98 year old 15 litre car with just four cylinders. The pictures below show it being towed round to the banking and tthe first few attempts where it did attempt it did attempt to fire up in fits of spluttering.

Napier Railton

2010-06-04T15:33:22Z

Does anyone know when the Railton will next be wheeled out and started up? I’d very much like to see/hear it in action!

Anyone have any info on this please?

2010-04-26T09:17:58Z

During my last couple of visits, I’ve been intrigued by the small red vehicle (BEA on the side - photo attached) by the yellow crane behind the Concorde area. Does anyone have any info on what it is and what used for please? I’m guessing something like towing luggage to the planes or similar?

Thanks

Frazer

Flying Scotsman Reliability Trial

2010-03-12T23:48:57Z

The Flying Scotsman Reliability Trial started at Brooklands this morning with around pre WW2 cars taking part. There was a fantastic amount of machinery on display in the paddock beofre they set off for their first test….appropriately a run up the Test Hill . NOt all cars made it succesfully !. After this they went over to MBW for the second test of the tour before setting off for Edinburgh.

Here’s a selection of photos from the start :-

Drifting at Brooklands

2010-03-09T18:48:19Z

Spotted this little photo shoot today as I wandered around the Museum. It’s “AstraBoy’s” BMW 316 with a slight difference in that it has an M3 engine transplanted into it making it a bit of a sleeper as a road car. The owner built it mainly for drifting sessions, track use and burn outs etc but promised he wouldn’t do any of that whilst he was on site ! I don’t think the ancient surfaces would quite cope with that. The shoot was for Total BMW magazine.

Essex & Hudson Cars for disposal

2009-10-27T09:47:02Z

We’ve been notified of a collection of 1920’s and 30’s US Essex Cars and parts plus a Hudson car all of which were in the process of restoration and are complete with parts (where not already fitted). They need to find new homes soon sadly due to the passing away of the owner. All are situated in Kingston.

If anyone is interested in taking on one (or all !) of these projects then get in contact with the BTM office members at brooklandsmuseum dot com and we’ll forward your details.

Triple Headlight Austin

2009-09-14T22:11:15Z

Spotted this on the way home the other day parked in front of the clubhouse. Loved the unusual middle headlamp. It’s a rare Austin A90 Atlantic convertible. The middle light is a spotlight but gives it a distinctive and unusal appearance.