One engine is running! Segrave’s Sunbeam 1000hp restoration takes a big step forward The full story of the National Motor Museum’s restoration of the Sunbeam 1000hp Land Speed Record-breaker so far, following the car’s recent engine start at Beaulieu.
Sunbeam Land Speed Record-breaker wins 2025 Heveningham Concours The National Motor Museum’s iconic 1920 Sunbeam 350HP, better known as Blue Bird, has been awarded Best of Show in the Heveningham Concours 2025.
National Motor Museum’s Sunbeam 1000hp restoration enters exciting new phase Restoration of Sir Henry Segrave’s Sunbeam 1000HP Land Speed Record car at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum has entered a new phase, now that its rear engine has been removed.
1959-1968 Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger buying guide from Magneto Its saloon car origins may not have been glamorous, but the Alpine became a sporty icon even before Carroll Shelby made the V8-engined Tiger burn bright.
First-ever 200mph screwdriver found in Sunbeam restoration One-hundred-year-old hand tools have been discovered in the inner workings of the Sunbeam 1000hp during its ongoing restoration at Beaulieu.
Beaulieu Motor Museum unveils Sunbeam 1000hp restoration The National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire, announces its Sunbeam 1000hp Restoration Campaign on Land Speed Record anniversary.
Intriguing Delage body and early Aston DB4 lead line-up at Historics March sale 2026 Historics March sale 2026 in Ascot, UK also sees rare Porsche 356 and a selection of unusual – and very British – specials. Here are Magneto’s pick of the lots.
Giorgetto Giugiaro honoured at the 2025 International Historic Motoring Awards Legendary designer Giorgetto Giugiaro was presented with the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2025 International Historic Motoring Awards.
Iconic NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 sale a success despite economic qualms Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 sales see a fair result given doom-mongering about the UK’s wider economy – and Harry Metcalfe scores big wins.
