Haynes International Motor Museum

Haynes International Motor Museum at Sparkford near Yeovil in Somerset, England, contains over 400 cars and motorcycles and a collection of other automobilia.

Haynes International Motor Museum
Main building of the Haynes International Motor Museum
Location within Somerset and the United Kingdom
Established1985
LocationSparkford, Somerset
Coordinates51.0355°N 2.5655°W / 51.0355; -2.5655
CEOMarc Haynes
Websitewww.haynesmotormuseum.com
A rare Canadian-built Bricklin held in the collection

The museum, which was established in 1985, is an Educational Charitable Trust[1] chaired by John Haynes OBE. The museum is divided into fifteen exhibitions:

  • The Dawn of Motoring includes exhibits dating from 1886 including a replica 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen.
  • Veteran and Vintage includes 1903 Darracq Type L and a 1922 Rover 8 hp.
  • Wheels around the World includes a 1975 Bricklin SVI and a 1967 Citroen DS.
  • Minis and Micros includes a 1964 Trojan 200 and a 1965 Morris Mini MK2.
  • Great British Marques contains a 1965 Jaguar E Type and a 1977 Lotus Elite Type 75.
  • Custom and Bespoke includes a 1941 Chevrolet 1/2 ton Custom Pick Up and a 1958 split screen Morris Minor van (ex-Post Office)
  • The American Dream includes in pride of place a 1931 Duesenberg J Derham bodied Tourster, one of only eight built.[2]
  • Motorcycle Mezzanine is in two parts: Part 1 - British and World Motorcycles, containing a 1914 BSA Flat Tank and a 1965 Honda CB72 and Part 2 - The Forshaw Speedway Collection.
  • Supercar Century includes a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Convertible and a 1995 Jaguar XJ220.
  • Hall of Motorsport depicting varied disciplines of motorsport including a 1996 Ferrari Formula 1 Type F310 (DC) and 1950 Healey Silverstone.
  • The Morris Story includes 1917 Morris Cowley and a 1955 Morris Minor Convertible.
  • Memory Lane contains a 1965 Ford Cortina Mk1 and a 1950 Rover 75.
  • Travelling in Style:Luxury Cars includes a 2007 Bentley Continental GT and a 1957 Bentley Series 1.
  • Ferrari: The Man, The Machine, The Myth containing a 2000 Ferrari 360 F1 and a 1980 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer.
  • The Red Room, contains red sports cars from around the world including a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible and a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite.

The museum also has an outdoor children's play area, Autogame Experience including penny arcade games of the 1950s and 1960s, retro 1980s classics and 1990s favourites such as 'Sega Rally'.

In April 2014 the Museum completed an extensive £6M redevelopment and now has an entrance foyer and reception area; a large museum shop, a café, conference and hospitality facilities and Haynes Workshop Services. The Museum regularly hosts conferences for organisations outside the motor industry.

References
  1. Charity Commission. Haynes International Motor Museum, registered charity no. 292048.
  2. "Red is the colour". BBC Somerset. 17 September 2007. Retrieved 25 October 2007.
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