Haynes Motor Museum, Somerset, England, June 2023

Haynes Motor Museum is located at Sparkford near Yeovil in Somerset, England. It houses over 400 cars and motorcycles as well as motoring memorabilia. The museum was established in 1985 by John Harold Haynes OBE (1938–2019).

Wednesday, 7th June 2023

A red Lamborghini Miura P400S at Haynes Motor Museum. The Italian carmaker Lamborghini produced this two-door sports car between 1968 and 1971. Only 338 were made. It has a maximum speed of 171 mph (276 km/h).
A red Lamborghini Miura P400S at Haynes Motor Museum. The Italian carmaker Lamborghini produced this two-door sports car between 1968 and 1971. Only 338 were made. It has a maximum speed of 171 mph (276 km/h).
Tony in front of a white Ford RS200 which was produced between 1984 and 1986. This two-door coupé has four wheel drive and a maximum speed of 118 mph (190 km/h). A version of this sports car was used for rally racing.
Tony in front of a white Ford RS200 which was produced between 1984 and 1986. This two-door coupé has four wheel drive and a maximum speed of 118 mph (190 km/h). A version of this sports car was used for rally racing.
Tony next to a green Austin Seven Special. This two-seat open-top touring car was produced in the United Kingdom during the 1930s.
Tony next to a green Austin Seven Special. This two-seat open-top touring car was produced in the United Kingdom during the 1930s.
Tony alongside a Benz Patent-Motorwagen. Built in 1885 in Germany by Karl Benz, this is widely regarded as the first practical modern automobile and the first car to be put into production. It has three-wheels, a seat raised up in the middle and a motor at the back. It has no side panels or roof and is completely open to the elements. It is essentially a large motorised tricycle. It has a top speed of around 10 mph (16 km/h).
Tony alongside a Benz Patent-Motorwagen. Built in 1885 in Germany by Karl Benz, this is widely regarded as the first practical modern automobile and the first car to be put into production. It has three-wheels, a seat raised up in the middle and a motor at the back. It has no side panels or roof and is completely open to the elements. It is essentially a large motorised tricycle. It has a top speed of around 10 mph (16 km/h).
The Red Room at Haynes Motor Museum. Approximately 25 red coloured classic cars can be seen in the photo.
The Red Room at Haynes Motor Museum. Approximately 25 red coloured classic cars can be seen in the photo.
Tony in front of a red Facel Vega HK 500. This car was made by French manufacturer Fecel between 1959 and 1961. Only around 850 were produced.
Tony in front of a red Facel Vega HK 500. This car was made by French manufacturer Fecel between 1959 and 1961. Only around 850 were produced.
Tony next to a red Ferrari at Haynes Motor Museum. Ferrari is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer founded in 1939. This is probably a Ferrari 308 GTB or GTS. These models were produced between 1975 and 1985.
Tony next to a red Ferrari at Haynes Motor Museum. Ferrari is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer founded in 1939. This is probably a Ferrari 308 GTB or GTS. These models were produced between 1975 and 1985.
Tony by 'Fiery Liz', an 1897 Daimler Wagonette. This open-topped automobile has a 6.5 horse power engine with a maximum speed of around 12 mph (19 km/h). It can carry up to four people. With the registration plate Y99, this was one of the first cars registered in the West Country of England. It was originally owned by G. H. Pruen, the owner of the Royal Clarence Hotel in Burnham on Sea, Somerset.
Tony by ‘Fiery Liz’, an 1897 Daimler Wagonette. This open-topped automobile has a 6.5 horse power engine with a maximum speed of around 12 mph (19 km/h). It can carry up to four people. With the registration plate Y99, this was one of the first cars registered in the West Country of England. It was originally owned by G. H. Pruen, the owner of the Royal Clarence Hotel in Burnham on Sea, Somerset.
Tony alongside a Ford sports car, probably a Ford GT40, part of the World of Motorsport display at Haynes Motor Museum. The Ford GT40 was produced from 1964 to 1969 and was used in long distance racing such as the Le Mans 24 hour race.
Tony alongside a Ford sports car, probably a Ford GT40, part of the World of Motorsport display at Haynes Motor Museum. The Ford GT40 was produced from 1964 to 1969 and was used in long distance racing such as the Le Mans 24 hour race.
Tony in front of a yellow single seater racing car that was used for Formula Ford racing. It has the logo for Duckhams, an engine oil manufacturer, on the front.
Tony in front of a yellow single seater racing car that was used for Formula Ford racing. It has the logo for Duckhams, an engine oil manufacturer, on the front.
Tony touching a red Ferrari F310 Formula One racing car dating from 1996. During the 1996 Formula One racing season these cars were driven by Michael Schumacher and Eddie Irvine. They won eight races and made the podium 22 times.
Tony touching a red Ferrari F310 Formula One racing car dating from 1996. During the 1996 Formula One racing season these cars were driven by Michael Schumacher and Eddie Irvine. They won eight races and made the podium 22 times.
Tony next to a DeLorean DMC-12. This two-passenger sports car was manufactured in the United States from 1981 until 1983. It has a distinctive design with brushed steel body panels and 'gull-wing' doors that open upwards. Only between 8,500 and 9,600 were made before the DeLorean Motor Company filed for bankruptcy in 1983. The DeLorean DMC was originally regarded as having poor performance and build quality for its price, but has developed a strong following and popularity due to its use as the time machine in the Back to the Future film trilogy.
Tony next to a DeLorean DMC-12. This two-passenger sports car was manufactured in the United States from 1981 until 1983. It has a distinctive design with brushed steel body panels and ‘gull-wing’ doors that open upwards. Only between 8,500 and 9,600 were made before the DeLorean Motor Company filed for bankruptcy in 1983. The DeLorean DMC was originally regarded as having poor performance and build quality for its price, but has developed a strong following and popularity due to its use as the time machine in the Back to the Future film trilogy.
Tony in front of a yellow FMR bubble car. These cars were built by German manufacturer FMR from 1958 to 1961. It has three wheels: two at the front and one at the back. This type of car is known as a microcar due to its small size with this one having room for only a driver and one passenger behind. The canopy of the car is hinged on the left side, enabling the roof to be lifted, and allowing entry into the car on the right side.
Tony in front of a yellow FMR bubble car. These cars were built by German manufacturer FMR from 1958 to 1961. It has three wheels: two at the front and one at the back. This type of car is known as a microcar due to its small size with this one having room for only a driver and one passenger behind. The canopy of the car is hinged on the left side, enabling the roof to be lifted, and allowing entry into the car on the right side.
Tony in front of a yellow FMR bubble car. These cars were built by German manufacturer FMR from 1958 to 1961. It has three wheels: two at the front and one at the back. This type of car is known as a microcar due to its small size with this one having room for only a driver and one passenger behind. The canopy of the car is hinged on the left side, enabling the roof to be lifted, and allowing entry into the car on the right side.
Tony in front of a yellow FMR bubble car. These cars were built by German manufacturer FMR from 1958 to 1961. It has three wheels: two at the front and one at the back. This type of car is known as a microcar due to its small size with this one having room for only a driver and one passenger behind. The canopy of the car is hinged on the left side, enabling the roof to be lifted, and allowing entry into the car on the right side.
Tony by a large green minibus that once belonged to S. Robinson and Co. Ltd. of Burslem, Staffordshire.
Tony by a large green minibus that once belonged to S. Robinson and Co. Ltd. of Burslem, Staffordshire.