[FONT="]Sunday 8th March 2015
[/FONT][FONT="]Minors, Tourers, Eights, Tens, and Commercials descend on BrooklandsMuseum!
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Now in its 22nd year, this popular event is an opportunity forvisitors to see what are, arguably, some of the most iconic and best-lovedvehicles ever to grace the roads of Great Britain. The historic site atBrooklands Museum will be put to full use as all types of Morris and Austinvehicles attempt to ascend the famous Test Hill, take part in a cavalcade onthe Mercedes-Benz World track and gather for a mass photo opportunity on theMembers’ Banking.
The Museum expects well over 200 vehicles to turn up to thisspectacular day, which sees hoards of Morris and Austin cars and commercialvehicles congregating in and around the Paddock in front of the 1907Clubhouse. As well as many individuals proudly displaying their cars,there will be Club displays, so this is a great opportunity to meet and chat tolike-minded owners and enthusiasts.
All drivers and passengers arriving in Morris or Austin vehiclesat the Campbell Entrance off Brooklands Road (the B374) will receive a discountof £1 off the usual entry prices. Parking for visitors in non-Morris or Austinvehicles will be in The Heights off Wellington Way (please follow eventsignage), with normal Museum admission prices applying.
Some of the cars expected to attend from these two stablesinclude:
MORRIS: Bullnose, Eight, Ten & other pre-war saloons; 10Tourer; war-time Morris military vehicles; Morris Commercials - includingpre-war examples; Morris Marina; Morris Mini; Morris Minor 1000Convertibles/Light Commercial Vehicles/saloons/Travellers; Morris Isis &Oxford; Morris 1100; Morris ‘J’ Type, LC/LD & other post-war Morriscommercials; Mini Mokes.
AUSTIN: Seven, Ten & other pre-war saloons; Austin A30/A35saloons & vans; Austin A40; Austin A50/A55/A60 saloons & LightCommercials; Austin Healey; Austin Mini – all types, including Mini Cooper;Austin 1100; Austin Princess; Austin 101, LC/LD & other post-war Austincommercials.
The programme for the day is as follows:
10.00 Gates open to the public
13.00-13.45 Cavalcade on the Mercedes-Benz World circuit
14.00 Mass gathering for photographs on the Members' Banking
15.30 Test Hill Demonstrations
17.00 Museum closes
As on every event day at Brooklands, the Motoring Village, Aircraft Park,London Bus Museum, Sunbeam Café, soft play area and Museum Shop will all beopen, making the usual admission price even better value for money. And, for asmall supplement, visitors can experience supersonic travel by booking a ticketfor the excellent Concorde Experience or strap themselves in for the ‘ride’ oftheir life in the 4D Theatre as the Napier-Railton Race Experience takes themround the original race track at over 100mph. Booking on arrival for theseattractions is recommended as demand is always high.
Usual Museum admission prices apply for this event: Adults £11,Seniors £10, Children (5-16 yrs) £6, Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3children) £30. Both Concorde and 4D ‘Experiences’ are £5 for adults and £3 forchildren. Height and other restrictions apply for the 4D Theatre. All childrenunder the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
For press and media enquiries, hi-res images and more details,contact Paul Stewart - Marketing and PR Manager on 01932 857381 ext 249 ore-mail: paulstewart@brooklandsmuseum.com
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Brooklands Museum
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[/FONT][FONT="]Minors, Tourers, Eights, Tens, and Commercials descend on BrooklandsMuseum!
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Now in its 22nd year, this popular event is an opportunity forvisitors to see what are, arguably, some of the most iconic and best-lovedvehicles ever to grace the roads of Great Britain. The historic site atBrooklands Museum will be put to full use as all types of Morris and Austinvehicles attempt to ascend the famous Test Hill, take part in a cavalcade onthe Mercedes-Benz World track and gather for a mass photo opportunity on theMembers’ Banking.
The Museum expects well over 200 vehicles to turn up to thisspectacular day, which sees hoards of Morris and Austin cars and commercialvehicles congregating in and around the Paddock in front of the 1907Clubhouse. As well as many individuals proudly displaying their cars,there will be Club displays, so this is a great opportunity to meet and chat tolike-minded owners and enthusiasts.
All drivers and passengers arriving in Morris or Austin vehiclesat the Campbell Entrance off Brooklands Road (the B374) will receive a discountof £1 off the usual entry prices. Parking for visitors in non-Morris or Austinvehicles will be in The Heights off Wellington Way (please follow eventsignage), with normal Museum admission prices applying.
Some of the cars expected to attend from these two stablesinclude:
MORRIS: Bullnose, Eight, Ten & other pre-war saloons; 10Tourer; war-time Morris military vehicles; Morris Commercials - includingpre-war examples; Morris Marina; Morris Mini; Morris Minor 1000Convertibles/Light Commercial Vehicles/saloons/Travellers; Morris Isis &Oxford; Morris 1100; Morris ‘J’ Type, LC/LD & other post-war Morriscommercials; Mini Mokes.
AUSTIN: Seven, Ten & other pre-war saloons; Austin A30/A35saloons & vans; Austin A40; Austin A50/A55/A60 saloons & LightCommercials; Austin Healey; Austin Mini – all types, including Mini Cooper;Austin 1100; Austin Princess; Austin 101, LC/LD & other post-war Austincommercials.
The programme for the day is as follows:
10.00 Gates open to the public
13.00-13.45 Cavalcade on the Mercedes-Benz World circuit
14.00 Mass gathering for photographs on the Members' Banking
15.30 Test Hill Demonstrations
17.00 Museum closes
As on every event day at Brooklands, the Motoring Village, Aircraft Park,London Bus Museum, Sunbeam Café, soft play area and Museum Shop will all beopen, making the usual admission price even better value for money. And, for asmall supplement, visitors can experience supersonic travel by booking a ticketfor the excellent Concorde Experience or strap themselves in for the ‘ride’ oftheir life in the 4D Theatre as the Napier-Railton Race Experience takes themround the original race track at over 100mph. Booking on arrival for theseattractions is recommended as demand is always high.
Usual Museum admission prices apply for this event: Adults £11,Seniors £10, Children (5-16 yrs) £6, Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3children) £30. Both Concorde and 4D ‘Experiences’ are £5 for adults and £3 forchildren. Height and other restrictions apply for the 4D Theatre. All childrenunder the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
For press and media enquiries, hi-res images and more details,contact Paul Stewart - Marketing and PR Manager on 01932 857381 ext 249 ore-mail: paulstewart@brooklandsmuseum.com
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