One hundred years ago, Herbert Austin decided to work on a new small car to meet the growing needs of a population wanting affordable transport. But as Mike Monk explains, it was not plain sailing...
Wendy Monk picks out some interesting historic items from FMM’s photo archives, some with a story, others with info required...
This month Assistant Curator Cheslynne Ruiters looks at the history of one of the world’s oldest motor oil companies...
With business operations curtailed by the nation-wide lockdown, FMM Curator Wayne Harley looks back on one of his motorcycling heroes...
Just before the nation-wide lockdown, to celebrate the upcoming 110th anniversary of Alfa Romeo, Mike Monk got behind the wheel of one of Alfa Romeo’s early post-war greats with a point to prove...
Mike Monk gives the background to a big-hearted four with a link with the Circuit de la Sarthe...
With business operations curtailed by the nation-wide lockdown, FMM Curator Wayne Harley looks back on one of his motorcycling heroes...
Assistant Curator Cheslynne Ruiters gets tuned in with the history of the car radio...
Wendy Monk picks out some interesting historic items from FMM’s photo archives, some with a story, others with info required...
Mazda Motor Corporation celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding on 30 January 2020. Akira Marumoto, Representative Director, President and CEO said: "Mazda originated as a company producing cork and then took the path to manufacturing automobiles. Now, our cars have found friends with many customers...
