Summer evening events

The National Motor Museum is hosting its brand-new, after hours Classic Grille evenings on July 20 and August 24, as part of the celebrations of the museum’s 50th anniversary.

Welcoming owners of classic and cherished cars and bikes of all ages, with free admission, each Classic Grille evening will be an opportunity for motor fans to drive into the Beaulieu grounds to meet the National Motor Museum curators, witness vehicles from the collections being started up, and chat with fellow enthusiasts, while enjoying something to eat.

Motorcycles will be the stars on Wednesday, July 20, when the legendary ex-Mike Hailwood 1961 Honda RC162 will be started up. There’ll also be trade stands representing Royal Enfield, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi.

The event on Wednesday, August 24, sees the colossal 18-litre engine 1920 Sunbeam 350hp Land Speed Record car burst into action.

On each of the evenings, the restaurant will be open, along with a barbecue. Capacity for the event is limited, so book your free ticket at www. beaulieu.co.uk/events/classicgrille-evening, while upgrade tickets for entry for the National Motor Museum, which must be purchased at the event, cost £10 per adult, while children are admitted free.

Okay, it’s a car, but it is a Sunbeam and is of 18 litres. See, and, more importantly, hear it run at Beaulieu on August 24. The Hailwood Honda four runs on July 20.