COUNTY CLASSICS MOTOR MUSEUM. HOW WE SQUEEZE CARS & MOTORBIKES INTO A DEPARTMENT STORE.
COUNTY CLASSICS MOTOR MUSEUM
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COUNTY CLASSICS MOTOR MUSEUM
situated at 52-53 North Street, Taunton, TA1 1ND.
Contact Emma for enquiries at: countyclassics5253@gmail.com
Currently over 100 cars and 150 Motorcycles on display.
Dedicated volunteers are present to enhance the visitor experience with stories of the vehicles in their heyday.
Special Twilight Evenings with dinner are held through the winter months.
Group Museum Visits can be booked .
The Cafe can also be booked for Private Functions.
We especially welcome Car Clubs and School parties and can offer guided tours of the Museum, targeted at a younger audience.
County Classics Motor Museum has an amazing cafe, which can be accessed without buying a museum ticket. Try our freshly made to order sandwiches and more.
The Museum is a non-profit organisation and relies on donations, sponsorship and volunteers to keep it running. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
More Details at:
https://www.countyclassicsmotormuseum...
Video collaboration with Dale's You Tube channel at: @dalesvid
County Classics Motor Museum grew from the personal dream of a very ‘driven’ schoolboy: Museum Creator, Pat Hawkins bought and sold his first car at the age of 11 and as he grew his businesses from nothing, built up a fine collection of cars and motorcycles alongside them.
When the historic County Stores – a department store owned and run by five generations of the same family since 1832 – closed in 2019 having failed to find any retail buyer, Patrick saw a chance to bring his dream to reality.
The historic building was completely restored and repurposed, a disabled-access lift and vehicle lift were installed and through Covid lockdowns, a dedicated team battled on to create the wonderful, evocative Museum we can all enjoy today. The historic features of the building are enhanced by bespoke joinery and carefully-selected motoring memorabilia; every one of the over 100 cars and 150 motorcycles is individually captioned and explained. Dedicated volunteers are present to enhance the visitor experience with stories of the vehicles in their heyday.
Richard Hammond opened County Classics Motor Museum in NOVEMBER 2023.
The focus is on Cars and Motorcycles from the 1950's to the 1990's.
However the exhibits range from 1915 to early 200's.
County Classics Motor Museum will continue to evolve with the displays changing regularly.
Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
00:04 - County Classics Motor Museum
00:44 - Volunteer Craig
00:54 - Devon Royal Enfield Club
01:37 - Motorcycle Display
02:27 - Paris Dakar Honda 650 Africa Twin
03:46 - Emma
04:09 - Volvo P1800S
05:50 - Ford Cortina 1600E
07:42 - Penny Farthing and a collection of over 100 year old Bicycles
10:45 - Volkswagen Golf GTI
11:10 - Morris Marina Van
11:49 - Audi Quattro
12:24 - Ford Escort Mk2 Van
13:02 - How we move the cars in the museum
18:14 - Reliant Robin New exhibit
18:44 - Mazda MX5 New Exhibit
19:07 - Morris Ital New Exhibit
19:43 - Ford Cougar New Exhibit
20:05 - Austin 7 Trials Car New Exhibit
Come and join us for a look behind the scenes at the County Classics Motor Museum in Somerset, a fantastic day out for anyone interested in car history and classic cars. With over 100 cars and 150 motorcycles, this car museum continues the legacy of its creator, Patrick, and offers a unique insight into motor sport. We rely on volunteers, donations, and visitors to maintain our operations and keep Patrick's dream alive. We hope you will visit to experience it for yourself!
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COUNTY CLASSICS MOTOR MUSEUM. HOW WE SQUEEZE CARS & MOTORBIKES INTO A DEPARTMENT STORE.
COUNTY CLASSICS MOTOR MUSEUM
1,043 views
COUNTY CLASSICS MOTOR MUSEUM
situated at 52-53 North Street, Taunton, TA1 1ND.
Contact Emma for enquiries at: countyclassics5253@gmail.com
Currently over 100 cars and 150 Motorcycles on display.
Dedicated volunteers are present to enhance the visitor experience with stories of the vehicles in their heyday.
Special Twilight Evenings with dinner are held through the winter months.
Group Museum Visits can be booked .
The Cafe can also be booked for Private Functions.
We especially welcome Car Clubs and School parties and can offer guided tours of the Museum, targeted at a younger audience.
County Classics Motor Museum has an amazing cafe, which can be accessed without buying a museum ticket. Try our freshly made to order sandwiches and more.
The Museum is a non-profit organisation and relies on donations, sponsorship and volunteers to keep it running. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
More Details at:
https://www.countyclassicsmotormuseum...
Video collaboration with Dale's You Tube channel at: @dalesvid
County Classics Motor Museum grew from the personal dream of a very ‘driven’ schoolboy: Museum Creator, Pat Hawkins bought and sold his first car at the age of 11 and as he grew his businesses from nothing, built up a fine collection of cars and motorcycles alongside them.
When the historic County Stores – a department store owned and run by five generations of the same family since 1832 – closed in 2019 having failed to find any retail buyer, Patrick saw a chance to bring his dream to reality.
The historic building was completely restored and repurposed, a disabled-access lift and vehicle lift were installed and through Covid lockdowns, a dedicated team battled on to create the wonderful, evocative Museum we can all enjoy today. The historic features of the building are enhanced by bespoke joinery and carefully-selected motoring memorabilia; every one of the over 100 cars and 150 motorcycles is individually captioned and explained. Dedicated volunteers are present to enhance the visitor experience with stories of the vehicles in their heyday.
Richard Hammond opened County Classics Motor Museum in NOVEMBER 2023.
The focus is on Cars and Motorcycles from the 1950's to the 1990's.
However the exhibits range from 1915 to early 200's.
County Classics Motor Museum will continue to evolve with the displays changing regularly.
Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
00:04 - County Classics Motor Museum
00:44 - Volunteer Craig
00:54 - Devon Royal Enfield Club
01:37 - Motorcycle Display
02:27 - Paris Dakar Honda 650 Africa Twin
03:46 - Emma
04:09 - Volvo P1800S
05:50 - Ford Cortina 1600E
07:42 - Penny Farthing and a collection of over 100 year old Bicycles
10:45 - Volkswagen Golf GTI
11:10 - Morris Marina Van
11:49 - Audi Quattro
12:24 - Ford Escort Mk2 Van
13:02 - How we move the cars in the museum
18:14 - Reliant Robin New exhibit
18:44 - Mazda MX5 New Exhibit
19:07 - Morris Ital New Exhibit
19:43 - Ford Cougar New Exhibit
20:05 - Austin 7 Trials Car New Exhibit
Come and join us for a look behind the scenes at the County Classics Motor Museum in Somerset, a fantastic day out for anyone interested in car history and classic cars. With over 100 cars and 150 motorcycles, this car museum continues the legacy of its creator, Patrick, and offers a unique insight into motor sport. We rely on volunteers, donations, and visitors to maintain our operations and keep Patrick's dream alive. We hope you will visit to experience it for yourself!