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Before and after photos of the petrol pump restoration

Our new exhibit will fill visitors up with happy motoring memories!

Our recently restored petrol pump looks as good as new

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Image collage made up on Michelin man and various automobilia from the lakeland motor museum

In culinary Cumbria – even a museum has Michelin “stars”!

Find out more about our own special automobilia stars.

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A photograph of the winning car and Awesome Autumn Trophy winner - Blair Williamson

Meet the winner of our Awesome Autumn Tophy

Blair’s classic example of Italian flair secures prestigious museum trophy

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Morris Minor with superceded text saying Classic Drive and Ride In Day - 7 October

Museum's rallying cry to Morris Minor owners

Help us mark 75 years of the much-loved “Moggie”

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A photo of the Bluebird car which broke the World Land Speed at Bonneville, USA, on the 3rd of September 1935 and our superimposed replica at the museum

Memories of a record-breaking summer

Let's look back at a different type of record-breaking summer

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The Bamby car outside the museum with a close up of the logo on the bonnet

The little Bamby: small, yellow & over 100 MPG!

Let's take a look at this minature marvel

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