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Out with the old, and in with the… Unusual
While we are best-known for our collection of some of the most iconic cars of the last 100 years, our latest addition is certainly set to raise some eyebrows...
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Lakeland Motor Museum brokers sale of former on-loan exhibit to Manta enthusiast
A popular 1980s exhibit which had been on-loan here at the Lakeland Motor Museum since 2010 is now in the hands of a delighted new owner.
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Temporary Closure - 5 November to 1 December
Stay Safe Everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back from 2 December.
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Lakeland Motor Museum unveils rare sports car ahead of half term holidays
We've added another rare sports car to our collection; a 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – one of only six of its kind known to be in the UK.
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Lakeland Motor Museum to unveil NHS hero’s beloved car during BBC lockdown event
A 90 year old car formerly owned by a consultant surgeon will be among the latest exhibits to be put forward for inclusion in an online BBC initiative this week.
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Lakeland Motor Museum rallies behind Rett Syndrome charity ball
We're throwing our support behind a special charity event taking place later this month, to raise awareness of Rett Syndrome.
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Familiar face Edwin steps down from Lakeland Motor Museum to enjoy retirement
One of the most familiar faces in the Lakeland Motor Museum's history is retiring, having spent more than 25 years overseeing the success and growth of the heritage attraction.
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1980 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom awarded Lakeland Motor Museum trophy
The latest winner of our regular classic car contest has been handed a one of a kind trophy created on-site by our team, using a vintage cutaway engine.
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