Our Collection
From an 1898 Daimler Wagonette to a prototype electric bubble car, our Collection brings more than a century of motoring history to life.
Discover rare vehicles such as the Duesenberg Model J as well as cultural icons that have shaped generations, like the beloved Mini and the legendary Ford Mustang. With more than 300 cars and motorcycles, 2,000 fascinating small objects, from racing helmets to road signs, and 10,000 archival documents, there's a story waiting around every corner.
All our vehicles, small objects and archival documents reveals a chapter in the incredible journey of the motor car and its profound impact on the world we live in today.
Collection Highlights
Our Collection showcases some of the most remarkable cars and motorcycles created, from record-breaking racers to unforgettable film icons.
Explore the extraordinary: from the cutting-edge technology of electric prototypes to classic models that have become cultural symbols. Our collection celebrates the ground-breaking feats of engineering, speed, and style that have captured imaginations for generations.
Every vehicle tells a unique story, and we invite you to discover the fascinating history behind each one.
The Duesenberg Model J
Launched in 1928, just before the onset of the Great Depression, the Model J aimed to rival the high standards set by Rolls-Royce. Combining elegance, luxury and power, it quickly became the ultimate symbol of wealth and prestige for royalty and the rich and famous.
One of only eight built, this Tourster model, crafted by the renowned coachbuilder Derham, features a sleek open body with the distinctive ‘Duesenbird’ bonnet mascot. The luxurious interior uses the highest quality materials and has intricate details like the wind-down windscreen for rear passengers. Its engine with twin overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder made it one of the most powerful and fastest cars of the time.
The Lamborghini Countach LP400S
The design of the ultra low two seater sports car took the world by surprise. Its most captivating parts were of course the ‘scissor’ doors, swinging up and forward. Over the years these famous doors have become Lamborghini’s trademark.
The team who created the Countach could read as a ‘Who’s who’ of the automobile design world. Bertone’s Marcello Gandini was responsible for the timeless body styling. His portfolio also includes the Lamborghini Miura and Diablo, Lancia Stratos and Alfa Romeo Carabo. The engine was a development of a 1.5 litre Ferrari Formula 1 unit, the work of Giotto Bizzarrini who was also involved with Ferrari’s 250 GTO. Other engineering was executed by Paolo Stanzani who later turned his attention to the Bugatti EB110 and Giulio Alfieri of Maserati ‘Birdcage’ fame.
The Jaguar XJ220
Developed by a ‘Saturday Club’ of 12 employees working in their spare time and announced in 1988, this was Jaguar’s attempt at a 220mph car to return to racing at Le Mans. Production began in 1992, but by then it had lost its promised V12 engine, scissor doors and four wheel drive.
At more than 7 feet wide, this was more a refined racer than a sophisticated road car. The low roof line gives an awkward driving position with little luggage space. Capable of 213mph, it was the fastest production car between 1992-93 until the McLaren F1 arrived.
The DeLorean DMC-12
Perfect for travelling through time. Despite poor sales when it was produced the DeLorean has a devoted following after its starring role in the three Back to the Future films.
Chosen because its futuristic styling looked like a spaceship in 1955, the car was designed by the Italian maestro Giugiaro. With its gull-wing doors and sleek stainless-steel wedge-shaped body, here is a forty-year-old car which looks modern today. But it was beneath this body that the problems lay. Placing the disappointing engine at the rear led to poor handling and there were problems with the electrics and doors. Consequently, it could not compete with Porsche and the Corvette in the target American market on performance or quality. But lasting fame was just around the corner after Hollywood came knocking.
