The Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon is hosting an exciting new exhibition called Motoring Record Breakers from 11 February–2 September, presenting the best of motoring record breakers including some of the fastest British cars, the slowest, smallest, most economical and the more wacky record breakers.

Visitors will have the opportunity of exploring vehicles that created new horizons and take a journey into history with a selection of vehicles that have helped change the face of motoring. Some of the exciting cars on display include the Sunbeam 1000hp, the first car ever to set a land speed record of over 200mph and the steam car Inspiration, which holds the land speed record for a steam car which it secured in 2009. The previous record had been set in 1906!

Tim Bryan, Head of Collections at the Heritage Motor Centre, said: ‘Our Motoring Record Breakers exhibition is an exciting collection of amazing and eclectic vehicles. The exhibition will bring them to life with both adult and child-friendly interpretation. This exhibition really is a must for everyone and not just for car fans!’

The HMC is also continuing with its record breaking theme at Easter – from 31 March to 15 April, children can join in with record breaking fun making and racing their own egg car, plus quizzes and other crafts and activities. Craft days will also take place on 5 and 12 April. Normal museum admission prices apply, and children can take home what they make. There is no extra charge to see the Motoring Record Breakers exhibition as it is included in the standard museum entry fees. To find out more, visit www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk