Driver Magazine - Issue 2 of 3 2025 - Magazine - Page 55
THE GREAT BRITISH CAR JOURNEY
Tucked away in Ambergate, there’s a blue building that might normally be easy to drive past without paying too much
attention. However, as we knew what was inside, we made sure to call in to The Great British Car Journey.
The layout of the museum flows chronologically, which works well. You start with the likes of the Austin Seven and
Morris Minor, gradually working your way through the decades. Each car is presented with just the right amount of
information. What I mean by that is you know what you’re looking at and why it matters, but it doesn’t override the
memories you might have about that particular car.
One of my favourite things about The Great British Car Journey is the fact that the displays aren’t about horsepower or
top speeds; it’s about the context of the vehicles. These were the cars that took us on family holidays, got us to work,
helped us move house, and taught us to drive.
I was very keen to see the 1974 Vauxhall Victor FE that was found with just 86 miles on the clock, but still remains
something of a mystery. I loved being able to see it for myself, parked up on display.
One of the main attractions of the museum is the
