More classic cars at the Coventry Transport Museum

Nice curvy bodies


Did you know that the car chase scenes inside the sewers in the 1969 classic movie, 'The Italian Job' were NOT shot in Italy? They were filmed here in Coventry.


BP and Shell were one, once.


Triumph once produced cars


Looks like the Jag design hasn't changed much from the earlier models


The Thrust2. It held the World record for fastest Land Speed Record held the world between 1983 and 1997.

Other amazing and priceless classic cars:





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Classic cars at the Coventry Transport Museum

I was surprised at the number of car brands that once came out of Coventry. This include Alvis, Calcott, Daimler, Jaguar, Lea Francis, Humber, Hillman, Sunbeam, Standard, Swift and Triumph.

Out of all, only Jaguar remains and is still producing cars here.


Barbie's Jaguar.


A day out a long time ago.


The Lotus concept car. Designed by a Coventry University student.


Jaguar concept.


Classic motorbikes.


The Penny Farthing bike. It must have taken an effort to climb this bike even before riding it.


Do you recognise this futuristic looking car with a stainless steel body. Unfortunately it didn't sell and the company went bust.

Visit to Coventry Transport Museum

Coventry was once the home of many famous car manufacturers and I have always wanted to visit the Coventry Transport Museum. Unfortunately, my wife is not that keen on classic cars. I finally got the opportunity to visit the museum when my father-in-law (who's happens to be another car enthusiast) came to visit us.


The museum is situated in Millennium Place, Hales street CV1 1PN, just opposite the Pool Meadow Bus Station.




It was really interesting. Unlike other museums, entry is totally free and you are allowed to take photographs. Isn't that great.