London Motor Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | June 2018 |
| Location | Hayes, Hillingdon England |
| Type | Transport museum |
| Public transit access |  Hayes & Harlington |
The London Motor Museum was a really cool place where you could see over 160 amazing cars! It had classic cars from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. You could also find some very famous cars there. Imagine seeing Herbie the Volkswagen Beetle or one of the original Batmobiles from the 1989 Batman movie! There was even a Ford Gran Torino just like the one from the TV show Starsky & Hutch.
Sadly, the museum closed for good in June 2018. This happened because of a disagreement with the local council about money the museum owed for its business. All the awesome cars have now been moved to other museums around the UK.
About the London Motor Museum
The London Motor Museum was located in Hayes, Hillingdon, in England. It opened its doors in 2012 and quickly became a popular spot for car lovers. The museum was known for its wide variety of vehicles. It showed how cars changed over several decades.
Cool Cars You Could See
The museum had a special collection of cars that were famous from movies and TV shows.
- Herbie: This was a Volkswagen Beetle known for being a "Love Bug" with a mind of its own.
- Batmobile: One of the actual cars used in the 1989 Batman film was on display. It looked just like the one Batman drove!
- Starsky & Hutch Gran Torino: Fans of the classic TV show could see the red and white Ford Torino that detectives Starsky and Hutch used.
These special cars made the museum a unique place to visit. It was like stepping onto a movie set!
Museum's Founder
The person who started the London Motor Museum was known as Elo King. He was very interested in cars and even took part in a famous car rally. In 1999, he drove with Maximillion Cooper in the very first Gumball 3000 rally. This event is a fun, non-competitive drive for cool and expensive cars across different countries.
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