London Motor Museum Explained

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The London Motor Museum had more than 160 exhibits; they included classic cars from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and a selection of famous cars – including Herbie the Volkswagen Beetle, one of six original Batmobiles used in the first Batman (1989) film, and a Ford Gran Torino from the television series Starsky & Hutch.^[1] The museum closed down permanently in June 2018 after a dispute with the local council over business rates.^[2] The vehicles have now been moved to other museums across the UK.

Management

The museum's founder, known as Elo King, a former model, drove with Maximillion Cooper in the first Gumball 3000 rally in 1999.^[1]

External links

• • London Motor Museum - official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: A car for every occasion at the London Motor Museum in Hayes . Smith, Mort . 15 August 2012 . . 2 April 2013.
2. Web site: Cann . Ged . London Motor Museum closes after explosive row with Hillingdon Council over unpaid business rates . My London News . 7 November 2019.