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The Heritage Motor Centre first opened its doors to the public in May 1993. Purpose-built to house the collection held by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, the building was designed to impress with its sweeping curves and Art-Deco style interior.
The collection on display charts the development of the British motor industry from 1896 right up to the exciting innovations of the present day.
The origin of the collection dates back to 1974, when a new division of British Leyland was formed to preserve the Company's collection of historic vehicles. By 1983 links had been made with other British motor manufacturers, and the collection was given charitable status, becoming the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (Charity No. 286575). Since its conception, the collection has expanded to include many of Britain's most famous motoring names � from Riley and Austin, to Aston Martin and Land Rover.
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