At the age of just 11 years, he bought and sold his first car happily spending time repairing and restoring a vehicle that needed to be brought back to life. This passion continued throughout his career , which was always in the motor trade and included owning a successful wholesale and retail tyre business. An avid collector of cars and motorcycles it was always a dream one day he would fulfil hi
s ambition to open a car museum in Taunton his hometown. to share his passion and to give something back to Taunton. The exhibits on show will predominantly range from late 1950's to the 1980's for motor vehicles and motorcycles from 1915 to the 1980's, there is even a aeroplane bought on a whim it is also on display. A few of the exhibits include, Ford Es**rt Rally car once owned by Marcus Gronholm another Ex Works Ford Es**rt Group A Rally car that was Mark Lovell's first ever works car a Porsche 924 record braking car as drive by Tony Dron, Andy Rouse and Win Percy a Ford Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet a E Type Jaguar Villiers 1964 off road motor bike and a BSA Shooting Star and many, many more. There is a onsite café open to the public offering a array of drinks, light lunches and snacks, there is also a gift shop situated in the entrance lobby, selling motoring memorabilia, souvenirs and car care products. The museum is run on a not for profit basis and is a registered charity and the number is 11889611A
