Le Mans through the Ages

The legend of the Le Mans 24 Hours has come to the Coventry Transport Museum. From the 21st January until the 2nd May this year, a new exhibition entitled “Le Mans through the Ages” is being hosted in the Ariel Gallery at the Coventry Transport Museum.

A number of historically significant Le Mans vehicles are currently on display, in amongst memorabilia and audio-visual displays. Cars currently featured include Mike Hawthorn’s Jaguar D-type from 1955 and the Bentley Speed 8 driven by Andy Wallace at the 2003 Le Mans 24 Hours.

2003 Bentley Speed 8 driven by Andy Wallace

Mike Hawthorn’s 1955 Le Mans Jaguar D-Type

For all visitors to the exhibition (over 18 years of age) can also enter a competition to win a visit to Le Mans courtesy of Peugeot UK and Travel Destinations!

2002 Spyker C8 Double 12 Le Mans

Coventry Transport Museum is open from 10am – 5pm daily and entrance to the museum and the Le Mans through the ages exhibition is free.

Remember you can book your own place at the Le Mans 24 Hours by calling the Travel Destinations team on 0844 873 0203.

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