Archive
The Archive at the British Motor Museum (also known as the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust) was set up to preserve and provide access to historical documents, images and film that record the work and achievements of the people who were employed in the British motor industry.
The Archive houses historical records by many of the major British car manufacturers, including original factory ledgers for a range of marques which record the details of individual vehicles as they came off the production line. You can purchase an official 'Certified Copy of a Factory Record' more commonly known as a Heritage Certificate. This can be useful when applying for tax exemption or to obtain an age-related Registration Mark. For a full list of the marques we can provide Heritage Certificates for please click here.
The Archive also contains an extensive photographic collection of over one million original negatives and transparencies as well as original film footage from the 1930s to the 1980s. To find out more about our film and picture library click here.
Archive News
Get insight into the many tasks needed to look after the unique collection of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust which we have in our care.
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The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Archive contains many interesting documents, but sometimes we come across a document that is particularly fascinating. Each month, we’ll take it in turns in the Archive team to describe a favourite document from our collections.
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Before contacting the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Archive, please see if your question has already been answered in our Frequently Asked Questions section.
> Find out MoreAbout the Archive
The Archive, at the British Motor Museum, preserves and provides access to documents, images and film that record the work and achievements of the people who were employed in the British motor industry.
> Find out MoreArchive Prints
Archive prints from our historic photographic collection are now available to buy.
> Find out MoreIs my Car Tax Exempt
Read on to find out what information various authorities might require, the documents they will accept, and how we can help.
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How to access the unique Photographic Collections of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust.
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