Thunderbirds FAB1 at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

The earliest motoring themed toys date back to the Victorian era, more commonly from about 1895 onwards as motoring became more popular. Early toys are often linked to historical events, such as the military vehicles of the World Wars and were rather expensive tinplate vehicles, or wooden toys. From the 1960s model cars and toys began to be produced linked to popular television programmes, such as Thunderbirds.

In the Thunderbirds series Lady Penelope owned a pink six-wheeled Rolls-Royce called FAB1 that had been modified by Brains to have a maximum speed in excess of 200mph.

Emma Varty (Front of House Supervisor at Beaulieu) chose this model car as her favourite object on display in the National Motor Museum. In the video clip she explains why this museum object is significant to her and shares some of her memories.

This FAB1 model car has become one of the 100 fascinating museum objects featured on the Heritage100 website. The Heritage100 website highlights interesting and quirky items from museum and archive collections across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

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