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National Automobile Museum of Tasmania

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6334 8888

Address: 84 Lindsay street 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.namt.com.au

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23.01.2022 A unique piece of Tasmania’s motoring history, the Monaro is now showing at our museum.

20.01.2022 Just arrived this week!! High quality large metal signs Perfect for a Christmas gift or just for the Man Cave.... Get in quick, these never last long. Open everyday except Christmas Day 9am to 5pm

18.01.2022 This beautiful Norton Commando arrived last week and is currently on display in our main exhibition room. 1969 NORTON COMMANDO 750 The origins of the Norton Commando can be traced back to the late 1940s when the 497 cc (30.3 cu in) Norton Model 7 Twin was designed by Bert Hopwood. The revolutionary part of the Commando, compared to earlier Norton models, was the award-winning frame developed by former Rolls-Royce engineer Dr. Stefan Bauer. He believed the classic Norton Feat...herbed frame design went against all engineering principles, so Bauer designed his frame around a single 2.25 in (57 mm) top tube. The Norton Commando was introduced in 1967 at the Earls Court Show. Production of the machine was initially complex and located across different parts of England, with the engines produced in Wolverhampton, frames in Manchester, while components and final assembly was at Burrage Grove, Plumstead. The bike on display has undergone a full restoration, it won best restored bike at the 2014 Ross Motorcycle Rally. Come take " The Ultimate Road Trip " today.

18.01.2022 The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania is also home to a very extensive private collection of car badges from all over the world. This display is on two boards in our main exhibition room. Open 7 days - 9am to 5pm

17.01.2022 Currently on display in our main exhibition room. AUSTIN 7 FABRIC BODY RACER Fabric coachwork was popular with various manufacturers in the 1920s and 1930s. The lightweight construction was durable and silent at speed. Austin started racing fabric bodied Sevens in 1923, achieving a maximum speed of 80 mph. (128 km/h.) The first Grand Prix, at Philip Island, was won by Arthur Waite (Sir Herbert Austin’s son-in-law), at an average speed of 56.25 mph (90 kph) in 1928. The li...ttle Austin Seven had many racing victories and was a very popular car. The engine is a 4 cylinder 747cc coupled to a 3-speed crash gearbox. Open 7 days from 9am to 5pm

17.01.2022 Come see us at The Holden & GM Car Show at Windsor Park today. Great weather and a great turnout! Plenty of cars still rolling in. ... 11am - 3pm

17.01.2022 Come join us tomorrow the 12th of December at The Holden & GM Car Show. We will be bringing our van filled with Holden Merchandise to sell on the day. Windsor Park - Riverside from 11am - 3pm We look forward to seeing you all there!

17.01.2022 This unique exhibit is currently on display in our showroom. 1954 MAICO MOBIL Maicowerk A.G. was a West German motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1926 by Ulrich Maisch as Maisch & Co. After World War II, they began producing their own two-stroke engines, selling complete motorcycles. The road ‘bikes were named after winds... 'Blizzard' 'Typhoon' etc., but the company was better known for its Motocross machines, and for its 'Maicoletta' motor scooter, both of which sold in hi...gher numbers than the road motorcycles. The Maico Mobil, said to resemble a 'two wheeled car', was a highly enclosed two-wheel motorcycle, which sold in small numbers. It was designed to provide motorcycle handling combined with scooter convenience, a large trunk, and weather protection. It was nicknamed "the dustbin." The Mobil was produced from June 1950 through 1958 with aluminum bodywork and a tubular frame. This example is a rare survivor, and remains in largely original condition. See more

14.01.2022 These magnificent vehicles are set to leave our museum in the coming weeks, As always it has been a pleasure to have these on display. Be sure to come see them before they go. 1937 CORD 812... E.L. Cord’s revolutionary front-wheel drive 810/812 ‘coffin nose’ cars were only produced for two years, but their impact was remarkable. Cord embraced the art deco design language more obviously than any other company. Power came from an aircraft-derived Lycoming V8, and the hidden headlamps (an industry first) were operated by manual controls on the dashboard. In the end, the Cord was simply too radical for the traumatic times it was born into, and the company didn’t survive WWII. This factory right-hand drive car was supplied to R.L.M. Motors of London. During the Blitz, the car sustained damage, with shrapnel piercing the sump. In 1950 it was sold to an Australian airline pilot, who took the car with him when he moved to Hong Kong, and eventually on to Australia. He kept the car until his death in 2000, after which it was sold and restored. The current owner purchased it in 2008. The Cord has travelled just 36,000 miles, and retains its original Cigarette Cream paintwork. & 1936 AUBURN 852 PHAETON This car represents the final chapter in the remarkable Auburn story. The Auburn Automobile Company started life as the Eckhart Carriage Company in Auburn, Indiana in 1874. In 1924, the failing enterprise was acquired by the aspiring Chicago salesman E.L. Cord. Cord introduced flamboyant coachwork and mighty straight-eight engines to back up the image. For a period of time in the 1930s, Auburn cars were coveted status symbols, beloved of the Hollywood set. The 851 was replaced by the 852 in 1936. By this time, however, the writing was on the wall. America was suffering in the wake of the Wall Street Crash, and demand for luxury cars dwindled. E.L. Cord was forced to sell his trio of glamorous marques, and production of Auburns, Cords, and Duesenburgs ended in 1937. This car was reputedly owned by Sir Donald Bradman, and footage exists of its starring role in Bradman’s ‘Play it Safe’ educational films of the 1930s. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm

14.01.2022 Looking for something affordable to do this weekend? We are open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm. Widely regarded as one of Australia's finest Automobile Museums a visit to the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania is an experience that will delight people of all ages. The museum features constantly changing cars and motorcycles and an extensively stocked gift shop. ... Adults $14.00 Children $7.50 Family ( Two Adults - Children) $35.50 We look forward to seeing you soon.

14.01.2022 Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further. We are open 7 days a week from 9am - 5pm With over 110 vehicles on display there is sure to be something for everyone.... Come take "The Ultimate Road Trip" today !!

13.01.2022 This extremely well presented 1985 Porsche 930 is currently on display in our first exhibition room. Continuing the ever-popular 911 theme, the 930, otherwise known as the 911 Turbo, was launched in 1975. In 1972, work began on a production turbocharged version of the 911; to comply with homologation regulations, the company was required to sell road-legal versions of the car. Exterior changes included modernized styling and the addition of the famous ‘whale tail’ rear wing.... In 1984 performance peaked at 278 km/h. The car on display was imported from Japan and has travelled 69000 kms. Ruf Automobile Gmbh manufactures and engineers original vehicles using unmarked Porsche chassis, the company has made a major mark on the automotive world by producing exceptionally powerful and exclusive Porsche-based production models. The car displayed has had several Ruf enhancements. Open 7 days a week - 9am to 5pm With over 110 vehicles on display there is sure to be something for everyone.

12.01.2022 New addition to our feature theme display. "Supercars" 1979 FERRARI 308 GTB... The Ferrari 308GTB entered the market in 1975, to widespread praise. The body undeniably featured recognisable Pininfarina lines the designer having also been responsible for the Daytona, the Dino and the Berlinetta Boxer. This example is one of the 900 steel-body 308 GTBs with a steel body and a dry-sump oiling system. This car is also one of the European specification models, it has camshafts that differ from the US model, as well as a different emissions control system and a noticeable power increase. This specific car features a 2.9 litre dry sump V8, featuring 2 valves per cylinder and is well-known for the distinguishable flat-plane crank sound. Later models were slightly modernised, with fuel injection, as well as a four-valve per cylinder model, the ‘Quattrovalvole’ joining the line-up in 1982. The car was originally a metallic green, but during the restoration process a decision was made to respray the car in the eye-catching ‘Nuovo Giallo Fly’ yellow, one of Ferrari’s most well-known colours. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm.

12.01.2022 Come join us this Saturday the 12th of December at The Holden & GM Car Show. We will be bringing our van filled with Holden Merchandise to sell on the day. Windsor Park - Riverside from 11am - 3pm... We look forward to seeing you all there!

11.01.2022 Leaving soon. The sensational 1966 Shelby Ford Mustang GT350. This genuine Shelby GT350 was number 417 off the production line from a total of 1369. It was sold in Georgia USA in December 1965. Steve Saleen who later produced the Saleen Mustang later owned and raced the car, in fact he won his first ever race in this car at Riverside Raceway. The car was shipped to Australia in 1976 where it was raced in Victoria by Graeme Wincup, later Richard Dufield and George Bartel race...d the car. Brian McDonough located the Shelby in 1990 and transported it to Western Australia. After a seven-year restoration the car was bought back to concours condition. As a credit to the restoration the car won the National Gold Concours award elevating the car to the Thoroughbred Class. The car is powered by the original 289 Windsor small block V8 producing 306 hp (228kw) Shelby 417 is listed in the Shelby American World Registry. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm

11.01.2022 Currently on display in our main exhibition room. 1975 Triumph Trident T160 The Triumph Trident was the last major motorcycle developed by Triumph Engineering at Meriden. The T160 Trident was launched in 1975 in a desperate attempt to make the Trident model a success following the disappointing sales of the original T150 version. The new Trident was completely restyled with more than 200 mechanical modifications. The bike on display was imported from Pennsylvania around 2010... with 1902 original miles on it. The present owner purchased it from a family member of the original owner who said it had been stored in a climate controlled basement since 1976. It still has the 76 rego sticker on the back guard. He also said it took two of them three days to get the bike up the stairs from the basement to the veranda and then down the front steps to the street. The bike has now travelled just over 3200 miles. Open everyday of the year except Christmas Day.

10.01.2022 John McCormack at the National Automobile Museum this afternoon explaining how the Ansett Charger came into being. A Sports Sedan he built, and excelled in.

09.01.2022 Leaving soon! 1928 Morris Minor Sportster The 1930s Morris Minor has been completely overshadowed by its younger namesake for over sixty years. This seems more than a little unfair considering the importance of the original. In 1925, Lord Nuffield’s Morris empire was in good shape, and he had just acquired the Wolseley marque, which came with valuable factory space. However, it had been clear for some time that the Austin Seven was selling in great numbers, and Morris had... no competitor in its price bracket. Forthwith, Morris announced the introduction of a ‘baby’ car that would sell for one hundred pounds. The Minor was launched at the 1928 London Motor Show. The Tourer sold for 125.00 and the fabric-bodied saloon for 135.00. In 1930 an all-steel saloon and van joined the range. The Minor sold well until 1934, when the Morris Eight replaced it. Open 7 days a week from 9am - 5pm

08.01.2022 This sensational motorcycle has recently been added to our main exhibition room. 1975 NORTON COMMANDO MK III The Norton Commando was produced from 1967 to 1977. During this span of time, the motorbike received several updates including an electric starter, a left side gear change and right-side foot brake in order to comply with regulations in the United States at the time. Differences from other motorbikes at the time included an innovative new frame as well as the engine be...ing tilted forward to provide better balance. The new frame cut vibrations down by a large amount, allowing for the extraction of more power from the 828cc parallel-twin engine. In its final form, this engine produced 58bhp at 5900rpm, as the focus with the later versions of this motorbike was on torque. This led to a relaxed and enjoyable motorbike that was well ahead of its time even when it finished production in 1977. The bike on display was sold new in Canada before being imported into Australia. We look forward to seeing you soon! 84 Lindsay Street, Invermay

08.01.2022 This amazing little scratch built Bugatti is currently on display in our main exhibition room. 1926 BUGATTI TYPE 39A REPLICA Ettore Bugatti’s iconic Type 35 formed the backbone of the company’s highly successful racing programme after the First World War. Encompassing a host of slightly altered variants collectively known as the Type 35 cars, they won over 2,000 races between 1924 and 1930. Light, elegant and fast, these Bugattis were unequalled in performance and technolog...y. Just ten Type 39As were built between 1926 ’29. Externally, they were identical to the pervious 35B and C, but all 39As came with a Rootes supercharger coupled to their 8-cylinder engine. This model was scratch-built from 8mm steel over several years, the scale being determined by the size of available wheels. It is driven by an 18-volt electric motor, and is an accurate replica of the car that Malcolm Campbell drove to victory in the 1927 Boulogne Grand Prix. Open 7 days a week from 9am - 5pm.

08.01.2022 Our "Supercars" feature theme display is ending soon!! Be sure to get in before Christmas as these cars are leaving fast. Open everyday of the year except Christmas Day from 9am to 5pm.... We look forward to seeing you soon.

07.01.2022 Yes, we are just as disappointed as you after ordering extra HOLDEN stock and getting it all packed ready to go! We are busy unpacking the van and would like to offer group rate admission for all today Adults $10.50, Children $6.50 & Families $27.50. Looking forward to the re-scheduled show.... Please share this post. See you soon.

07.01.2022 This Sunday 29th of November we will be taking our store to The Holden & GM Car Show, come check out our huge selection of Holden merchandise. We look forward to seeing you there. Our opening hours will remain the same for the museum.... Open 7 days from 9am - 5pm. See more

02.01.2022 Not only do we have a large number of exhibits at the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania. We also have a few diecast display cases throughout the Museum. This particular one being the Corgi Case. These models are on loan by a private collector and can be seen in our main exhibition room. ... Come take The Ultimate Road Trip today.

01.01.2022 This beautiful motorcycle is currently on display in our main exhibition room. 1977 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE SILVER JUBILEE The 1977 T140J was launched as a limited edition of 1,000 in US and an additional 1,000 in UK specification (plus 400 for Commonwealth export) of the T140V, produced to commemorate the 1977 Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The idea originated with Lord Stokes who was Chairman of British Leyland and working as a consultant to the Meriden Co-operative. A si...lver finish with red and blue lining was used and was matched by a blue saddle with red beading. Primary drive, taillight housing and timing covers were chrome-plated and the wheel rim centres were painted and lined. US-version side panels had "One of a Thousand" written under Union Jack flag stickers, UK-version side panels had "Limited Edition", while the remaining 400 Commonwealth export bikes were badged "International Edition". Quickly established as a collectors item, each machine was supplied with a unique certificate of ownership. Come take "The Ultimate Road Trip" today.

01.01.2022 Loads of stock has arrived in the last week and more is on its way. Come visit one the biggest Automobile Museum Gift Shops in Australia. There is sure to be something for everyone.... Limited stock available. Open 7 days a week - 9am to 5pm 84 Lindsay Street, Invermay