The Museum of Speed, Pendine
Explore the history of Pendine’s 'Sands of Speed' in a dramatic building overlooking the beach.
At the heart of Pendine’s Museum of Speed is the area’s past as a centre for attempts on the land speed record, most notably when it was broken in 1924 by Malcolm Campbell in his V12 Sunbeam Bluebird at an average speed of 146.163 mph.
Campbell was to break the record on three separate occasions on Pendine’s long sandy beach and there were many endeavours to usurp him. In 1927, Parry Thomas was killed trying to beat Campbell’s new record of 175mph.
'Babs', the vehicle in which Thomas made this attempt, was excavated and fully restored and now takes pride of place during the summer months among other record breaking vehicles and racing memorabilia. The museum also shows historic motor bikes.
The Museum of Speed, Pendine
Pendine, Carmarthenshire SA33 4NY.
Tel : 01994 453488.
© 2010 Carmarthenshire County Council.