Transport museum vehicles up for adoption

A museum that holds the world's largest collection of British road transport is offering visitors the chance to "adopt" some of the classic vehicles.

Coventry Transport Museum is home to then Lady Diana Spencer's Austin Mini Metro and the bus used by Coventry City for their 1987 FA Cup victory parade.

People are urged to make donations of either £25, £50 or £100 to join the scheme, with funds going to the Culture Coventry trust, which helps maintain city tourist attractions.

Taniah Simpson, head of collections at the museum, said the initiative would ensure the items continue to be cared for, so their stories can be told to future generations.

The museum's collection also includes the Thrust SSC from 1997, which remains the world's fastest land vehicle.

Other items include a Rover Bicycle from 1910, a design that became the blueprint for modern bicycles.

Ms Simpson added: "This is a fantastic way for people to feel connected to Coventry's incredible transport legacy."

The adoption initiative will provide supporters with a digital certificate and a photo of their chosen object.

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