VISITORS to Coventry Transport Museum can adopt an item from its transport collection to support the venue.
The Adopt an Object scheme will give guest the opportunity to adopt some of the most famous vehicles and transport items connected to Coventry.
The museum has record-breaking vehicles, pioneering bicycles, and luxurious cars spanning Coventry’s rich history.
Adoptions are available at Gold with £100, Silver with £50, and Bronze with £25. When adopting an item, supporters will receive a digital certificate and a photo of the object.
Cash raised will help CV Life, Culture Coventry Trust, to continue preserving and showcasing the city’s rich transport heritage.
Head of collections Taniah Simpson said: “This is a fantastic way for people to feel connected to Coventry’s incredible transport legacy.
“Every adoption helps continue the work of the charity to enable it to continue to care for its treasured objects and share their stories with future generations.”
Objects available for adoption include the Thrust SSC (1997, Gold), the current land speed record holder and the first vehicle to officially break the sound barrier.
Also available are Lady Diana’s Austin Mini Metro (1980, Silver), a “Supermini” famously driven by Prince Charles; a Rover bicycle (1910, Bronze) which became the blueprint for modern bicycles; and Daimler Fleetline bus (1973, Silver), which was used during Coventry City’s 1987 FA Cup victory parade.
Email [email protected] to adopt an object or to find out more information.
