Royal Automobile Club

Object of the Month: Sunbeam and Sand

On This Day

1982: Matchbox, makers of the nation's favourite toy cars, was rescued in a Hong Kong buyout

On This Day

1989: Nigel Mansell black flagged during the Portuguese Grand Prix after reversing in the pitlane

Object of the Month: Sunbeam Royalty

The Royal Automobile Club library and archive system encompasses historic information, paintings and ephemera collections.

Learn more about the history and triumphant stories of the Club's trophies, as we continue to honour motoring excellence and achievements.

The history of the Royal Automobile Club is the history of motoring in society, which is charted through the Club’s heritage collections.

Access information on the Library and Archive opening times, dress codes and regulations.

The Library team have been creating information sheets based on enquiries from Club members and the general public. The first in this series is about the prestigious Dewar Trophy, which is presented by the Club.

Delve into this month's motoring-inspired booklist straight from our library collections.

The Club’s Heritage Fleet gives a glimpse into Britain's authentic motoring history. The collection of vintage cars and former RAC patrol vehicles allow a unique insight into the roots of the Club going back some 80 years.