Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum hosted summer auto jumble

The Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in New Milton hosted the event on Sunday, August 9, with more than 100 stalls.

The day, which was described as "a true celebration of motorcycling past and present", saw people coming from as far as Essex, Devon, Somerset, Sussex, the West Midlands, and Derbyshire.

Visitors revelled in the chance to explore and purchase rare components, vintage memorabilia, and unique finds.

Allen selling Sammy the Alvis Leonides 9 Cylinder Radial 1200cc Pair Barrel for display in our engine section in the Museum (Image: Chris Mabey)

Sammy Miller himself, a notable figure in the motorcycling world, was seen engaging with stallholders and visitors, sharing stories and acquiring new items for the museum's memorabilia collection.

Among the attendees was Allen Millyard, renowned for his engineering creations and passion for classic motorcycles.

He was seen catching up with Sammy Miller and interacting with fellow enthusiasts.

Sammy Miller purchased more than 28 items, including the Alvis Leonides Aircraft Head and Barrel from Allen Millyard, which will now be displayed in the museum's engine section.

The event was complemented by food offerings from Sammy’s Pit Stop café, The Cabin in the Courtyard, Smoke & Tacos, and Christchurch Event Catering.

The Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum houses around 500 rare and exotic motorcycles from around the world.

For more information, visit the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum website.