News Opening Hours Admission Prices Admission FAQ Getting Here & Parking Access Information Shopping Group Visits Car Clubs Star Vehicles Sky Blues Bus Ferguson TE20 Daimler Wagonette Ariel Cycle Standard Roi de Belges Standard Fulham Daimler Armoured Car Humber Super Snipe Queen Mary's Daimler Humber Imperial 5 Series Reliant Scimitar GTE Triumph T140 Bonneville Singer Gazelle Series V ThrustSSC Rover Safety Cycle Ted Simon's Triumph Tiger 100 Stanley Glanfield's Rudge 4D Simulator Iconic Loan to Celebrate Mini’s 60th Birthday 23 June 2019 A rare electric 1964 Mini Countryman has made its way to the Transport Museum in Coventry. The Austin Mini is kindly on loan from Leicester Museum Service, and will be showcased in our Future Technology Gallery as of next week. Not only does the ‘tweed grey’ car look incredibly appealing, it is also proof that electrics are not as new as one might think. As part of a project by SWEB (South Western Electricity Board) the 1964 build promoted electric travel and was converted to be battery powered. In the process, both the engine and gearbox have been replaced by an electric motor. Fuel cost are as low as 0.4p a mile, but the batteries which weighed 668lbs, needed recharging every 30 miles. The Mini Countryman is road legal and completely operational reaching a top speed of up to 41 mph. Make sure you visit and celebrate Mini’s 60th birthday with us Don't miss out on the latest from the Coventry Transport Museum Schools Bring the curriculum to life! Coventry Transport Museum's interactive exhibitions make the perfect venue for school visits in Coventry. We offer a wide range of sessions for school groups, all 'Learning Outside The Classroom' quality assured. MORE Home of Record Breakers Coventry Transport Museum is home to the world's two fastest cars. When you visit the Museum, not only can you marvel at these spectacular feats of British engineering, you can experience travelling through the sound barrier on our 4D Land Speed Record Simulator! MORE Join and Support Join us in celebrating a unique transport heritage There are lots of ways for you to get involved, from supporting us with a financial donation to volunteering your time. We are always looking for people to get involved! MORE