Coordinates: 53°41′41″N 2°41′33″W / 53.6947°N 2.6926°W / 53.6947; -2.6926 The British Commercial Vehicle Museum displays antiquarian buses, early Fire engines and other historical and commercial vehicles produced by the British manufacturing industry.
The museum is located in King Street, Leyland, Lancashire on a site previously occupied by the Leyland Motors factory, the source of many exhibits.
Funding methods include the admission charges and membership tickets. Shortfalls must be funded by the sale of exhibits.
Events include the Classic & Vintage Ford Day; Vintage Motor Scooter Day and the Meccano, Dinky & Hornby Exhibition Event.
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