All 100 cars on display are in working order and all have made their mark on automotive history. They form a glorious legacy. Alongside them, visitors can contemplate rare objects such as the firesuits worn by three-time Formula One World Champion Ayrton Senna and six-time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx. Also on display, the incredible Rudge-Whitworth cup, the trophy presented to the winners of the first 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1923.

A group of talented volunteers is currently putting the finishing touches to a collection of 4,800 scale models – replicas of all the cars that have taken part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 1923.

M24 – a museum in motion

Aptly located at the entrance to the circuit, the M24 celebrates living heritage. The wealth of its collections – dating from the late 19th century to the present day – and the sheer size of the project set it apart.

As a tourist attraction, the M24 is the place to go to grasp the importance of the race and its spellbinding influence. As a vector for emotion, the M24 passes on the passion for racing to visitors all year round.

The M24 is an immersive experience, unashamedly focused on motion and emotion. It houses the exceptional cars that are the heart and soul of a century of motorsport, in which fates were sealed, battled won and lost, and legacies built. The diverse content caters for a wide cross-section of visitors, from petrolheads to the unitiated seeing the sights of Le Mans.

M24 stands for challenge, innovation and adventure.

M24, the new museum of motorsport, opens on Thursday 28 May.

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