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Allan Winn is the Director and CEO of the Brooklands Museum in Surrey, England. Brooklands is the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation. Allan is a New Zealander by birth who moved to the UK in 1974. He joined Brooklands Museum in 1989 as their Director. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and a Liveryman of the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators and of the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers. A lifelong vintage car enthusiast, he actively drives a 1929 3-litre Bentley and is a former committee member of the Vintage Sports Car Club, having served in that capacity for 17 years. He is also an Honorary Member and past Chairman of the Aviation Club of the UK. That’s a Napier-Railton Allan’s piloting in the photo above.
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SUCCESS QUOTES
“Some people see things as they are and ask why. I see them as they should be and ask why not?” – John F. Kennedy
“Moderation in all things including moderation.”
CAREER CHALLENGE
His first years at the Brooklands Museum when they were in need of so much to be able to continue. This is an incredible story and well worth the listen.
AH-HA MOMENTS
After graduating with an engineering degree he turned down a job from a Ford realizing he wouldn’t fit in to the big corporate world of business but instead could use his degree to do something different.
FIRST SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
A 1973 BMC Mini Built in to a competition Rally Racer
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Never turn down the opportunity to drive anything.
GREAT RESOURCES
FAVORITE BOOK
Brooklands The Official Centenary History by David Venables
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Just think what an amazing impact on the world this little 360 acre piece of Surrey did for the world. Take the inspiration of Brooklands and go out and do the best that you can.
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Dear Allen,
Recently I had the opportunity to see Season 1, Episode 1 of “The People’s Cars” presented by James May. During the episode your were wear a pair goggles resembling the one worn during WW1 and WW2 and frequently worn by motorcycle riders. In fact the goggles you are sporting in the picture for this website are the ones I am making reference.
Down to my question, noticed you are wearing the goggles over your glasses, did you have any issues with fit whilst wearing the goggles over your glasses? The glasses I wear are black round glasses the type you would have seen worn in the 20s and 30s, prior to purchasing the goggles I wanted to ensure there was any issues you experienced.
Lastly would please be so kind to share with the vendor for your goggles,
Thank you for your time.
Kindest regards,
Michael