New technology can make life easier if you don’t have the time or finances to make a visit to many of the worlds great museums. Virtual tours can take you anywhere in the world and provide extra insight to the items on display. Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust has devised a new and original virtual journey through the life and work of one of Britain’s greatest carmakers and designers, Sir William Lyons.
Uniquely, in the motor industry, Lyons combined the roles of company boss with that of chief stylist. He was personally responsible for the dramatic shapes of the cars he built, which won worldwide admiration. His contribution to British design stands alongside figures like Terrence Conran, Mary Quant and Alec Issigonis.
This is the first exhibition devoted to his work, showing how his unique eye for style evolved from motorcycle sidecars to dramatic racing and road cars. It is also the first vehicle museum experience to be originated online. From the first SS sidecars to the E-Type Jaguar, it gives a vivid 3-D tour in virtual space through Lyon’s life and his creations.
This ground-breaking online exhibition journey draws on the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust’s collection of vehicles and archives, exhibited at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon and the Coventry Transport Museum. This virtual exhibition gives new access to some of its precious treasures.
The exhibition is free to all and can be accessed at www.sirwilliamlyons.com using PC, laptop, smart phone or tablet.