A hugely popular exhibition about Top Gear has been axed following the decision to "rest" the high-octane show.
The World of Top Gear at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu has attracted more than five million visitors since it opened 15 years ago.
But petrolheads have until November 3 to view the display before it closes for good.
The exhibits will make way "new visitor experiences" at the award-winning attraction, which began as a small collection of classic cars in 1952.
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A museum spokesperson said: "The exhibition has been a feature at Beaulieu since it opened in 2009, showcasing some of the most iconic and outrageous vehicles from the globally popular BBC series.
"It has been a fun-filled celebration of Top Gear’s unique brand of automotive ingenuity, creativity, and entertainment.
"Visitors are encouraged to make the most of the final weeks of World of Top Gear before its closure at the end of the October half-term week.
"The museum remains dedicated to telling the stories of motoring through its world-class collection, celebrating both motoring heritage and innovation.
"The new plans will allow the museum to refresh its external exhibition space, bringing in more interactive displays for visitors to experience in 2025."
Jon Tee, head of visitor experience and operations at Beaulieu, added: "We are delighted to have welcomed so many visitors to enjoy World of Top Gear over the years.
"Its closure paves the way for new opportunities, allowing us to evolve and offer fresh experiences to our guests, of which we look forward to announcing further news early next year."
Top Gear is famous for a mysterious helmet-wearing figure known only as The Stig.
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In November last year the BBC confirmed that the long-running show would not return TV screens for the "foreseeable future".
The announcement followed a near-fatal accident involving presenter Freddie Flintoff.
He was airlifted to hospital after the open-topped car he was driving flipped over at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome, Surrey, home of the Top Gear test track.
The former England cricketer was filming a segment for the show when the accident happened in December 2022.
Despite travelling at only 22mph he suffered serious facial injuries that were still visible in September 2023, when he made his first public appearance since the accident.
A Beaulieu spokesperson said: "Whilst production of the UK programme is currently rested we feel it’s the right time to look at alternative visitor experiences that we can create in that space."
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