Jaguar has secured itself a unique spot in automotive history by consistently turning out cars that have successfully combined gorgeous aesthetics, sophisticated mechanicals and true ability. From beginning life building motorcycle side cars to eventually becoming one of the world’s most admired luxury car manufacturers required decades of engineering endeavor. Jaguar’s approach was never to […]
Ten Historic British Racing Aircraft That Shaped Aviation Engineering and Speed
In the 1920s and 1930s,British aviation entered an era of rapid development where speed, engineering and experimentation flourished. Designers attempted to maximize aerodynamic performance and install high-performance powerplants in sleek designs that drew the eye and set new speed records, which grabbed world-wide attention. These weren’t just racing curiosities: these machines provided leaps in aerodynamic […]
The Definitive Guide to Defining the ‘Best’ British Used Car
Few undertakings are as eagerly anticipated and rewarding for an auto buff as finding the ideal pre-owned British vehicle. Although each buyer will have their own criteria as to what constitutes the absolute ultimate in British automobiles, all owners recognize quality, design, performance, capability or emotional ownership for what it is: “the best” however loosely […]
The Morris Marina: Britain’s Best-Selling Automotive Blunder
Carrying out some research into the Morris Marina, you learn the interesting story behind this popular albeit misunderstood vehicle. Many may refer to other British Leyland products such as the Austin Allegro and the Rover SD1 as bad car designs, although the Morris Marina is arguably far more complicated. Its purpose wasn’t to break technological […]
12 Iconic Cars from the British Royal Family’s Collection
While the British monarchy is synonymous with royalty, tradition, and history, there is another integral part of their history that goes overlooked-the truly exceptional range of vehicles. Over more than one hundred years of motoring, cars used by the British family have borne testament to the era, the taste of individual members of the monarchy, […]