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The BEST of British automotive
What is the current best "British-made" Car?
These are cars that have been designed, financed and built in the UK. Unfortunately, we had to omit the likes of Aston, Jag, Rolls and Range Rover. Out went Bentley and Lotus. Even automotive legends such as Austin Healey, which ceased to be made in 1972. Great pedigree cars, which were destroyed by bitter arguing between unions and management, were just sold off to the large foreign corporate companies such as Ford, BMW and VW.
Our automotive companies just had no vision and no stomach for the battle with the Japanese, Americans and Germans. They wanted a British only marketplace and did not consider or imagine the benefits of Europe.
However, Britain still has a powerful role in the design and engineering of automotive great such as BMW, but the great British car has fallen by the wayside.
So we're left with the following contestants …
Morgan Aero 8
Believe it or not Morgan's are made of wood. This new model is, like all its relatives, handcrafted and made in Worcestershire. A classic design that hasn't changed for decades.
312 Bhp
0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds
Visit www.morgan-motor.co.uk for more information.
Noble M15 V6
A gorgeous looking car, which is built in Leicestershire. Lee Noble was a gifted racing driver before turning his attention to design.
455 Bhp
0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds
Visit www.noblecars.com for more information.
Caterham Seven CSR
The Caterham 7 CSR is the latest evolution of the Seven design. It sees the long-awaited return of Cosworth to the road automotive market after a ten-year absence with two bespoke, high performance engines.
200 Bhp
0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds
Visit www.caterham.co.uk for more information.
Well that's it; the Great British automotive industry. I think I know what I like but what do you think?
