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[mab01uk]

Although the results of the recent Auto Express listing with the original Mini at No.1, were published in September 2024, much of the TV and newspaper media seem to be covering the story below today.

Auto Express - Top 50 all-time greatest British-built cars:-
"The Mini has been named the greatest British car ever made. Judges looked at each car in terms of their engineering pedigree, design, commercial success, significance in automotive history along with their heartfelt emotion and reduced the list of 75 down to 50.
The Mini topped the Auto Express list as the undisputed champion, with judges saying: “Put simply, we reckon no other British- built vehicle better represents the relevant, innovative and pioneering UK automotive industry quite like the world’s original small car.”
https://www.autoexpr...t-cars-revealed

1. Mini
2. Jaguar E-Type
3. Land Rover Series/Defender
4. Aston Martin DB5
5. McLaren F1
6. Range Rover Mk1
7. Ford GT40
8. Caterham/Lotus Seven
9. Ford Escort Mk1
10.Lotus Elise

"According to a new study, the most iconic UK-made car is a small economy model that was a hit on the racetrack and popular with celebrities."
https://www.express....c-austin-morris

"Mini named the best British car ever."
https://archive.ph/TIWPL

 

 

[panky]

I agree with the Mini but surprised the Morris Minor didn't make the cut. The rest of the list looks more like a rich man's car cave. 

[mab01uk]

• No.18 The Morris Minor
• No. built: 1,619,857  
• From: 1948-1971  
• Price new/now: £628/£1,500-£40,000  
• Engine: 948cc 4cyl petrol, 37bhp  
• Top speed: 75mph

"Before he created the iconic Mini in 1959, Sir Alec Issigonis penned the Morris Minor. Affectionately known as the Moggy, it was launched in 1948 and proved an instant hit; in 1960 it became the first British car to reach the magic mark of a million sales.

Despite its antiquated looks, the Minor had novel independent front suspension and rack and pinion steering, resulting in a decent ride quality and crisp handling. The Moggy died in 1971, but its underpinnings lived on in the rather less impressive Marina."

Edited by mab01uk, Today, 06:24 PM.