British Cars

British cars are synonymous with luxury and quality. The Mini Cooper is a well-known sports car that is produced in numerous models. There are eight models in continuous production, including the new Mini Cooper S. Aston Martin is another British car that has gained popularity throughout the world, and is the emblematic brand for luxurious and expensive vehicles. Founded in the United Kingdom, the company now operates under the ownership of Ford and Tata Motors, among others.

The Vauxhall Astra is a popular hatchback in the UK and is cheap to lease. Its interior has been improved as well as its handling. Vauxhall is the oldest surviving car brand in the UK, with its first model rolling off the production line in 1903. The Vauxhall Astra is not the best example of ageing British cars, but it is the least expensive model. The Astra’s high depreciation, though, means that it is the best car to lease, especially for those who are on a tight budget.

While the Morris Minor has long since been an icon of British carmaking, its demise has been a topic of debate in the press and the pub. The 1970s and 1980s were tough years for British car production, with the amalgamation of Leyland Motors and British Motor Holding (BMH) not being a match made in heaven. However, some British car marques continue to be produced today, including the popular Mini, Jaguar Land Rover, and Leyland Trucks.

During the early eighties, British car sales were dominated by the company car market. Middle managers sat in Austin Princesses, and salesmen drove Cortinas and Austin Princesses. In response, the company began developing a more practical vehicle, the TVR Chimaera. The Chimaera retained the V8 from the Rover and the soft top arrangement, but its build quality was questioned. It produced 6,000 cars during its decade-long run.

Aston Martin was a British company that started in 1905. The car was known as the Austin Healey, a joint venture between the Austin Motor Company and Donald Healey Motor Company. Jensen Motors was famous for its Jensen Interceptor model. It was styled in Turin, Italy and powered by a Chrysler V8 engine. The Triumph Motor Company is now owned by BMW and still produces bespoke electric cars.

Rolls-Royce’s new E-Type was so successful that the company began applying the Silver Ghost name to all its forty and fifty-horsepower models. The Jaguar F-Type has been awaited by Jaguar fans since the E-Type was replaced with the XJ-S. Fans wanted a sleek sports car with good handling, so the F-Type has been the answer. The F-Type was first displayed at the 1948 London Motor Show, and was bought by movie star Clark Gable.

Bentley Mulsanne is an aggressively luxurious car with every luxurious feature imaginable. With 505 horsepower and 752 ft-lbs of torque, the Mulsanne is as British as James Bond himself. The Mulsanne starts at $298,900. There are several other examples of luxury and performance cars available for sale. Bentley is the exclusive provider of limousines for the UK royalty. Its high-end luxury vehicles are highly desirable and will make anyone feel special.