Why Buy a British Car?

There are so many reasons why you should purchase a British car. Many car companies were underfinanced, and their development efforts were often based on “cut-price” thinking. This resulted in cars that were built for pottering around the British suburbs rather than traveling to the Arctic Circle. You can find a great deal of history behind many of the cars you see on the streets of Britain. The following are some of the most interesting British cars.

Lotus – The company founded by Colin Chapman, who won multiple Formula One world championships, is a great example of a British car. Lotus’ motto was “simplify and add lightness.” The company has recently replaced the classic Lotus 77 with a more modern sports car, the Emira. Another supercar that has made its debut is the Chinese-funded Eletre. While the Elva is one of the most recognizable British cars, the car has no windscreen.

Lada – First sold in the UK in 1974, the Lada was based on the Fiat design. In the late 80s, Lada sales peaked at 30,000 a year – equivalent to 1.5% of the new car market. After the 1990s, however, Lada sales sank due to competition and the lack of new model launches. Imports of the Lada were stopped in 1997 due to difficulties meeting emissions standards.

Morris – The Morris company made cars for over a century. It was also the first to use the term “mini” in a car. This was the first vehicle to feature a rounded grill, which was later used on American-styled cars. Morris’ final platform, the Ital, was intended to last for five years. After this, he switched to a small car-maker, but continued to make cars under the name of Morris.

Singers – In the early 1930s, the Singers had a number of small saloon models and hoped to compete with Riley and MG. The company took four specially built sports versions of the 9hp model to Northern Ireland. Unfortunately, the cars crashed three times at a corner called Bradshaw’s Brae. The reason was a design flaw in the steering linkage. The car did not compete at Le Mans in 1936.

Bentley – The Bentley Mulsanne combines luxury with performance. With a history dating back to the 1948 DB1, the DB9 is the most iconic Aston Martin model. It routinely ranks among the best-looking cars in the world. At $183,700, the DB9 is a great example of British luxury. The DB9 is also known as the “British Bond car.”

David Brown Automotive – The British car company David Brown Automotive produces limited edition automobiles and motorcycles. It began producing limited edition models in 2013 and moved into a larger facility in 2017.