The Era of Classic British Cars

British car design in the 1950s was just starting to get over the bad effects of World War II. Consumer confidence had begun to build. Raw materials were in greater supply. People were starting to get richer. All of this showed as the 50s turned into the 60s and car design began to demonstrate more adventurous design.

The Vauxhall Velox leading the way to American inspired styling

Cars were beginning to concentrate on style far more than the period prior to and just after the War. This became the Golden Age of the British Car Industry. People wanted style not just function.

The MGB GT adding to the collection of Great British Sports cars of the Classic Era

As the time moved into the 70s it became clear that this Golden Age was coming to an end. Strikes and poor quality of manufacture were taking the gloss of the industry.Not only were French, Italian and German cars becoming more acceptable to the British public, but there were even the first signs of the imminent power of the Japanese, and later the Koreans.

Morris's family- the Morris Oxford

This section seeks to pay tribute to the cars that were produced in this Golden Age, when British Companies made cars that people really loved. That is the reason for choosing the case studies of the cars listed below... ENJOY...