Top 10 Classic British Sports Cars Ever Made

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The question of which country produced the best classic sports cars (pre 1970) is a topic of great debate.  Regardless of whether you think Italy, Germany, Japan, USA, England or even France have produced the best vintage sports cars; England undoubtedly boasts some of the best classic sports cars in the world in terms of build quality, styling, innovative features and performance.  Considering that the Aston Martin was cherished by James Bond in film after film and the AC Bristol was revered so much my Carroll Shelby that he partnered with them to produce the legendary Shelby Cobra, then we that England’s automakers of yesteryear were doing more than a few things right.  Personally the Jaguar E-Type is my favorite classic British sports car.  I can’t imagine a sexier classic car than the Jaguar XKE Convertible (such as pictured). Its timeless design looks extraordinary from every angle.  Today Britain boasts even more amazing sports cars that are proudly designed and built within the country such as from Mclaren, Ariel Atom, Noble, Caterham and more.   If you like this list of the top 10 British sports cars ever made then make sure to share it and post a comment below and say what you think.
 

Jaguar XKE (1961–1974)

Red Jaguar XKE Convertible

Quick Info:

Largest Engine: 5.3L V12

Layout: Front Engine with Rear Wheel Drive

Made in Coventry, England

 

Morgan Plus 4 (1950-1961)

Classic Morgan 4 Roadster

Quick Info:

Largest Engine: 2.1L Inline 4

Layout: Front Mid Engine with Rear Wheel Drive

Made in Malvern, Worcestershire, England

 

Austin Healey Sprite (1958-1971)

Convertible British Sports Car

Quick Info:

Largest Engine: 1.3L Inline 4

Layout: Front Engine with Rear Wheel Drive

Made in Abingdon, England

 

Triumph Spitfire (1962-1980)

English Sports Cars

Quick Info:

Largest Engine: 1.3L Inline 4

Layout: Front Engine with Rear Drive

Made in Canley, Coventry, England

 

MGA Roadster (1955-1962)

British Sports Cars

Quick Info:

Largest Engine: 1.6L Inline 4

Layout: Front Engine with Rear Drive

Made in Abingdon, England

 

AC Ace (1953-1963)

British Sports Car

Quick Info:

Largest Engine: 2.6L Inline 6

Layout: Front Engine with Rear Drive

Made in West Norwood, London, England

 

Austin Healey 3000 (1959-1967)

UK Sports Cars

Quick Info:

Largest Engine: 2.9L Inline 6

Layout: Front Engine with Rear Drive

Made in Abingdon, England

 

Aston Martin DB5 (1963-1965)

James Bonds Aston Martin DB5

Quick Info:

Largest Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

Layout: Front Engine with Rear Drive

Made in England

 

Bentley 4 1/2 Litre “Bentley Blower” (1927-1931)

England Sports Cars

Quick Info:

Largest Engine: 4.4L Supercharged Inline 4

Layout: Front Engine with Rear Drive

Made in Cricklewood, England

 

Lotus Elite (1958-1963)

Classic British Race Car

Quick Info:

Largest Engine: 1.2L Inline 4

Layout: Front Engine with Rear Drive

Made in Filton, England
 

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