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The prettiest british car ever...

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....And NO French car would make my list. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif

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Not even the Citroen?

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Beep beep, Bugeye comming through.
 
mUsT rESisT.... muSt reSiSt....

...aww, durnit. Thanks a whole bunch, Vince. This is YOUR fault...

That ~thing~ personifies the description: "frog car."

rrrrRRRRIBBIT!! justlookatit! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/pukeface.gif


well, ~I~ feel better now! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif
 
I'd find it almost impossible to come up with a list that I'd agree with tomorrow. I just can't compare road cars with sports-racing cars.

I also find it hard to consider appearance alone. For example, I love TR-3s, but appearance wise think they look more suitable for hauling luggage carts around an airport tarmac than most anything else. I think the GT6 is the prettiest Triumph and feel it compares well with lots of other cars mentioned above. Given a choice, though, I'd probably take the TR-3.

All that gibberish notwithstanding I'd have to put the XK-SS and D-Type Jag near the top. I think the Lotus 17 is better looking than the Eleven. I think the Lotus 16 Formula 1 & 2 car was the best looking formula car ever. The Elan Coupe is high on the list.

And no one has mentioned this guy...

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Lola Mk 1
 
Oh my goodness! That MG is drop-dead gorgeous!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
 
Speaking of the Jaguar SS100, there is a company in the UK that makes a near-perfect (visually) replica of the SS100, but with modern running gear! Check it out:

www.ss100.com

Basil
 
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Jag XJ13 yet. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thirsty.gif
 
The 1934 Triumph Dolomite
https://www.getnet.com/~edg/rodeo/dolomite.html . Chrome/Triumph/Healey Straight 8 what else could you want! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif(maybe Waynes' 49 TRA 2000 in my garage instead of my basket case) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
Paul
 
Your right Art... hands down the prettiest and fastest I'd say... The Jag XJ13
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The XJ13 isn't bad and I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at an E-type but my vote definitely goes for the Jaguar D-Type. That's number one in my book!
 
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What is the prettiest british car ever made?
......I just want your opinion on which UK built car is the prettiest of them all, in you opinion. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

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Ford GT40
 
CanAm.........Lola T70 Mk3 B
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Sport Racer...........Lotus 23C
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GT.....Jaguar XK-SS
(Yes the XK-SS is a touring car.....It has a top & heater!
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Sport car.......See below /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
I would take an original Ford GT40 (MKII).
The Invicta (looks a lot like a Blower Bentley).

- Doug
 
The XKSS was my pick too.
 
It might have never been owned/built by a British manufacturer but I think the design team is British?

The Mclaren F1

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Sticking with british, my tastes go to the Healey Silverstone! A forgotten classic!
 
A couple of my favorites...

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...and a little biased, I like the MGAs and MGBs /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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