The History of Classic British Cars

DOORS SWING WIDE. The Olympia exhibition opens, and the British public of 1927 teems with excitement as crowds pour onto the British Motor Show floor. Innovative motor engineering lines every aisle, from compact family cars to magnificent machines built for speed and luxury. The tiny Austin Seven turns heads with its neat proportions, while Bentley’s mighty 6ó Litre showcases the power and prestige of British motoring. A thrilling glimpse into an industry racing towards the future and there’s plenty more to discover.

Follow the history of Classic British Cars with a book of authentic Daily Mirror newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition documents key milestones exactly as they were reported at the time. Relive pivotal moments, including.

– The introduction of Alvis’s new six-cylinder cars in 1928
– The Austin Morris Score Card and its place in British motoring history
– The TVR Griffith and Morgan Plus 8 among Britain’s iconic sports cars
– The first speeding ticket, issued in 1896
– The Alvis Stalwart, Britain’s amphibious military vehicle
– The Ford Cortina’s success in international rallying
– The Jaguar E-Type and its legendary 150 M.P.H. top-speed claim
And more…

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for an enthusiast, a collector, the owner of a relic of British motoring or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of automotive history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.