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Now You Can Drive a Jaguar E-Type Roadster in the UK and Europe Title: Now You Can Drive a Jaguar E-Type Roadster in the UK and Europe
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Filed in archive British Cars , Classic Rentals by Philip Powell on November 01, 2007

The Open Road, a popular UK renter of classic sports and sports sedans, opens its latest newsletter with: "Do you remember the first time you saw and heard a Jaguar E-Type?" No problem for...

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Lotus, Chapman, Cosworth: Three Great Names in Engineering and Motor Racing Title: Lotus, Chapman, Cosworth: Three Great Names in Engineering and Motor Racing
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Filed in archive British Cars , Rare Europeans by Philip Powell on October 30, 2007

Nigel Matthew has an old friend who worked with Colin Chapman and Lotus from the latter's very beginnings. Later, realising the significance his experience must have had in the car world, the...

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The Monte Carlo Rally: Mini, Ford, Saab, and an Irishman's Memoirs Title: The Monte Carlo Rally: Mini, Ford, Saab, and an Irishman's Memoirs
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Filed in archive British Cars , Famous Drivers , Rally/Retro-Rally by Philip Powell on October 29, 2007

Paddy Hopkirk? Now there's a name to recall if your memory reaches back to European rallying in the 60's as mine does. But even if it doesn't, listen here, friends. This talented racer...

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One of Britain's Wealthiest Men Owns This Car, and Now it Can be Yours! Title: One of Britain's Wealthiest Men Owns This Car, and Now it Can be Yours!
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Filed in archive Auctions , British Cars by Philip Powell on October 22, 2007

Maybe it's because of my slim budget but I just love featuring humble vintage automobiles. Here's a perfect example, a 1964 British Ford Anglia Deluxe Saloon. It comes from the Bernie...

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Japanese Lotus Bows For Canadian Collector Title: Japanese Lotus Bows For Canadian Collector
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on October 06, 2007

Colin Chapman has been called a genius by those who know. He was the God of Lightness, engineering cars that were lighter in weight and thus, with the same power, faster than anything in their class....

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Small: Not Just Beautiful But More Fun Than Big Title: Small: Not Just Beautiful But More Fun Than Big
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on September 28, 2007

I've always had a soft spot for small cars. That was something I acquired, quite accidentally, when a friend loaned me his 1952 Ford Anglia for a brief drive into downtown Toronto. Until then...

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A Tale of Sunbeams, LeMans, Harrington, and Classical Drive's Nigel Matthews Title: A Tale of Sunbeams, LeMans, Harrington, and Classical Drive's Nigel Matthews
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on September 27, 2007

Nigel Matthews has kindly submitted some wonderful background info on the 1962 Sunbeam Harrington Le Mans shown above. The lovely sports hatchback has just come up for sale in Vancouver, BC. It...

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Ginetta's Sexy Looks and Power Lures Us Title: Ginetta's Sexy Looks and Power Lures Us
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on September 24, 2007

Poised on blocks in his garage next to a Lotus Seven, rear bodywork raised to expose the innards, John Carroll's 1994 Ginetta may not look impressive but believe me, this is one sports car...

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Before There Was an Austin Healey: The Healey Silverstone Title: Before There Was an Austin Healey: The Healey Silverstone
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on September 23, 2007

Herewith another Nigel Matthews photo from the inaugural Barrington concours where he was a judge and, luckily for us, unofficial Classical Drives reporter. I chose the 1950 Healey Silverstone for...

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If An Engine Can Be Art, This Must Be A Masterpiece Title: If An Engine Can Be Art, This Must Be A Masterpiece
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on September 14, 2007

This, the engine in John Carroll's Marcos GT, which we featured in a recent blog, is pure artistry. At least I think it is and I suspect John does, too. But why, exactly, am I mesmirised by his...

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If It's Small and British It's Gotta Be Fun Title: If It's Small and British It's Gotta Be Fun
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on September 09, 2007

It's not often that an unusual car drives into the parking lot at my condominium complex, so when a Lotus Seven suddenly appeared last week I couldn't resist chatting with the driver. Turns...

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Vintage Aircraft Meet Vintage Vauxhalls Title: Vintage Aircraft Meet Vintage Vauxhalls
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on August 06, 2007

Each summer in early August the British Columbia Aviation Museum, located just down the road from here, adjacent to Victoria International Airport, holds an Open House. The focus is on the...

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How to Keep Your Classic Running Forever Title: How to Keep Your Classic Running Forever
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on June 28, 2007

Aaron Gold's a good buddy who produces the About Cars site, which was my job for nine fun-filled years until I decided that old cars are more fun. He's just added a page entitled "How to...

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A Hot-Rodded Jaguar Becomes a Work of Art Title: A Hot-Rodded Jaguar Becomes a Work of Art
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on June 17, 2007

Ah, c'mon guys! So Autoblog finally discovers the Flueguar, which this site featured almost a year ago! With due respect to my friends I must confess that it was easier for me to photograph this...

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Jaguars Remembered by McClellan's and Me Title: Jaguars Remembered by McClellan's and Me
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on April 24, 2007

This week's arrival of McClellan's Automotive Chronicles newsletter gives me an opportunity to feature Jaguar, one of my all-time favorite makes, and Robert McClellan's, too, apparently....

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New Low-roof Sedans as Coupes? Blame it on Rover Title: New Low-roof Sedans as Coupes? Blame it on Rover
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on April 20, 2007

Following in the tracks of "Mercedes' CLS 550" it seems that more luxury automakers are determined to squeeze four people into a sedan with limited headroom, narrow windows, and door...

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Remember When London Cabs Were Always Black? Title: Remember When London Cabs Were Always Black?
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on April 14, 2007

Anyone who's been to Britain (and even many who haven't, poor souls) will recognise a London taxi at a glance. Aside from the distinctive shape they're most often black. Except when...

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Aston Martin Sold. And Again and Again... Title: Aston Martin Sold. And Again and Again...
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on March 13, 2007

Much is being written about Ford's sale of "Aston Martin" to F1 backer David Richards, Aston Martin collector John Sinders, and Investment Dar and Adeem Investment Co... two companies...

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How Italy Created the Hatchback While the Brits Missed the Ball Title: How Italy Created the Hatchback While the Brits Missed the Ball
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Filed in archive British Cars by Philip Powell on March 11, 2007

In 1960 the Austin A40 was a very advanced small car, at least in appearance. The "British Motor Corporation" had taken its sturdy little A35 sedan to Italy for a makeover by Farina, who...

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