This situation was made worse by the increasing average length of British cars during the 1950s.

Only 5869 cars were sold on the home market, the highest export percentage of any British car.

Again being the first British car across the line.

It was the most expensive British car of its day.

The latter is an absolute given in countless British cars.

Not everyone agrees with the poor reputation of British cars.

There was a British car in almost every drive.

It was the leading British car and finished fifth overall.

Imperial was the name used for three separate makes of British car.

Also the army considered British armoured cars to be the best available.