Mini Voted Best British Car Ever

May 8, 2014 Staff Classic Cars, Highlights, MINI 1

A bit surprising considering the competition maybe, but Autocar magazine readers voted the classic Mini ahead of McLaren F1, Jaguar E-type and the Range Rover. And there is nary an MG, Triumph or Austin Healey to be found on the list.

Twiggy in a Mini

The poll also named Norfolk-based Lotus as the most popular British manufacturer, with seven of its models making the 100 best British cars list.

Autocar brand editor Chas Hallett said: “It comes as little surprise that the original Mini has topped the list of all-time British greats.

“It’s such an iconic vehicle and represents a lot more than the British car industry; the Mini is associated with Great Britain around the world and, in many ways, it was ahead of its time.”

He went on: “Everyone loved and still loves an original Mini. It ensured a fabulous drive every time, with a wheel literally at each corner and a low centre of gravity, plus it was cheap to own and run. Many a former owner will undoubtedly be wishing they had held on to theirs, as good examples are now worth tens of thousands of pounds.”

This full list of Autocar’s top 10 is:

  1. Original Mini
  2. McLaren F1
  3. Jaguar E-type
  4. Range Rover
  5. Yamaha Motiv.E
  6. McLaren P1
  7. Jaguar XJ220
  8. Aston Martin DB5
  9. TVR Griffith
  10. Ford Escort Mexico
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  1. The mini in the photo, shows another 60’s mini off to great effect. Such nice legs!!

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