Great Cars: British Elegance
This season includes episodes on the following cars and car manufacturers: Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lotus, Morris Garages, Mini, Morgan, and Rolls Royce!
Aston Martin
James Bond made them famous with his bullet proof Aston Martin outfitted with oil slicks, retractable Browning 30 caliber machine guns, laser tire slashers, and more.
Bentley
A long time ago, Bentleys were racing cars. In 1930, a Bentley won the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race for the fifth time, roaring along at 130 miles an hour and overtaking a Mercedes to claim victory.
Jaguar
In 1961, Jaguar set out to capture the world market with the legendary XKE or E-Type Jag.
Land Rover
Explorers seek that which has never been done, whether to climb the tallest mountain or to walk where no one has ever been before.
Lotus
In 1966, Colin Chapman moved Lotus cars from a factory outside suburban London to an airfield once used by the U.S. 389th Bomber Group. Lotus abandoned the U.S. market.
Morris Garages
A small sporty car was being produced in England that would help the world rediscover the joys of the sports car after the war. The Morris Garages cars emerged as the first post-War Sports car hit.
Mini
One of the most popular British marques of all time, the Mini, first appeared in 1959. It was the 'everyman's' car. It was a fun car and it gained fans around the world.
Morgan
The Morgan is a design that holds firmly to its ancestry – simple yet sporty. It got its start as the 3 wheeler that was produced from the early 1900's to 1951.
Rolls Royce
It is an icon, a symbol of excellence, a symbol of empire.
