In Pictures: Favourite rides from Britain's glory days
Peter Cheney looks back fondly at the days when English car companies were revered. For the full story, please click on the link below.
1962 Jaguar XKE
1962 Jaguar XKE
1962 Jaguar XKE
Austin Healey. A beautiful English sports car that defines the 1950s-1960s era for countless enthusiasts. Also a rust-prone money pit wih bad electrics and suspension. But beautiful.
British actor Roger Moore stands beside an Aston Martin in 2008. Moore played James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985.ADRIAN DENNIS
Norton Commando - manufactured from 1967 until 1977, the Commando became a road going icon thanks to a design that captured the spirit of the era (and a macho name that resonated particularly well with male buyers.)Peter Cheney
The original Aston Martin DB5, driven by actor Sean Connery in the James Bond films "Goldfinger" and "Thunderball", is seen parked in front of a hotel in London July 21, 2010.SUZANNE PLUNKETT