1960-62 Austin Seven Countryman Old English White mgb Our illustration shows the model

Our illustration shows the model that was sold between 1962 to 1967 and although the badging was changed

Developed by Rover Special Products under the codename “Project Adder”

650 cars were produced costing £6

Both roadsters and coupes (named the MGB-GT) were produced and used the tried and tested B-series engine

This drawing shows a version used in the 1953 London Trophy race held at Crystal Palace and includes a helmet design in keeping with the period

1960-62 Austin Seven Countryman Old English White mgb Our illustration shows the modelThe Mini was arguably the most influential British car of the 20th century. Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and launched in 1959, the mini was in production for over 40 years. In the wake of the Suez crisis in 1956, the market for German bubble cars increased dramatically but Leonard Lord, the head of the British Motor Corporation, hated them so much he laid down the basic specification for the Mini. Over the many years that the car was in production,