Milestones in the British Automotive industry

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Milestones in the British Automotive industry
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The First British-built Vehicle

• The first motor vehicle on British roads was
  actually an import. However, around 1890,
  Fredrick Simms, an entrepreneur based in London,
  acquired the British rights to the engine
  developed by Gottlieb Daimler. Thus, the Daimler
  Motor Syndicate was formed in 1893. It wasnt
  very easy going for drivers of these vehicles,
  though, as the Red Flag Act of 1865 stipulated
  that a man with a red flag had to walk at least
  55 metres in front of the car. Moreover, the
  speed limit in towns was 3.2 kph, while outside
  of town limits, it was a stupendous 6.4 kph.
  Fortunately, it was repealed in 1896, just in
  time to let local automotive businesses flourish.

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The Birth Of The Premium Sports Car

• The British sports car was the most sought-after
  kind of car, especially in the United States,
  after the wars. This stemmed from the experiences
  that young men from the military had with these
  relatively small, great-driving sports cars while
  they were posted around the continent or in Great
  Britain. While several British motor companies
  were all successful in the years that followed
  WWII, MG was the first company to manufacture
  what was widely recognised to be the first true
  British sports car, in 1923. The company further
  propelled its success by unveiling the MG MGA
  (launched in 1955) and MGB (launched in 1962),
  which took the world by storm and gave rise to a
  love affair with the affordable sports car that
  carries on to this day.

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The Off-road Enthusiast Isnt Left Out

• In the years that followed the wars, Britain
  faced a rather significant shortage of steel,
  which was needed to restore the country to its
  former glory. As a result, some off-roading
  vehicles were built out of an aluminium and
  magnesium alloy, which made them exceptionally
  light and rust-resistant.
• The all-wheel-drive and focus on its ability to
  plug the gap between car and tractor meant that
  it was rugged and surprisingly capable off-road.

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Other Interesting Influences Of The British Motor
Car Industry

• Did you know that the supercharger was invented
  in Birmingham by a G Jones? The supercharger was
  eventually used to boost performance in military
  aircraft like the mighty Supermarine Spitfire.
  Yes, the same kind of aircraft that then donated
  its aluminium for manufacturing off-road cars.
  What goes around comes around, doesnt it?
• The British car industry remains one of the major
  global hubs for design and development for
  several brands. MG Motor is one of the prime
  runners who are still carrying on this legacy
  with modern products that retain classic styles
  that are loved around the world. After all, you
  cant argue with over a century of showing the
  world how it should be done. Click here to read
  more about MG Motors contributions since its
  inception in Britain in 1923.

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