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The organisers of this years Silverstone Classic have instituted a 'competition' to find what 'fans' consider the best British Sports Car. Amongst the 15 marques, models listed is Morgan so if you want to support your own choice of steed;

To vote for their own particular favourite, classic car enthusiasts simply log onto www.SilverstoneClassic.com/vote&win and click on the appropriate box under their top choice – all entrants being restricted to one vote. The poll closes on 30 June and the result will be announced on 7 July with the overall winner being officially crowned during this year’s Silverstone Classic. Ten winning votes drawn at random will each receive a pair of weekend tickets to the event.

Go for it!

Bob.

I've already cast my vote for Jaguar!!!!

Wot no Vauxhall?

Apart from the Cavalier SRi 130 and the Firenza/Magnum that Gerry Marshall raced, did Vauxhall make any sports cars?

Cheers

PS. Here in the southern hemisphere, Vauxhalls (4 Cylinder) are low spec Holdens (V8s), and Holdens are Australian made of course.

Heathens, the lot of you

I'm sure your old mk 1 Astra, with its go-faster stripes and furry dice, holds a special place in your heart, Tony...

I have to admit to having had said Cavalier Sri 130 repmobile and a Calibra! eeek!

I recall the VX220 (ugly version of Elise) had good reviews. And Lotus Vauxhall Carlton was fast

Viva GT
Magnum
Victor VX 490 All models
Brabham Viva

I had a Viva, did not handle though
Barry

not forgetting the mighty Chevettes

There was I thinking that I was bringing to the attention of a host of MORGAN FANS, the chance to vote for the marque as Britian's Best Sports Car, and what do I see?

A detailed history of family saloons from Vauxhall!

You are a very weird bunch.


When the result of the poll are a triumph (almost a pun there) for MG, I suspect you will all cry - "Rubbish".

Mr Puzzled of Luton.

Bob

I totally agree....what's all this Vauxall stuff? I notice that in a. Recent survey JD Power or something similar the Luton Mark was listed as worst car in the world. Maybe there is a degree of taking the proverbial P here!

Maybe a decently spec'd up +4 or a S Sports or how about a well sorted 993?

I'm with you on this one Bob...responses to your post ought to take on a more serious note.

Although I have to say that my survey of Aldeburgh High Street this morning revealed that the sporting grannies favour the KIA Picanta!

Best wishes from the Suffolk Coast

Robin (recently surfaced from hibernation and now busy sanding +4 Coupe front wings)

PS just realised Bob that you said British...so forget the 993 and substitute meadows engined HRG.

Robin

Vauxhall stopped making cars in 1927

TonyLees wrote:Vauxhall stopped making cars in 1927

Ah! But you see Tony, nobody told them.

Anyway just to encourage a few more of the 'Hardy Breed' to 'man-up' and vote, I should point out that of the fifteen cars listed there are 2 MG's, 2 Loti, 2 Jags (no Prescott jokes please) 2 Austin Healeys and 3 Triumphs, which mean supporters will be split. Only Aston Martin, TVR and Morgan have a singleton* entry, so the odds for Morgan have improved immeasureably. After all who is going to vote for Aston Martin or TVR? It's a cinch - but only if you vote.

* Sorry Robin no pun intended, don't bother with an angry reply. Keep on sanding.

Greetings from the home of the Bedfordshire Clanger.

Bob.