The automotive industry in the United Kingdom really started to develop in the 1910s, with famous brands like Jaguar or Austin, before experiencing its heyday after the Second World War. In the 1950s, the UK was the second largest car producing country in the world, but since the end of the 1980s, everything has changed. Many brands have disappeared from the automotive market or have been bought by foreign companies. Continue reading The Most Popular Classic Car Models in the UK
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Eye On Design: Jaguar E-Type Roadster
All Photos By Gail
The swooping teardrop shape of this classic roadster contributes to its aerodynamic efficiency. Capable of reaching sixty-two miles per hour in just over fifteen seconds, the E-Type (known in the United States as the XK-E) was the fastest large-production passenger car in the world when it was introduced in 1961.
Pink Thing of the Day: Jag Sculpture by Artist David Baskin
Jag (2008) Leather, Foam, Wire
Nicole and I went the Dumbo Arts Fair today, which was awesome. My favorite thing that I saw all day was a sculpture by artist David Baskin, entitled Jag, which is a hot pink leather-covered, foam sculpture modeled from the body of a 1968 Jaguar car. It was so cool! Here is what David says about the sculpture, from his website:
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