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Best of British Design

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  1. t1234s · · focus · HN ↗
    McLaren P1 should be on that list
    1. etcetcetcetceta · · focus · HN ↗
      that wouldn't even crack my top twenty British designed cars, let alone this list.
      1. mauvehaus · · focus · HN ↗
        Yeah, the McLaren F1 is iconic and remains fresh-looking today. The P1 is but another mid-engine hybrid hypercar among many. Similarly, the D-type Jag is a better-looking car than the E-type, though I'll grudgingly admit that it's probably less iconic. The omission of anything by Lotus on the bracket is just outrageous though.
        1. etcetcetcetceta · · focus · HN ↗
          Purely of exemplary design...

          XJR15, XJ220, GT40, e-type, d-type, c-type, xk120 ots, mclaren f1, dbr 1, db4, db5, db7, dbr9, v8 coupe/vantage, series landrovers, defender, rangie, esprit, elise, lotus 49, 72, et al, RS200, 6r4, Morgan, Cerbera, Tuscan, Speed 12, T33, T50, Blue Train, 4½ litre, continental (og), continental (modern), arnage, Rolls...on and on, and on.

          If the question was iconic, like you say it'd be much easier but then the P1 wouldn't even get a mention.

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