England

The American Revolution notwithstanding, through more than two centuries the British have never loosened their powerful influence on American life, business, finance, psyche, and maybe even our raw genetic memory. In their own low key way, Brits go about controlling a huge amount of US and Canadian real estate, corporate interests, pop culture and entertainment, and keep living their own inimitable version of the good life on both sides of the pond. And while we in the US may not look on with envy, exactly, there's no question that we do look on.  Just like ordinary conversation sounds so much more compelling in a British accent, English automobiles, like the Sebring International collection, have that undeniable charisma that whispers character, an aura of history, and class.

Ginetta Cars Ltd. of Leeds, England has been a part of that “racing for everyone” tradition in the UK for 50 years, and they are going stronger than ever. At the upper performance level, the British Ginetta G20 race series is the largest single class, one-make racing championship in Europe at this time with nearly 100 registered competitors in the 2008 series.  And now, Ginetta offers a performance sports car based around its formidable G20 racer at a remarkably affordable price of  about $31,000 US.  What fun! 
 

Well....It looks like a Ferrari and.......um....  It tastes like a Ferrari!  Hell,..It even smells like a Ferrari! What they don't know won't really hurt 'em, right? Let's just tell it like it is spin doctors;  Extreme Cars has now produced the most authentic Ferrari F355 replica available to those who know the value of “image”. A car like this could help you seal the deal on a whole lot of other money making schemes before you actually have enough money to buy a real Ferrari.  For only $US20,000, you'll be making a wise decision and be well on your way. That's what the image makers know to be true and that's what the value of a car like this comes down to.

It’s not the sexy look but the magic charm of the Sylva Mojo SE that conjures a mixture of cultural traditions from African to Native American as well as European elements.  There’s even the remarkable hint of the supernatural in this car as you might imagine Gandhi or Moses styling their way across India or across the Red Sea in their new Sylva Mojo SE.  They’d probably be pumping out the latest tunes on their new hip-hop CD and sporting some prayer beads as the sun shone down on their bleached blonde hair. Those are the kind of magical spells and incantations that are created from the looks of this totally unique car.  It’s a combination of funk, psychedelic, medicinal man incantations and Biblical prophecy all rolled into one. 

Ok, it looks like a Formula One car but does it really drive like a Formula One? The answer is YES. The Ultima Spyder is not a kit car and there is one huge difference between this car and most of its competitors.  This car is for real.

On first glance, most people are quick to agree that the Ultima Spyder looks like it should be on the track with a pit crew crowding around it in red overalls. With its bubble canopy and tightly hunched shoulders, kids are quick to call it the real thing but adults always pause and then ask. “How does it handle?”

A wedding deserves to be no less than picture-perfect.  That includes having the perfect, most romantic-looking wedding car.  If you dream of riding a classic luxurious vehicle to your place of newly-married bliss, then the Ryecroft Tourer is ideal for you.  

Being a replica of the 1931 Ford Phaeton, this convertible has the glamorous vintage look.  The vehicle maintains its romantic and luxurious feel and successfully merges it with modern day engineering, evoking a sense of tradition and heritage without compromising performance.  With its new Ford Zetec Engine, the Ryecroft is handcrafted to meet precise customer specifications.  It comes in different color schemes, which include the timeless ivory.  When adorned with ribbons, it becomes the most breathtaking wedding car.  

Summer's in full swing, and the ultimate, old-fashioned outdoor picnic just can't be driven to in finer style than Findhorn Cars true-to-tradition TC 2 Seater Sports Car.  Based on the wildly popular MGB sports car of the 1940's and 50's, this car delivers all the pure pleasure of performance driving in a simpler, more innocent time.  And Findhorn's expert application of modern technology ensures a carefree driving experience to outdoor events of all kinds, where the original vehicle made its impact both in the UK and the United States.

Remember the good old days when bands like Aerosmith could only be heard on those hard-to-find LP records?  Retro fans who remember that will also dream on when they take a look at the Sebring SX, based on the 1960’s Austin Healey.  In this miraculous manifestation, the Sebring engineers have created a beauty that brings back the classic style of the 60’s and combines it with re-mastered technology.  This is the way they bring back those ageless tunes that first epitomized the early British sports car.

Truth be told, women through the decades have always adored the type of man who drives a classic Jaguar sports car--something about the sensuous curving lines of these autos, along with the thrilling sense of danger in the firm, high-performance ride.  Goodness gracious! 

Now, Nostalgia Cars of Somerset, England, who specialize in updating the aura of yesteryear with driveability-improving modern technology, offers to playboys of the modern world one of the most beautiful motorcars of all time: the Jaguar XK120 Replica.

In the formidable tradition of British motorsports, the respected house of Ultima Sports Ltd. recently rolled out what may be the most smashing and versatile supercar yet in their stellar 25-year history: the Ultima Can-Am.   International media types were clambering over one another to get in and get their ears peeled back in a Can-Am ride as the Leicester, England supercar company introduced their newest kit car earlier this year.  A sleek and gorgeous performance auto, described by one ardent media correspondent as looking “as if it’s going 200mph standing still,” the Ultima Can-Am is also—dare I say it?—remarkably practical!