Royal Mail Releases British Auto Legends Stamps
Royal Mail has released its “British Auto Legends” special stamps, celebrating the best in British automaking.
The main six-stamp set features the “Thoroughbreds” and is complemented by a four-stamp mini sheet that celebrates the iconic “Workhorses.” The six Thoroughbreds showcased in the stamp collection are the Jaguar E-Type, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, Aston Martin DB5, MG MGB, Morgan 8 Plus and the Lotus Esprit.
As for the four-stamp mini sheet, it will feature the Morris Minor Van, Austin FX4 black cab, Ford Anglia 150E, and the Land Rover Defender 110.
This year, British automakers Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin are both celebrating milestones with Rolls-Royce seeing the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Henry Royce while Aston Martin is celebrating its centenary.
“This is a fantastic set of stamps that feature a collection of the very best in British motor car manufacturing in the 1960s and 70s,” said Andrew Hammond, Director of Stamps and Collectibles, Royal Mail. “These cars are classic in every sense; and we are delighted to be bringing a reminder of these iconic motor cars to the nation’s doorsteps through this latest stamp issue.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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As lampooned on the season finale of Top Gear 2 weeks ago :P