Post haste: classic motors roar their way onto latest stamps

 
The 1962 MGB
Staff|Pa13 August 2013

Speed your mail to its destination with a 1961 Jaguar E-Type or a 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.

The Morgan Plus 8 1968

A special set of stamps celebrating six much-loved British cars go on sale today. The Jag, the Roller and a 1963 Aston Martin appear on first-class stamps, while a 1962 MG, 1968 Morgan and 1976 Lotus Esprit are featured on £1.28 stamps.

The 1976 Lotus Esprit

The Royal Mail tracked down the vehicles, which were then pictured by renowned car photographer James Mann.

The Jaguar E-Type, 1961

Andrew Hammond, director of stamps and collectibles at Royal Mail, said: "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.

The Aston Martin DB5
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 1965

"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."

Built to last: the workhorse vans, the Morris Minor, Austin FX4 black cab, Ford Anglia 105E and Land Rover Defender 110

A four-stamp set featuring "workhorses" the Morris Minor van (used by Royal Mail), Austin FX4 (London taxi), Ford Anglia (police) and Land Rover (Coastguard) also go on sale today.

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