Royal Mail Releases British Auto Legends Stamp Collection

THE ROYAL MAIL are celebrating the best in British motor cars with the issue of the ‘British Auto Legends’ stamp collection.
 
Released today, the collection features six of the most stylish and iconic British cars, including a 1964 MGB Roadster owned by John Watson, Chairman of the MG Car Club’s MGB Register.
 
The MG Car Club are delighted to see a MGB included in the collection. John’s Iris Blue MGB is a stunning example of one of the worlds most loved sports cars.
 
John was first approached by the Royal Mail in May of 2011, when his car was selected to make up a six stamp set of thoroughbreds. Twelve months later and just days before the MGB 50 festival at Blenheim Palace, John’s car was in a London studio being photographed by James Mann.
 
Andrew Hammond, Director of Stamps and Collectibles for the 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.
 
“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.”
 
The stamps are available online by clicking here, by phone on 08457 641 641 as well as being able to buy over the counter in over 10,000 Post Offices throughout the UK.