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Bush Tucker Man:
The Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) are carrying out a survey amongst its members, & it seems the general public to reveal the best loved/admired engine built with British know-how


Vote now, or add another option

Before you all start adding, the Rover V8, remember it's actually an American Buick design :wink:
http://www.imeche.org.uk/

Rich_P:

--- Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man" ---Before you all start adding, the Rover V8, remember it's actually an American Buick design :wink:
http://www.imeche.org.uk/
--- End quote ---

But we made it work right.  :lol:

EDIT:  I voted for the steam engine, because of what it did during the industrial revolution.

Tyke:
Gotta be the Vincent Black Lightning - 1000cc V-Twin Bike engine.

Held the two wheel world speed record for years.

Wonderful machines - Wonderful engines -

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/15october02vincentmotors.html

And heres a song to go with it -

http://www.richardthompson-music.com/song_o_matic.asp?id=178


Ahhhh - the memories of a mis-spent youth  :wink:

dew1911:
Gotta be the Merlin Spit Fire Engine, what a Noise...

strapping young lad:
i would concur a steam engine would be the one for revolutionising transport

but are cummins a british company, they made engines for alsorts (Tractors/cars/hgv's)

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