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Pioneering Triumph TR5 Sports Car

04 November 2019

The Triumph TR5 was the first British sports car to feature a fuel injected engine.

Austin-Healey Born With Model 100

23 May 2019

The Austin-Healey 100 was the first sports car built by the British car manufacturer and featured SMITHS designed and built gauges from day one.

TVR Griffith 500 British Sports Car

15 May 2019

In 1991, British sports car producer TVR launched the Griffith 500. The dashboard of the British-based sports car featured SMITHS instrumentation.

My Dad Owned a Red MGA Sports Car

13 November 2018

In 1963, Peter Fears purchased a red MGA sports car. He would declare that this was the second love of his life. This is his story.

Driving an AC Cobra In The Yorkshire Dales

08 October 2018

We recount a day out driving the AC Cobra Sports Car in the Yorkshire Dales.

Triumph Stag and SMITHS Instruments History

08 August 2018

Between 1970 and 1977, the Triumph Motor Company produced the Triumph Stag sports car and from the beginning the car featured SMITHS gauges.

Origin of the MG Sports Car

10 May 2018

In 1924, the famous octagon MG logo was registered as a trademark marking the birth of one of the most loved British sports cars.

UK and USA Collaboration Creates AC Cobra Sports Car

14 February 2018

In 1961, UK based AC Cars and Ford collaborated on a project to create a racing car to beat the Corvette. This marked the birth of the AC Cobra.