Greg, I think the British cars shown here are shaped more to what Oldfart is describing than the American specials !

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A US built 1957 Monsterati Special # 35

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A US built 1952 Streets Manning Special # 15

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A British built 1950 Allard K-2 # 63

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A British built 1955 Jaguar D-Type # 23

(Ken H photos)
I'll say no more on this issue !