The one thing British people do preen about with regards to technology is cars, but I think that has more to do with the cultural influence of Top Gear than it does the history.
And the old Top Gear team did have a record of trying their best to combine rocket technology with cars...
"Boffin in shed launches rocket"
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And the old Top Gear team did have a record of trying their best to combine rocket technology with cars...