Some of the greatest cars in history have been brittish. Lotuses (and Caterhams,) Minis, Triumphs, Austin Healys, Aston Martins, TVRs, ACs, Nobles, Sunbeam (Tiger anyways,) yes even Radicals and Rolls Royces. Granted some have been pretty craptacular, but there have been quite a few gems in there.
And Guinness is the nector of the gods.