Description: This square postage issue presents a striking close-up perspective showcasing the unmistakable vertical slats of an automotive radiator grille. A highly detailed winged brand crest sits mounted to the louvers directly beneath a circular polished metal filler cap. The upper right corner houses a clean silhouette profile of Queen Elizabeth II resting beside the bold numeric face value of sixty-three pence, all framed by crisp, uniform perforations along the outer edge.
Circa: 1996
Condition: MNH
Notes:
This stamp belongs to the highly popular "Classic Sports Cars" five-piece commemorative set released to celebrate the centenary of the first British-built motor car. The close-up design features a Morgan Plus 4, emphasizing the iconic body styling and traditional louvered nose panel that the company famous for maintaining across generations. The underlying photography for the entire series was captured by noted automotive photographer Simon Clay, who utilized a distinct tight-focus composition to spotlight the textured, metallic details of each vintage vehicle rather than a standard profile shot.