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I mean, it is as amazing as it sounds.  Much like the mildly unpopular Engine Size Quiz 1; just more American as the capacities get bigger. 

This week, Tony challenges Mike to join him in naming a make and model for every size of engine – picking up from where we left off in Episode 8 – 3 litres.  Bonus points for interesting anecdotes and facts…who wins this round?

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Ever felt as is a car has over-promised and under-delivered, or under-promised and over-delivered?  If so, you’ve picked the right episode of Car-Chum.This week Tony and Mike pick out some of their favourite hits and misses.  Mercs and Audis vie for attention with Porsche 912s and NSUs.   From the USA to Germany and from Japan to the Isle of Man, there’s delight and disappointment to be found everywhere in this week’s Car-Chum.  

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Luckily Tony and Mike don’t like revelling in mistakes, missteps and rubbish – unless it’s of their own making.  So despite the title, all – well almost all – is positive in this week’s Car-Chum. 

What could have been a morose memorial to Mitsubishi in the UK was more celebratory of their achievements and 50% of the Car-Chum team thinks the Tigra is a good design.  See?  Positive.  There’s also comment on Range Rovers, E-Types and a really appealing sounding advert.

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For the love of driving.  Great machines that delight and maybe surprise.  

Tony and Mike pick a few favourites: some driven from the back, some from the front, a couple driven at the Nürburgring, one at Castle Combe, some on road and one on rally stages.  

Add some Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust specials – like the Austin Powers Shaguar, plus the A8 Ronin chase and you’ve got the usual eclectic mix that makes Car-Chum unique.  Enjoy.  

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Tony and Mike discuss cars that *may be bought by default for reasons beyond talent alone.  You know – the trinket, the must have, the be seen in.  And at the other end, cars that are bought because everyone learns in them.  Yes, Nissan Micra, you. I’ve also looked at Citroen’s new Ami while Mike has driven a converted 2CV.  Fear not though, that’s somewhat countered by Chevy LS and Rover V8s.All that and a seasoning of other things in this week’s Car-Chum.   

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Just a decade ago the sky was blue, the sun shone every day and you could buy any car you wanted for sixpence.  So why didn’t we?  This week, Mike joins Tony again to kick off the new series by dwelling on the recent past!  All the cars we could have bought – nee should have bought and a few that we’re glad we didn’t.  That, plus much more of course, in this week’s Car-Chum. 

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Well, it was supposed to be a sneak peak behind the scenes, but we soon discovered there wasn’t much to see.  So Mike talked about models and car chases while I went for car brochures and press cars.  I’d like to say it’s better in reality than description…

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How we dart seamlessly between a humble 1.3litre Cavalier and a mighty seven hundred horse Hellcat has to be heard to be believed.  Chuck in a couple of Matras, a Manta, Mercedes and an M1 and you have this week's Car-Chum.

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A new take on a variety show this week for CarChum.  It started out as cars that just missed the mark, but ended up with a Skoda Felicia Pickup and a couple of average travel guides.  And then there’s motorbikes, trains, busses and lorries.  Probably the only things missing are planes.  

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I name a capacity; you name a car, model and preferably a fact that is both a fact and interesting.  Add to that a no-Google guarantee.Sounds like fun, no?  If you like that sort of thing.  Luckily Tony and Mike do like that kind of thing and even accidentally displayed a hint of knowledge.  Loads of brands, loads of models, a few things you might not have known before.  That’s this week’s Car-Chum.

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