Classics World Chat Show

Manage your expectations!

In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, we build our dream company car (and van) fleet for 1986. From the delivery commercial vehicle, to the sales rep, manager and director, what would they get to drive from the company pool? 

This week we also cover:

🚗 Should you modify classic cars?

🚗 1980s fleet car favourites

🚗 Modified Mercedes madness, Rover pickup curio and dreaming of a Princess

🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans

Featured cars this episode:

·       Ford Transit Mk3

·       Bedford AstraMax

·       Talbot Express

·       Ford Orion

·       Rover 213

·       Ford Escort Mk4

·       Ford Sierra Ghia

·       Rover 820

·       Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2

·       Mercedes 190E Cosworth

·       Rover 825

·       Jaguar XJ40 2.9

·       Mercedes C124 300CE Turbo Technics

·       Rover P4 (ish…)

·       Austin Leyland Princess

Theswinging 60s!
In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, we discuss our favourite 1960s classic cars, many of which you can still buy for reasonable budgets, and some you can't...

This week we also cover:
🚗 EV-converted classic regulations
🚗 Iconic 60s classic cars
🚗 Ford Capri lust, a cool BMW estate and rare Protons
🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans

Featured cars this episode:
• Ford Cortina Mk1
• BMC 1100/1300 ADO16
• Rover P6
• Honda S800
• MG Midget
• MGB GT
• Lamborghini Muira
• Citroen DS Decapotable
• Jaguar E-Type
• Ford Capri 2.8 Injection
• BMW E30 Touring
• Proton Satria GTI

All about that base!
In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, we discuss our favourite base-spec models and trims - no leather or electric windows here, strap in for steel wheels, cloth trim and maybe the odd dubious sticker...

This week we also cover:
🚗 Brake pad emissions testing
🚗 Unexceptional base-spec cars
🚗 Austin-Healey summer fun, a bargain 60s Jaguar and modern classic Merc
🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans

Featured cars this episode:
• Mini City
• Peugeot 205 Junior
• Austin Metro Principles
• Ford Fiesta Popular
• Mercedes W126 280SE
• Ford Escort Designer
• Renault 5 Campus Prima
• Dacia Sandero Access
• Jaguar XJ40 Gold
• Austin-Healey 100
• Jaguar 420G/Mk10
• Mercedes W203 C-Class

How to save a legend!
In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, we discuss our the standout models from our favourite car makers (Ford, Mercedes and Jaguar), and suggest what new car we wish they'd make!

This week we also cover:
🚗 The history of British Leyland & What makes a coupe
🚗 Iconic models from Ford, Mercedes & Jaguar
🚗 Open-top Minis, fancying a Figaro and Ferrari dream
🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans

Featured cars this episode:
• Ford Mustang
• Mercedes W123
• Jaguar E-Type
• Ford Transit
• Mercedes W126 S-Class
• Jaguar XJ6 Series 1
• Ford Fiesta
• Mercedes R107 SL
• Jaguar XJ-S
• Mini Moke
• Nissan Figaro
• Ferrari Mondial

There’s no replacement for displacement!

In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, in a world obsessed with EVs and emissions, we discuss our favourite big-engine bruisers! From American muscle to luxury V8s and even a V12, it’s fair to say this lot won’t please Greenpeace…

This week we also cover:

🚗 Maintaining modern classics

🚗 Big engine classics

🚗 The happy Renault, classic British luxury and a cheap V8 convertible

🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans

Featured cars this episode:

·       Mercedes 300SEL 6.3

·       Corvette C5

·       Bentley Turbo R

·       BMW 850CSi

·       Porsche 928

·       Jensen Interceptor

·       Ford Sierra XR8

·       TVR Chimaera

·       Jaguar XKR-S

·       Renault Twingo Mk1

·       Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

·       Audi S4 Cabriolet

Cozy coupes!
In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, we discuss our favourite classic coupes, from ultra-luxury Mercedes and Jaguars, to oddball Mazdas and Fiats, and a Volvo that might not actually be a coupe…

This week we also cover:
🚗 Values of British classics
🚗 Classic sports coupes
🚗 Opel lust, being stalked by SLs and young people in Swedish classics
🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans

It was acceptable in the 80s! 
In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, we discuss our favourite iconic cars from the 1980s, from hot hatches to legendary sports cars and movie stars! Red braces not included...

This week we also cover:
🚗 Potential future classics
🚗 Iconic 1980s classic cars
🚗 Dolomite Sprints, a rainy 2CV drive and cheap Jaguars
🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans

Featured cars this episode:
• MG Metro Turbo
• Mercedes W124
• Ford Escort XR3i
• BMW E28 M5
• Renault 5 GT Turbo
• Porsche 944
• Toyota MR2 AW11
• DeLorean DMC-12
• Ferrari 308
• Triumph Dolomite Sprint
• Citroen 2CV
• Jaguar X308 XJ

Lights, camera, action! 

In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show we discuss our favourite iconic cars from movies and TV, spanning cop shows, Bond films and dramas from across the years!

This week we also cover:

🚗 Classic car news

🚗 TV and movie car icons

🚗 Golf GTI summer fun, Clarkson’s Farm and an appealing Ambassador

🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans

Featured cars this episode:

·       Mini Cooper in The Italian Job
·       Audi Quattro in Ashes to Ashes
·       Pontiac Trans Am in Knight Rider
·       Ford Consul in The Sweeney
·       Aston Martin V8 in James Bond - The Living Daylights
·       Mercedes R107 SL in Knight Rider, Hart to Hart and Dallas
·       Rover SD1 in Snatch
·       Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe in Johnny English Reborn
·       Jaguar XJ6 Series 3 in The Equalizer, Coronation Street and Minder
·       Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 Cabriolet
·       Range Rover L322
·       Austin Ambassador

Wagons roll!

In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, in a world overcome by SUVs, we nominate our favourite classic estate cars - from worthy load-luggers to pseudo-supercars, these family wagons make carrying cargo an event!

This week we also cover:

🚗 Rover’s history as told in The Viking and The Samurai

🚗 Our favourite classic estate cars

🚗 Finding a rare Matra Rancho, the perfect Porsche and lusting after a Land Rover

🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans

Featured cars this episode:
•         Mini Clubman Estate
•         BMW E39 5 Series Touring
•         Mercedes S124
•         Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Sportwagon
•         Volvo 240
•         Ford Granada Mk3
•         Audi RS2
•         Mercedes S123
•         Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake
•         Talbot Matra Rancho
•         Porsche 944
•         Land Rover Freelander 

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Which classic estate would you pick as an interesting family hauler? Would you daily drive it? 
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Sometimes, a risk doesn’t pay off…

In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, inspired by the controversial new Ferrari Luce, we discuss times when car makers took a gamble and whether it paid off, from sports car makers building SUVs, to an Audi supercar and a luxury Allegro!

This week we also cover:
🚗 Classic car news
🚗 Crazy moments from our favourite car makers
🚗 Fiat 126s in Poland, fancying a Morris Minor and Phil’s lack of love for Lancia
🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans