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A special festive bonus episode with Andy’s eldest daughter reading a Chat GPT generated take on the Nativity story (Chat GPT is only as good as the prompt, and I’d like to think this came out pretty well!) 
Journey across Northumberland in a Ford Escort van, back in 1984 and join Joseph and Mary for a roadside birth like no-other. 
Perhaps this could be the start of a new religion?! 

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This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in the Podcast Lounge at the Classic Car Show at the NEC in November 2024.
Our guest, Anna Bebbington is the events organiser for the VW Golf Mk1 Owners Club, and told us some brilliant motoring tales from her childhood.
From a 3 wheeled van, a Reliant Robin, through to a Mk1 Golf, a Mk2 Golf GTI and several Volkswagen campervans, it is a tale inspired and influenced by her Grandfather.
Even when Anna could drive, the first person she would show a new car to, would be her Grandfather.
We hope you enjoy this one as much, if not more than the last.

To find out more about the Mk1 Golf owners club, please look here.
The Mk1 Golf Owners Club

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We are joined this week by Ian Robertson, an enthusiast of Peugeot 405s, and publisher of Classic Retro Modern car magazine, an independent title that celebrates many of the same cars we discuss in each of our shows.
Join us for a journey through Simca's, Talbots, Peugeot 405's, a history lesson on the loveable (but not strictly) Peugeot 309, and Ford Sierra. 
His Dad would do up to 50,000 miles a year, so was changing cars every 3 months at times, in order to keep the resale value in them. 
We explore Ford's ability to divide popular opinion with the Sierra, but also with the Focus and the KA later on. 
Ian is a collector of dealer brochures and model launch literature, so naturally we chat about that. 
All in all, another great episode, even if we do say so ourselves!

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As well as recording live shows in the Podcast Lounge, we chatted to lots of show goers on the Saturday and Sunday at the NEC Classic Car Show. 
Enjoy plenty of earliest car memories and our summary of the weekend too. 

Our thanks to all those who gave their time to speak with us. 

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We are joined by Sam White, co-Founder of Apiar Watches, and Porsche 911 owner. In fact this episode is pretty 911 centric, as his father bought the yellow 1971 Targa model the week Sam was born, and always promised the car to him when he was old enough. True to his word, the classic coupe is now in his ownership, complete with its uber-rare 6 pipe exhaust system, which is somewhat of an internet sensation!! 

There is also passing mention of a Vauxhall Astra and some newer generation Volkswagen Sciroccos.

Another great chat, and we hope you enjoy this one as much as we did recording it. 

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We're joined for this episode by a fellow podcaster, one half of the Tyre Kickers! 
Matt shares podcasting notes, but also delights in sharing with us his earliest car memories. 
From playing in Dad's Citroen and Bedford van through to a play shed complete with the interior of a Bedford van, we also touch on Alfa Sud's, getting insurance quotes as a newly qualified driver and then finish on driving the local Milkfloat every week aged only ten!! 
This is a great light hearted chat, and we hope you will enjoy it as much as we did making it. 
Please do check out the Tyre Kickers podcast in all the usual places, it's a great listen. 

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A very quick reminder that the NEC Classic Car show is only a few weeks away now. We've been dropping the somewhat snazzy Mike Brewer ad throughout our back catalogue, but here you can enjoy a few minutes of us chatting about the event.

To get an extra £2 off your advance ticket booking please use the code MYDADSCAR3 at the checkout.
Ticket Information | Classic Motor Show (necclassicmotorshow.com)

Also check out our Social Media this week for a chance to win a pair of Adult tickets for your day of choice. 

If you are going to be at the show please do let us know - we'd love to meet in person and have a chat. Likewise, if you fancy being a special guest, get in touch! 

We're pleased to say the guys from Viking Covers are staying on as Sponsor for My Dad's Car. 

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Welcome back to season 5 of My Dad's Car!
We are joined by Paul Gardner from SpeedBroker who found us through our popular social media game 'Car Spotting Tennis' in which we trade interesting vehicle spots with a racquet sports twist.
It was a black Citroen BX that Jon spotted that used to belong to Paul's Dad.
He had a run of mundane cars Paul recalls...
Boring stuff - Toyota Corolla, Citroen BX (boring at the time), Nissan Primera, Almera, Mum's Mini, Morris Minor the list goes on...
Along with the rebellion from his parents bade taste was his Uncle's taste in motor vehicles that lit the spark, firstly a pair of matching Tornado Red Mk2 Golf GTI's, then his Mk3 Cavalier GSI 'was the fastest car in the world' when he was a kid!

We also explore music (Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen) breaking down in a tunnel in a friends Skoda Rapide...

Follow Paul's business online here: Vehicle Listings - SpeedBroker and on Instagram here: Speed broker • Complete Vehicle Concierge (@speedbrokers) • Instagram photos and videos

Hope you enjoy this episode, and join us for another in a few weeks time. 

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Join us for a lighthearted look back at Goodwood Revival 2024. 
Andy was there on a very damp Friday, and Jon enjoyed a slightly drier visit with his wife on the Saturday.
Talk wafts from first impressions, through to ticket touts, the use of cigars as a celebratory token, our friend Tim Crighton (previous guest) scoring pole position in an Austin Healey, and following that up with a stellar battle on track in the race, bagging a frustrating second place (as the race was red flagged whilst he was leading).
We take a tangent on Oasis, and have a foray into F1 too.
We hope you enjoy it!

Join us on Tuesday 15th October when Season 5 gets underway! 

We're pleased to say the guys from Viking Covers are staying on as Sponsor for My Dad's Car. 

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Join us for a quick chat 'off topic' on the subject of number plates. 
This came up when we spoke to Danny James, and this bonus episode was born out of the out-takes from that recording session, along with a more structured secondary discussion to fill in the gaps. 

We hope it keeps you mildly entertained! 

Stay tuned, Season 5 will be with you shortly! 

We're pleased to say the guys from Viking Covers are staying on as Sponsor for My Dad's Car. 

If you are looking to keep the dust, dirt and weather off your cherished car go check them out at www.vikingcovers.co.uk

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