This week, your host Sam Grange Bailey kicks off the Wheels & Deals Podcast with a personal journey back to the wild and wonderful Manchester Motor Trade of the 1970s and 80s. As a classic car dealer and a car dealer’s daughter, Sam shares what it was like growing up in a world of huge characters, chancy deals, and some of the most desirable cars ever made.

From a childhood spent around high-end motors in Handforth to a stint in Miami, this episode sets the stage for a series dedicated to preserving the fabulous, and sometimes grubby, memories of a golden era. Sam explains why these stories are worth saving and invites you to join her in celebrating the cars, the characters, and the deals that we may never see again.

Pitstops:

• Sam’s introduction to the car world, growing up as the daughter of legendary Manchester dealer, Ian Grange.
• A glimpse into the 70s and 80s motor trade, where "hard graft and a bit of nous" could get you a long way.
• The story of how her dad started from a humble pitch in Ancoats and the family’s move to the US to escape 83% tax rates.
• The realization that going to school in classic Ferraris and Mercedes Gullwings wasn’t exactly a normal 1975 experience.
• The mission of the podcast: to collect and record the memories of the motor trade before they are lost forever.
• An open invitation for listeners to share their own stories, memories, and questions.

Stick with us for road trips, behind-the-scenes moments, and the cars that make your heart race.

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