Owning an Aston, the steam fair, Superveloce, mudguards
About this episode
Exploring the world of classic cars and modern driving challenges, this episode dives into the nuances of owning an Aston Martin, the significance of mudguards, and the joys of steam fairs. The hosts share personal anecdotes, including a memorable trip in a Model T and thoughts on the evolving automotive landscape. They also discuss the importance of engaging younger generations in car culture and the impact of average speed cameras on driving habits. A highlight includes a review of Peter Grimsdale's book 'Super Veloce', which chronicles the rise of the Italian automotive industry.
The latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about owning Aston Martins (Cropley hasn't, but wonders if he should), Peter Grimsdale's new book Superveloce, how safe it is to run old cars without mudguards, steam fairs, and much more besides, including your correspondence.
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Ford Model T
"...ards came along pretty quickly. Remember, I had a Model T speedster and that even that couch, I think was n..."
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
"...I think one of the best looking Aston's ever is a V8 Vantage, a little car. This sort of 2005."
Aston Martin DB9
"... because it still had the mechanical stuff of the DB9, didn't it? So limited slip differential and a gr..."
Jaguar Etype
"Oh, really? Whereas if you get an older car like an E-Type, which is everybody's dream in a way,"
Minor Morris Minor
"... rear track, front track, is actually less than a Morris Minor or the same as a Morris Minor. Oh, really?"
Renault Clio
"...ntioned this mate though there was I did like the Renault Clio 2 launch diesel"
Ford Falcon
"two of them as fast as we could go one in a Ford Falcon GT so quite a fast car"
Mercedes-Benz Vclass
"very very few of them will arrive in the back of a V-class Mercedes van"
Bentley Bentayga
"...so if you go and I towed it around with a Bentley Bentayga that was some really good pics on them"
Ford Explorer
"...do they call it an adventure trailer or something explorer trailer I forget what they call it"
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