{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Size Isn't Everything","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/size-isn-t-everything-71d34d60-a550-4749-84f1-fd979926cfaa","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308382/episodes/18910784-size-isn-t-everything.mp3","description":"Would getting a smaller classic save you money - or would you end up looking like the local village weirdo? Why do we go to classic car shows for parts and then buy random stuff? And what's the correct response to a fellow classic car driver who doesn't wave back? All that plus the pick of the auctions in the UK and a snoop through the classifieds in Australia. And we hear from you - as you confess your classic car guilty pleasures. It's all in the latest 40 minutes of classic car chat, opinions and disagreements. Hit play and come along for the ride. Send us Fan MailFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025"},"annotations":[{"startTime":190.4,"endTime":195.0,"type":"term","title":"12 horsepower","url":"/glossary/12-horsepower","quote":"[189.1s]  Well, they're not very fast.\n[190.4s]  They've got a 300-seat single cylinder producing a massive 12 horsepower.\n[195.0s]  But I reckon I could fit that in the garage.","canonicalId":"term:12-horsepower","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Horsepower is a measure of an engine’s power output, and “12 horsepower” highlights how little power the Isetta makes. In a microcar, low horsepower is often paired with very light weight, but it still limits acceleration and top speed. It’s a key reason the speaker says it’s “not very fast.”","simplifiedExplanation":"Horsepower is how much power the engine can make. “12 horsepower” means the Isetta’s engine is extremely low-powered, so it won’t accelerate or go fast like a normal car. It’s basically built for slow, local driving."}},{"startTime":339.1,"endTime":341.0,"type":"term","title":"windscreen","url":"/glossary/windscreen","quote":"you can fold the windscreen down, and you can take the canvas tilt off, and it means that the dimensions of it are quite neat.","canonicalId":"term:windscreen","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A folding windscreen is a design feature that lets the front glass tilt down, reducing overall height and improving open-air access. In this segment, it’s part of the Series 1’s removable/convertible setup that makes the vehicle easier to store.","simplifiedExplanation":"The windscreen is the front glass. In this car, it can fold down, which helps make the vehicle more compact and more open to the air."}},{"startTime":436.4,"endTime":438.3,"type":"term","title":"three metres long","url":"/glossary/three-metres-long","quote":"[434.6s]  This is three metres long, the Mini Cooper.\n[438.3s]  So, this is a 1968 one on your screen now.\n[441.1s]  It's white with a black roof and the slightly wider wheels.","canonicalId":"term:three-metres-long","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"They’re quoting the Mini Cooper’s overall length to make the size comparison concrete. Overall length is one of the biggest factors in whether a car will fit in a garage and how much space it takes to maneuver.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re giving the car’s length in meters. A car’s length affects whether it fits in your garage and how easy it is to park."}},{"startTime":463.9,"endTime":467.3,"type":"car","title":"Mini Cooper","url":"/cars/mini/cooper","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/2007-06-16_Austin_Mini_Cooper_%2804_-_Motor%29%2C_1293_cm%C2%B3%2C_Bj._1973.jpg","quote":"I mean, I love a Mini Cooper, and that would drive really nicely, and you just have a lot of fun with that.","canonicalId":"car:mini:cooper","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Mini Cooper is a classic small car from Mini (originally British Leyland-era). In enthusiast circles, it’s known for go-kart-like handling and fun driving dynamics, especially in earlier models.","imageAttribution":"Lothar Spurzem (CC BY-SA 2.0 de)"}},{"startTime":490.7,"endTime":493.4,"type":"term","title":"right bullet mirrors","url":"/glossary/right-bullet-mirrors","quote":"I mean, they're valuable, because they didn't make a huge amount, and this one's got the right bullet mirrors.","canonicalId":"term:right-bullet-mirrors","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Bullet mirrors” are a specific classic mirror style used on some Minis. Saying it has the “right” ones implies correct period appearance, which can matter a lot for authenticity and collector value."}},{"startTime":538.9,"endTime":543.5,"type":"car","title":"1961 Messerschmitt KR200","url":"/cars/messerschmitt/kr200","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/09/1955_Messerschmitt_KR200.jpg","quote":"And on your screen now is a 1961 Meshesmith KR200 microcar stroke bubble car. Now, the thing I love about this, it's virtually a plane with three wheels.","canonicalId":"car:messerschmitt:kr200","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Meshesmith KR200 is a 1961 microcar—an ultra-compact car built for very small urban use. It’s notable for its “bubble car” styling and its unusual, plane-like design cues that reflect the company’s post-war shift from aircraft-related work to cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a tiny “bubble car” from 1961 made by Meshesmith. It’s basically a very small vehicle with a quirky, airplane-inspired look, and it’s designed to be easy to drive in tight spaces.","imageAttribution":"User:Asterion (CC BY 2.5)"}},{"startTime":543.5,"endTime":546.88,"type":"concept","title":"three wheels","url":"/glossary/three-wheels","quote":"Now, the thing I love about this, it's virtually a plane with three wheels. ","canonicalId":"concept:three-wheels","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Three-wheeled vehicles are often used in microcars because they can reduce weight and complexity versus a four-wheeled layout. They also change handling characteristics—stability and cornering feel can be very different from a conventional car.","simplifiedExplanation":"This car uses three wheels instead of four. That can make it lighter and simpler, but it also means it drives and feels different than a normal car."}},{"startTime":634.3,"endTime":636.7,"type":"concept","title":"three-wheeled car","url":"/glossary/three-wheeled-car","quote":"[631.9s]  Yeah, they're just a little bit smarter than everybody else's.\n[634.3s]  This is a problem with this as well.\n[635.7s]  It's only got three wheels.\n[636.7s]  So one of those wheels goes on the pot hole.","canonicalId":"concept:three-wheeled-car","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A three-wheeled vehicle has a different stability and traction behavior than a conventional four-wheeler. With fewer contact patches, hitting a pothole can more easily upset balance and cause the vehicle to get stuck or lose control.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a car with only three wheels instead of four. Because it has fewer wheels touching the road, potholes can affect it more, and it can be easier for the car to get stuck or feel unstable."}},{"startTime":636.7,"endTime":641.3,"type":"term","title":"pothole","url":"/glossary/pothole","quote":"[635.7s]  It's only got three wheels.\n[636.7s]  So one of those wheels goes on the pot hole.\n[638.5s]  You're a goner, aren't you?\n[639.5s]  The whole car would just go down the pot hole,","canonicalId":"term:pothole","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A pothole is a damaged section of road that can abruptly change wheel load and suspension travel. For small or three-wheeled vehicles, a pothole can cause a wheel to drop into the hole, leading to loss of traction and the car getting stuck.","simplifiedExplanation":"A pothole is a hole or broken spot in the road. When a wheel hits it, the car can suddenly lose grip and sometimes the wheel can get stuck in the damage."}},{"startTime":737.0,"endTime":739.1,"type":"term","title":"storage is expensive","url":"/glossary/storage-is-expensive","quote":"Here's my sum up of this because looking at these, they're not cheap, these cars. We started this by saying that storage is expensive.","canonicalId":"term:storage-is-expensive","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This is a cost-of-ownership concept: if you have a collectible or seasonal vehicle, you may need paid storage (garage space, secure units, etc.). The speaker argues that storage costs should be included when comparing the total expense of keeping unusual cars."}},{"startTime":762.3,"endTime":780.2,"type":"concept","title":"rent-a-garage","url":"/glossary/rent-a-garage","quote":"...while you were talking that you used to be at a rent-a-garage cheap, didn't you? ... You try in your local town, go to the council and ask them if you rent a garage.","canonicalId":"concept:rent-a-garage","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “rent-a-garage” is a rented storage space (often on a council or managed site) where owners can park a car they can’t fit at home. The discussion highlights how availability has changed—either garages were repurposed, sold off, or filled—making it harder to find affordable off-street parking.","simplifiedExplanation":"A rent-a-garage is basically renting a place to park your car when you don’t have driveway space. The point here is that those options have become harder to get in the UK."}},{"startTime":847.9,"endTime":851.6,"type":"part","title":"spanners","url":"/glossary/spanners","quote":"And the show that we went to, the Practical Classic show, is a little bit more about welders and spanners and stuff.","canonicalId":"part:spanners","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Spanners (wrenches) are hand tools used for tightening and loosening fasteners during maintenance and restoration. Their mention signals the show’s emphasis on practical mechanical work rather than only visual judging.","simplifiedExplanation":"Spanners are hand tools for turning bolts and nuts. They’re a basic part of doing real work on cars."}},{"startTime":912.1,"endTime":936.2,"type":"part","title":"kneeling pad","url":"/glossary/kneeling-pad","quote":"You've got a kneeling pad... No, it's because I was on my knees with the car... So I bought one of those.","canonicalId":"part:kneeling-pad","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A kneeling pad is protective padding you use when working on the ground. In car work, it helps you stay comfortable and reduces strain when inspecting components under the dash, in the engine bay, or around the front end.","simplifiedExplanation":"A kneeling pad is just a cushion you put on the ground so you can work on the car without hurting your knees. It’s a simple comfort/safety item for DIY repairs."}},{"startTime":952.1,"endTime":955.8,"type":"concept","title":"barn find","url":"/glossary/barn-find","quote":"Now it's a barn find. And you know how people fall for barn finds. I mean, this was a 50,000 mile car.","canonicalId":"concept:barn-find","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “barn find” is a vehicle that’s been stored away for a long time—often in a barn or garage—and is rediscovered later. Barn finds can be exciting, but they also commonly hide issues like rust, stuck brakes, degraded rubber hoses, and electrical problems from long storage.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “barn find” is a car that’s been sitting unused for a long time and then gets found again. They can be cool, but they often need a lot of work because sitting can cause problems."}},{"startTime":974.2,"endTime":978.5,"type":"concept","title":"guided for 8,000 to 12,000","url":"/glossary/guided-for-8-000-to-12-000","quote":"Now that was guided for 8,000 to 12,000. And that sold for 25,875 pounds.","canonicalId":"concept:guided-for-8-000-to-12-000","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An auction “guide price” (or estimate) is the range the auction house expects the car to sell for. It’s not a guarantee—final prices can be higher or lower depending on bidding intensity and how rare or desirable the car is.","simplifiedExplanation":"The auction guide price is the expected price range for the car. It’s just an estimate, and the real sale price can end up being different."}},{"startTime":1015.7,"endTime":1025.8,"type":"car","title":"1961 Morris Minor Million","url":"/cars/morris/minor","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/1950_Morris_Minor_Convertible.jpg","quote":"This is a 1961 Morris Minor Million. So this was made to celebrate, guess what, the millionth Morris Minor made.","canonicalId":"car:morris:minor","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Morris Minor is a classic British compact car, and the “Minor Million” is a special 1961 celebration edition. It was made to mark the millionth Morris Minor produced, so it’s more about heritage and rarity than modern performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a special Morris Minor made in 1961. It was built to celebrate a big production milestone, so it’s a collectible piece of British car history.","imageAttribution":"Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1061.1,"endTime":1066.2,"type":"term","title":"nought to 60 time","url":"/glossary/nought-to-60-time","quote":"Oh, the thing on the back, the one in the six noughts, I thought that was it's nought to 60 time. It's still going, yeah.","canonicalId":"term:nought-to-60-time","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Nought to 60 time” is a performance metric measuring how many seconds it takes to accelerate from 0 mph to 60 mph. The speaker initially misreads the “one and six noughts” as a performance figure, but it’s actually part of the commemorative numbering/badging.","simplifiedExplanation":"“0 to 60 time” is how fast a car gets from standing still to 60 mph. In this case, the numbers on the car aren’t about acceleration—they’re tied to the special edition’s milestone story."}},{"startTime":1216.8,"endTime":1220.9,"type":"concept","title":"guided for 30 to 40,000","url":"/glossary/guided-for-30-to-40-000","quote":"The Series 3 Espreys are quite quick.\n[1216.8s]  Now, this was guided for 30 to 40,000\n[1220.9s]  and it got 27,500, 63,000.","canonicalId":"concept:guided-for-30-to-40-000","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Auction “guides” are the expected price range set by the auction house before bidding. It helps buyers understand whether a car is likely to sell at a premium, at market, or below expectations. In this segment, they compare the guide to the actual sale results.","simplifiedExplanation":"At auctions, they often give a “price guide” before bidding starts. It’s basically an estimate of what the car should sell for. Then they compare that estimate to what it actually ended up costing."}},{"startTime":1304.0,"endTime":1308.2,"type":"term","title":"guided at 35 to 40,000","url":"/glossary/guided-at-35-to-40-000","quote":"And this one was guided at 35 to 40,000. And this went for 42,000.","canonicalId":"term:guided-at-35-to-40-000","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Guided at 35 to 40,000” describes an auction estimate range (a forecast of what the vehicle is expected to sell for). Auction guidance helps set expectations for bidders before the final hammer price.","simplifiedExplanation":"That phrase means the auction house expected the car to sell somewhere around that price range. It’s not the final price—just a prediction to guide buyers."}},{"startTime":1308.2,"endTime":1311.2,"type":"concept","title":"went for 42,000","url":"/glossary/went-for-42-000","quote":"And this one was guided at 35 to 40,000. And this went for 42,000. 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But I think these Vauxhall Lotus Carltons, they're really interesting cars.","canonicalId":"concept:project-car","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “project car” is a vehicle that needs significant work—often cosmetic restoration, mechanical repairs, or both—before it can be enjoyed or driven reliably. In this segment, the speaker frames the car as a major restoration candidate due to its severe condition."}},{"startTime":1512.1,"endTime":1515.0,"type":"concept","title":"guided for 12,000 to 15,000 pounds","url":"/glossary/guided-for-12-000-to-15-000-pounds","quote":"It was guided for 12,000 to 15,000 pounds and somebody was very lucky to snap that up for 10,688.","canonicalId":"concept:guided-for-12-000-to-15-000-pounds","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An auction “guide” range is an estimate of what the seller expects the car to fetch. It’s not a guarantee, but it helps buyers gauge whether a lot is likely to sell at a premium or bargain relative to expectations."}},{"startTime":1555.5,"endTime":1558.0,"type":"car","title":"Ferrari 308 GT4","url":"/cars/ferrari/308-gts","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/1980_Ferrari_308_GTS.jpg","quote":"who are a yellow frog-eye sprite, yellow Corvette, [1555.5s] yellow Ferrari 308 GT4 and a yellow Dino.","canonicalId":"car:ferrari:308-gts","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Ferrari 308 GT4 is a mid-engine grand tourer from Ferrari’s 308 family, notable for being a more practical (for a Ferrari) 2+2 compared with many of its peers. It’s also a popular “classic Ferrari” because of its distinctive styling and V8 character.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ferrari 308 GT4 is a classic Ferrari sports car with a V8 engine. It’s known for its cool design and for being a bit more usable than some other Ferraris.","imageAttribution":"Sherwin (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1566.1,"endTime":1574.7,"type":"concept","title":"rally plate","url":"/glossary/rally-plate","quote":"I bought my drive-it date rally plate last night, [1568.3s] you know, that's coming up on the 26th of April, [1570.2s] drive-it day, it's a fundraiser thing,","canonicalId":"concept:rally-plate","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “rally plate” in this context is a special plate you purchase to participate in the drive-it day rally events. It functions like an entry/participation token and is tied to fundraising proceeds.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “rally plate” here is a special plate you buy so you can take part in the event. It’s part of how the organizers track participation and raise money."}},{"startTime":1568.3,"endTime":1573.0,"type":"concept","title":"drive-it day","url":"/glossary/drive-it-day","quote":"you know, that's coming up on the 26th of April, [1570.2s] drive-it day, it's a fundraiser thing, [1572.2s] it's a sort of kick-off to the start of the season really.","canonicalId":"concept:drive-it-day","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Drive-it day” is described here as a fundraiser and a kickoff event for the driving season. The key concept is that participants buy a rally plate and then take part in organized events around the country.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Drive-it day” sounds like a charity event where people drive their cars to help raise money. You get involved by buying a special plate and joining the scheduled meet-ups."}},{"startTime":1650.4,"endTime":1652.5,"type":"car","title":"Austin A35","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/1954_Austin_A35.jpg","quote":"Yeah, Mark LaBelle on Instagram jumped in on this,\n\nhe said an Austin A35, preferably one in a teapot colour.","canonicalId":"car:austin-a35","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Austin A35 is a small British car from Austin, best known as a post-war-era compact that became popular with enthusiasts. It’s often discussed today as a “guilty pleasure” because it’s charming and characterful, even if it’s not what most people would consider a performance or luxury choice.","imageAttribution":"Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1677.4,"endTime":1679.1,"type":"concept","title":"rust along the sills","url":"/glossary/rust-along-the-sills","quote":"Yeah, the really nice A35s, they used to rust along the sills terribly, so I think they used to collapse in the middle","canonicalId":"concept:rust-along-the-sills","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Rust along the sills refers to corrosion in the rocker panels/lower side structure of the car. Because sills are part of the car’s body structure, heavy rust there can lead to loss of rigidity and, in severe cases, structural collapse.","simplifiedExplanation":"Sills are the lower metal sections along the sides of the car. If they rust badly, the car can get weak and unsafe, not just ugly."}},{"startTime":1690.9,"endTime":1706.2,"type":"car","title":"Austin 3L","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/1985_Austin_FX4_2.3L_%2850998034033%29.jpg","quote":"Now Christopher Stevens 892 says, his guilty pleasure would be a 1968 Austin 3L, now he reckons they're very underrated, reliable, comfortable, roomy, self-leveling suspension... let's have a quick look at one here, Austin 3L, I mean they weren't that successful in period","canonicalId":"car:austin-3l","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Austin 3L is a mid/late-1960s Austin saloon that’s often discussed as a quirky, underappreciated “guilty pleasure” classic. 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