That Is An Ugly Roller!
About this episode
Max and Matt dive into the world of classic cars, focusing on the ugliest offenders in automotive history. They discuss the notorious Rolls-Royce Camargue and its design flaws, alongside other contenders like the Daimler Dart and Ford Anglia. The episode also touches on the often-overlooked MG F, exploring its potential as a modern classic. Additionally, they debate the best warm-up routines for classic cars, weighing the pros and cons of idling versus driving. Listeners are encouraged to share their opinions on these controversial designs and car care practices.
Why are some classics so ugly? How long should you warm up your car for? Can you feel the difference after a service? And as they’re so cheap, should we start giving an F about the MGF? Just some of the questions bugging Max and Matt. So join them for some answers, some questionable facts and lots of opinions. All in all, just great classic car chat. Hit play!
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Rolls-Royce Camargue
"... arguably one of the world's ugliest. Rolls-Royce Camargue. Oh, OK, I see what you mean."
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
"...tarters. I mean, it was 230 kilograms more than a silver shadow that it was based on. And it's just too big a des..."
XK120 Jaguar Xj12S
"And this is the most expensive car in the world, remember? It cost five Jaguar XJ-12s, yet they managed to make it so ugly that it's kind of always been an embarrassment for Rolls-Royce, I think."
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
"...ou also designed the Fit 130 Coupe and the Lancia Monte Carlo. So both designs are the 70s."
Minor Morris Minor
"...l looked ugly. I'm glad to see you've not put the Morris Minor on this list,"
Ford Anglia
"...ng else on here that is a British classic, a Ford Anglia. What's the matter with you?"
Citroen Ami
"...looking car, the Anglia. Yeah, but you've had the Citroen Ami on here before, and you've gone, oh, look at that..."
Ford Granada
"Talking of dodgy thoughts, you remember the Granada sort of morphed into something, didn't it, which ..."
Ford Scorpio
"...han the latest Granada. Have a look at this, 1998 Ford Scorpio. And I never quite understood these"
Jaguar Stype
"But it doesn't look much better either. It's an S-type and there's a Ford connection with this, isn't there?"
Aston Martin DB5
"...t's talk about Aston. You know, let's go from the DB5 to this clunker from the 80s, Aston Martin Lagond..."
Aston Martin Lagonda
"...he DB5 to this clunker from the 80s, Aston Martin Lagonda. Now, we saw this one, the white one,"
Ford Angler
"...haven't done a crush or caress for a while. Maybe Ford Angler. Ford Angler."
Lotus Elise
"...ine as the K-series. And it was used in the Lotus Elise as well as the gearbox. So it's a good engine,"
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