Behind The Glass
Seen Through Glass
Last episode 24 days agoReturning summer 2026!Behind The Glass is an automotive podcast, hosted by automotive YouTuber, Sam (SeenThroughGlass) and used car dealer, Tony (Gravelwood Car Sales). Each week they take a light hearted look and everything going on in the car world, often providing industry scoops, making outlandish statements about various cars, arguing over manual vs automatic or new vs old and generally having fun. It's like listening to your friend and his grumpy uncle having an often heated conversation in the pub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes (353)
[S4, E34] Goodwood Review & Why I’m Selling My 911
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I review the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed! We discuss:0:00 Intro02:00 - Selling My 911 (https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2004-porsche-911-996-40th-anniversary-3)06:30 - The Negative Side Of Social Media20:00 - How Was Goodwood Festival of Speed 202126:30 - Aston Martin Valkyrie29:30 - Lamborghini SCV1231:30 - Rimac Nevera32:30 - Bugatti Rimac38:15 - McLaren Artura38:45 - Maserati MC2040:30 - Lotus Emira47:45 - INEOS Grenadier52:00 - Genesis57:00 - Huracan STO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E33] Are Manual Gearboxes Now Pointless? #BTGLive
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglass0:00 - http://coincorner.com/STG05:30 - DriveTheWorld Carrera T06:30 - My Abarth Track Days10:45 - New Abarth Essesse14:00 - Are Manuals Now Pointless?24:30 - Ceramic Pro (https://www.ceramicpro.co.uk/stg)26:30 - Everrati 91134:00 - Lotus Emira35:30 - Goodwood Is Back37:00 - The Best Cars Supercar Manufacturers Have Made38:00 - What’s The Best McLaren Ever Made?43:00 - Speciale or 675LT?45:00 - What’s The Best Ferrari Ever Made?52:30 - What’s The Best Lamborghini Ever Made?57:00 - What’s The Best Porsche Ever Made? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AUSTRIAN GP REACTION! Why I Wanted Hamilton To Retire This Year
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week Paul and I review the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix. We discuss the following:0:00 - Intro03:00 - Verstappen’s Dominance Continues05:45 - Hamilton Is Staying!13:45 - The ‘Problem’ With Russell18:30 - Ocon19:00 - Mazepin’s Humour21:15 - Vettel & Raikonnen26:45 - Russell29:30 - ALL The Penalties33:30 - Ricciardo34:30- Hamilton36:45 - Bottas Finally Turned Up40:00 - Norris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E32] FINANCE SPECIAL: How To Finance Modern Classics, EVs & Interest Only
This week we are joined by Tim from Magnitude Finance to catchup on the latest car news but also ask him some of your finance questions:0:00 - Intro0:37 - Tim's Tesla02:15 - Behind The Glass LIVE (https://seenthroughglass.online/behind-the-glass-live/)05:00 - Ferrari 296 GTB11:15 - Is The V8 Ferrari Now Dead?15:45 - Aston Martin Vantage F118:00 - Valkyrie AMR Pro21:30 - 992 GTS vs GT327:30 - What Cars Have Strong Finance Residuals?30:00 - Financing Modern Classics35:00 - Interest Only Finance?37:30 - Should You Finance A 'Cheap' Car39:30 - Financing An EV41:30 - Financing via a dealer or independent?45:00 - Finance AffordabilityThinking of financing a car? Check out the Magnitude finance calculator: https://bit.ly/Magnitude_Finance-STG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
STYRIAN GP REACTION! The Return Of Red Bull Dominance?
This week Paul and I review the Styrian Grand Prix... possibly the most boring race of the year so far? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E31] Most Underrated Cars
Tony is back and this week we discuss:0:00 - http://coincorner.com/STG03:15 - I Got Married06:15 - Taking A Taycan On A Supercar Tour15:00 - Tony's Trip To Scotland In A Turbo S21:20 - BTG LIVE: https://www.seenthroughglass.com/behind-the-glass-live/24:30 - Roma vs Bentley vs DB11 vs 911 Turbo30:00 - 992 GT3 Touring34:00 - The Hybrid V6 Ferrari35:30 - My Huayra Experience40:00 - The Most Underrated Cars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FRENCH GP REACTION: Did Bottas Cost Hamilton A Win?
Paul and I sit down to review the French Grand Prix. We discuss the following:0:00 - Intro02:15 - This Season Gets Better And Better06:00 - Schumacher & Mazepin08:45 - Leclerc 10:25 - Ocon15:15 - Russell16:45 - Stroll & Vettel20:45 - Gasly26:00 - Ricciardo29:00 - Bottas35:45 - Perez37:15 - Hamilton & Verstappen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E30] Is Now The Time To Invest In Modern Classics?
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week Tony is away so I am joined by Richard Groves from Active Digital for a modern classics special. We discuss:0:00 - Intro0:45 - ActiveDigital AirPods winner02:45 - Richard's Subaru 22B06:00 - Bugatti Chiron Supersport08:30 - Maserati Granturismo EV11:00 - BMW Return To Le Mans16:00 - Ferrari's Hybrid V619:45 - Richard's Car Collecting Story26:00 - Is Now The Time To Invest In Modern Classics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E29] We Rate Even More Of Your Rides
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I rate more of your rides!0:00 - Intro03:59 - Maserati Quattroporte S08:35 - UP Gti11:27 - Nissan Micra13:54 - 458 & X3M18:21 - Fiesta ST19:56 - McLaren 765LT23:58 - https://www.coincorner.com/stg (Sponsored)25:36 - BMW 320i27:48 - Porsche 996 4S30:18 - Ferrari 360 Modena33:29 - Porsche 997 GTS35:24 - Fiesta ST37:13 - Alfa Romeo 8C39:49 - BMW E39 M544:08 - Alfa Romeo 4C45:29 - BMW M4 DTM48:05 - Audi S1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BAKU GP REACTION! Hamilton Cracking Under The Pressure?
Paul and I review the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E28] CAR NEWS: RR Boat Tail, M4 Convertible & Expensive McLarens
This week Tony and I discuss:0:00 - Intro0:35 - Our EV Special06:00 - Indy 50010:45 - Return Of The Geneva Motor Show14:45 - BMW M4 Convertible15:30 - New Car Production Delays19:45 - McLaren Elva Has A Windscreen20:45 - Expensive McLaren 765LT25:30 - Project One Is Road Testing27:30 - CUPRA Formentor (Sponsored)32:45 - Rolls Royce Boat Tail37:00 - Lamborghini For Sale?40:00 - Ferrari 812 GTS42:30 - Kimera 037 Stradale43:00 - Where Are The Affordable RestoMods? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E27] EV Special: Is The World REALLY Ready To Go Electric?
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I are joined by Sam Clarke from GridServe to do a deep dive on the world of electric vehicles and more importantly, the infrastructure around them. Here's what we discussed:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Introducing Our Guest04:00 - Why Are We Doing An EV Special?05:00 - Sam ‘Ruins’ Tony06:00 - Is The National Grid Going To Fry?10:30 - The “Problem" With Electric Cars15:00 - The EV Barrier To Entry18:00 - Is Charging Getting More Expensive?23:30 - Can The Infrastructure Keep Up With Demand?27:00 - Why Is Charging So Complicated?28:15 - https://www.coincorner.com/stg35:00 - Are Teslas Still The Best?38:30 - Battery Life41:30 - Used or Second Hand EVs45:30 - The Cost Of Owning An EV52:30 - Are EVs Really Environmentally Friendly56:00 - Summary & Patreon QuestionsIf you want to follow Sam:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/samclarke946 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did Leclerc Crash On Purpose? [Monaco Grand Prix Reaction]
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassIn this episode Paul and I review the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix. We discuss:0:00 - Intro02:15 - The Most Boring Race Ever?05:15 - Charles Leclerc19:30 - Bottas22:00 - Schumacher24:00 - Tsunoda25:00 - Ricciardo33:30 - Hamilton36:00 - Vettel38:00 - Perez & Drivers Not Willing To Take Risks39:00 - Verstappen, Sainz, Norris Podium53:00 - Should F1 Still Race At Monaco? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E26] Is Now The Best Time To Sell A Supercar?
Want to win a set of AirPods Pro? Head over to the Active Digital YouTube channel and leave a comment under their latest video (giveaway ends 31st May):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII0yD3YpulFQMEq0L42LIwThis week Tony and I discuss the following:0:00 - Intro0:36 - Active Digital Giveaway:03:00 - The Return Of The F-Type07:45 - Supercar Driver's Season Opener15:00 - McLaren's Gulf Livery18:30 - Alfa GTAm26:00 - The Leonard Collection33:00 - 'There Has Never Been A Better Time To Sell A Supercar'37:30 - Reviewing The Leonard Collection Auction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E25] The Best Selling Cars of All Time!
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss: 03:00 - Thank you for the support!05:30 - Behind The Glass LIVE10:30 - Tony’s AMG GTR Pro14:30 - Was Tony Tempted By a McLaren18:00 - Upcoming Road Trips23:00 - The Best Selling Cars Of All Time35:00 - VW Polo GTI37:00 - Macan EV39:00 - Toyota GR Super Sport40:00 - Lotus Evija Test Mule42:00 - Corvette C8 Coming To The UK44:00 - Ferrari Finance Deals? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Portuguese & Spanish Grand Prix Reaction!
This week, Paul and I review the recent Portuguese & Spanish Grand Prix! We discuss:01:30 - Our apology for missing an episode03:15 - The 'boring' Portuguese Grand Prix08:45 - Our fears for a boring Spanish Grand Prix11:30 - Our predictions for the Spanish Grand Prix12:15 - Tsunoda16:30 - Mazepin20:05 - Schumacher23:00 - Alonso24:15 - Latifi24:45 - Giovinazzi26:30 - Russell27:15 - Vettel27:45 - Stroll & Raikonnen29:45 - Gasly30:45 - Ocon31:40 - Norris32:30 - Ricciardo34:30 - Perez37:15 - Leclerc40:15 - Bottas45:22 - Hamilton & Verstappen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E24] What Is The Best GT Car & Financing An SF90
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassIf you want to know more about the Pirelli P Zero Experience, click here:https://pzeroexperience.pirelli.com/en-ww/circuits/silverstone?utm_source=dem&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=uk_202104_pzero_experience&utm_content=seenthroughglassThis week Tony and I discuss;00:00 - Welcome & Patreon Update05:30 - My Defender 90 Experience14:20 - 16M vs Speciale Aperta19:30 - Has the Speciale Lost Its Appeal?22:30 - 812 Competizione Aperta25:00 - Financing An SF9028:15 - Why We Always Want More Cars?31:30 - Lotus Emira35:00 - Bentley Continental GT Speed43:30 - What Is The Best GT Car?52:16 - SF90 Finance Figures (From Magnitude) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E23] CAR NEWS: Ferrari 812 VS, 992 GT3 Reviews, Formula E's Disaster
This week Tony and I discuss:01:30 - My Trip To Yorkshire05:30 - Tony Wants To Sell Your Car!07:30 - Shmee's Episode09:45 - McLaren GT15:00 - 718 Cayman GTS18:45 - 992 GT3 Reviews Are In!22:00 - Ferrari 812 Version Speciale (Competizione)27:30 - EV Infastructure35:00 - Formula E's Disaster43:00 - What Does It Take To Be Great Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E22] How Does Shmee150 Decide Which Cars To Buy?
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglass01:30 - Shmee Is Back From America05:40 - Koenigsegg Gemera09:30 - Shmee's Thoughts On EVs14:00 - Formula E & Future For Cars16:30 - McLaren Are At It Again (720S Deal)25:30 - Why Is Tim Buying A Lamborghini31:00 - How Does Tim Decide What Cars To Buy43:00 - Is Tim's Mentality Changing?48:00 - GR Yaris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emilia Romagna [Imola] GP Reaction!
Paul and I catchup on a chaotic Grand Prix at Imola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E21] The Best YouTuber Car Collections?
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week Tony and I discuss:01:45 - My First 'Convoy' of the Year03:30 - Is The AMG GT-R Black Series To Quiet?09:30 - My 250 SWB Experience18:00 - We Rate YouTuber Car Collections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E20] The Best Pre-2010 Cars To Buy?
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassThis week we discuss:01:00 - STG Coffee04:00 - Tony's New Car05:15 - Toyota GR 8608:10 - Toyota Smashing Life?10:00 - Mercedes AMG Project One12:30 - How Much Faster Can Hypercars Get?17:45 - Extreme E21:15 - Seaspiracy & Container Ships26:30 - Best Automotive April Fools 202133:00 - The Best Pre-2010 Cars (According to Autocar)Here is the Autocar article: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/noughties-nice-best-pre-2010-used-cars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E19] When Were Supercars At Their Best?
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglassIn this week's episode, we discuss the following:01:00 - The BTG F1 series02:15 - Road Trip Season Is Coming!05:30 - Best Manufacturer Events We’ve Attended12:00 - What Does It Mean For Our Favourite Brands Going Electric18:45 - When Were Supercars At Their Best?26:00 - Best Used Cars Under £35k29:30 - Road Trip Advice33:45 - Do Modifications Increase Or Decrease A Cars Value36:45 - Is All The New Technology In Cars A Disaster Waiting To Happen?42:15 - Most Underrated Cars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bahrain Grand Prix Reaction!
We review the Bahrain Grand Prix and discuss:03:30 - Mazepin06:15 - Alonso10:00 - Latifi11:35 - Gasly13:45 - Schumacher15:00 - Vettel21:20 - Russell22:00 - Ocon23:00 - Giovinazzi23:15 - Raikonnen24:35 - Stroll26:20 - Tsunoda30:10 - Sainz31:15 - Ricciardo35:00 - Leclerc40:00 - Perez43:00 - Norris44:45 - Bottas45:00 - Verstappen & Hamilton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[S4, E18] British Car Icons! ...As Decided By Tony
This week Tony and I discuss:01:49 - Audi S309:00 - Mustang Mach 113:00 - Mercedes SL15:30 - E-Type Reborn 60th Anniversary18:15 - South African Project725:15 - Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car Edition29:30 - Lotus Evija's Sound33:00 - British Car Icons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.