Love this live format. Nothing is lost when put in front of a crowd which is a testament to how organic and authentic the normal podcast is. Just need Manish there!
Gents, I would just like to thank you for all the effort that goes in to making these podcasts (nevermind a live show). The 5 of you bring solid gold content each week and in a world where petrol has become a bad word, I really just want to thank you for keeping my passion alive. ❤
Neil Clifford clearly a man of taste. I had the e39 M5 & Clio Trophy two car garage for a 2 year spell together (2014-2016) and they were an impeccable pairing. M5 sold and sorely missed, Clio still going strong!
I tune in for Manish's passionate outbursts, and soaring music recommendations (that violin concerto makes my whole flipping body hum) ...am gutted this week. Can we get a double dose of Manish next week please? Or at least two songs. Edit: Just finished listening, now my concerns seem selfish. I hope it's nothing too serious with him, much love and all the best
Amongst weather from a British summer, flashing set lights, Neil's del-monsheikh suit and the side profile of a man swilling beer as you talk amongst yourselves, it felt like a level up of the same excellent weekly car-fuffle cast. Can't wait for Manish to join on the next one
Mr Lovett! Point of order sir. It's a ToRaNa (Australian Indegenous peoples word for 'to fly') I understand you may have had a few sherries on board when you read it so all is forgiven😁 Yesterday we had a premium example of said vehicle at our Classic Car Owner's of Victoria, Cars and Coffee. It opened at 8.30 am with 250 spots available inside and by 9.00 all bays were filled. I love car people. They're happy to go a little 'off piste' much like meself. Keep up the amazing work team and all our best to Manish. If I wasn't such an IT numpty, I would have added a photo of the SLR.
This podcast is just so beautiful even a man down. I'm distraught to hear that Neil has bailed on the B5 GT Tourer, it's a proper hero car despite being ridiculous money and about to be upended by the new M5 Touring and that Chris is considering chopping the M5 CS. Great work again, chaps. P.S. loving the music choices so sod the haters.
I was at the live podcast recording and throughly enjoyed it. I hope everyone got out the field ok. I felt like a dick in my Nissan patrol being the first to leave but my whinging mate needed to go for some reason. It was funny Neil mentioned he liked The 1975 for his music choice as I’m one of their truck drivers. In fact I was driving back from a festival they’d played in Finland listening to the podcast when the live recording tickets were mentioned. I can be away months at a time and the podcast is my piece of home that keeps me company on the road. Keep up the great work. Many thanks.
I had a 2020 Alfa Giulia Quad, midnight blue, for 2 years, Chris. No electric or mechanical problems whatsoever. With an Akrapovic on, it sounds sublime and yet has a comfy ride. Had to let it go for a roomier family car 😢. All the best!
@@v8jlz A Cayenne. Ignore my follies. An Alfa GQF is a super family car, easily seats 4 adults, takes on 2 bags. If you are looking at a 2020 model, I recommend adding the Akrapovic exhaust (the A/N modes are quiet, the D mode is not loud either), and also consider suspension/coil overs, because I felt it sat too high out of the factory. I think later models have a better ride height.
Two things I look forward to on a Friday. The traditional bacon roll at work, and the Collecting Cars Podcast! 🙌🙌 I’m sure it takes a lot to make these, but please keep them going as you/the podcast brings so much joy to us all.
BMW 540i E39, brilliant. Worked with BMW testing cars around the world, engineers that cared about the product, wanted to make the best vehicles in the world and make sure the customers enjoyed the products
Convertibles with the top down, like motorcycles, have a narrow weather window where they are enjoyable instead of a chore. Primarily for me it's at night, a cool, but not cold evening, driving around the city, the open air ambiance is like magic. I have been chasing that feeling for years, and cannot be replicated without a convertible.
Totally agree. My favourite trip of the whole of last year was driving my Atom from Edinburgh to Dumfries through the dark feeling the temperature changes on my face as I drove under trees. It was a fantastic experience.
Agreed. Drop tops are best in temperate climes, as stated in the film. Even rain in a Seven isn't much of an issue as long as the car is moving above 30mph or so. Even stuck in traffic a tonneau keeps most of the cockpit dry and if you're wearing a waterproof there's really not that much exposure in a shower. It amuses other road users too, in a light-hearted way!
Nailed it in the first minute or so. I'm a mechnical engineer. I know exactly how chassis torsional rigidity works, and the terrible aero of an open roof. I will always choose an convertible over a coupe. They simply feel more speical.
Collecting Manish, or perhaps Collecting brown trousers?! 😅 also Chris Cooper needs to sue his laptop provider because he looks 10 years younger on a proper camera!
Love these Podcasts. Great to meet Neil Clifford (lovely guy) in the Goodwood Supercar Paddock on Fridays FOS. As the owner of an 05 SLK 55 AMG it was nice to hear the guys extolling the virtues of roof down motoring. P.s Looking forward to episode 28 and the return of Manesh.
Collecting Addicts addict 🙋♂️😏 I vaguely remember reading or watching an interview with the footballer Andy Cole on how he'd bought a new E39 M5 which was black with tan... but sold it just a few months later to another footballer for alot less because he just couldn't get on with it... go figure 🤷♂️
And thanks. I was just deciding whether to trade the E46 330 CI Convertible on an E92 M3 or an E93 M3. Its the E93 now. I have just turned 61 and therefore, I now can because you've all said I can. I now just need to convince the House Manager.
Well done Neil, at last an Englishman who dresses with sartorial elegance during the Summer! The show wasn’t too bad either - a commendable effort in atrocious weather! I did miss Manish though - the voice of reason…
It was Konstantin Chernenko who was caricatured, along with Ronald Reagan, in the Frankie Goes to Hollywood "Two Tribes" video. Mikhail Gorbachev came along a little later.
I was probably old from birth since first car was a convertible and kept convertibles since, 100% agree Convertibles make all journeys more fun and sense of occasion!
My two convertibles were a '64 AH Sprite and a Mk2.5 (MB) MX5. Loved em both due to; 50mph seemed like 100mph The smells of country drives Come to a stop and people actually spoke to you. The ease of jumping in/out sans roof.
Mk2 NB MX5 represent, 1.8L in British Racing Green was my best ever car easily, hope to own another someday, even though Harris would chastise me for not getting an MR2 instead. I drove it with the top down even in rain (above 50mph you stay dry) and snow, sliding all over the place on the way up mountains to ski with the top down, yeah it's cold, and you might end up in a snow bank every once in a while, but what a feeling! And it puts a smile on everyone else's face too
My 2016 X5 with 7 seats and towbar is a keeper. Was 30k or so and I can’t think of a better all round car. My 520d with all the toys before that was also brilliant
Another top podcast (is it a podcast if you watch it on TH-cam?). Keep up the good work and hopefully you'll do another live one of these over the summer..
I could’ve sworn I heard him, pass me at Goodwood, and he was just wearing a hoodie with the hood up over his head. I didn’t get a look at his face, but it sure sounded like him.
I came to this via the collecting cars TH-cam channel. Didn’t realise until a few episodes in that it actually started as a podcast! I much prefer seeing the guys in addition to hearing them, so have continued tuning in via TH-cam. ( you get the pictures of the cars too, which is useful!)
I think Ed has a bit of a man crush on Chris H. Glad to know he is nice to him in private as in public he bullies, demeans and belittles him. If I treated my friends like that i wouldn't have any! Great to see the guys on decent cameras and wish this time it could have been longer, it flows better when they are all together. Very much miss Manish
Harris: "The E32 7 series had a 100 litre tank, fill that up and don't need to fill up again for a month" Yeah right. I had one, a 735i, and I filled it to the brim and exactly 3 hours later I'd used it all up. Admittedly that was covering a distance of 400 miles on a near empty A8 Autobahn at Vmax the whole time at an average of 133.3mph. Considering those numbers, I'd say I did well. In a turbo car doing those speeds I'd have been lucky to achieve 150 miles before needing to fill up again. I did try it in a turbo car once, I averaged 4mpg, but that was (almost) keeping up with a Diablo at 186mph. Remind me why I made my id veemacks again.
I don’t know how it happened but the five of you have managed to strike a great balance in personalities. My better half doesn’t understand why it takes me so long to clean the kitchen on a Friday evening and why I’m laughing to myself while I do it. You guys are ace🤌
I own a convertible which is also a BMW, I can agree there is nothing like driving a convertible when the weather is right, it’s just the best and I would hate to be in a fixed roof when the weather is good. BMW do still make the best drivers cars and they are leagues ahead of quality compared to their German rivals.
I too grew up with BMW in the family (from 1967 onwards - 2000TiLux followed by countless 2002's and E21's) eventually running a BMW Dealership through the 80'sto early 90's. BMW no longer have a single vehicle that I would want to own...thank god for classic BMW's which still have a classy look. Slightly uncomfortable about what BMW ownership says about you with modern BMW's. Have to say that having been a Mercedes-Benz owner for the last 30 years, I no longer like their design language either.
This is the only thing that I watch at 1x speed, everything else is at either 1.25x or 1.5x. To make it last longer I'd listen at 0.5x if it didn't make it sound like they're all steaming drunk 😂
Another GREAT episode & it was so nice seeing all of you together (except Manish) just wish this would have been longer. It would be a dream to have dinner with Y'all, I'd just sit back & take in the excellence.
The Bulgin book is unobtainable. You 5 have the resources and nouse to get it reprinted, or at least published as an e-book. LJK Setright book same. And why isn’t there a collection of Frankel’s best pieces? A project for a resting presenter who loves fine car prose? Or a film-maker who cherishes fine writing? One of you could run the idea past his 2 boys. One might love it.
Sorry if I'm an outlier but I much prefer the non-live version - somehow seems more natural while this had a more forced feel. But either way it's great. Of course.
Clifford - just get the 520d touring with nicer leather. Or maybe the 530d as that’s the 6 cylinder. Why is a 30 petrol still a 4 pot and not called a 28i ?
Convertibles in the UK with rain most of the time, are like getting Christmas present when sun is shining and the roof is down. But personally would never buy one😂😊
Waxing lyrical about the atrocious floor hinged 911 pedals is absurd. 911 owners be describing their gear lever like, "yes, it has such a nice shaft, a bit longer than my own, I can actually hear it whisper in my ear when I shift, it's dynamic, lucid, falls close to hand"
This unnamed former television presenter should consider the Suzuki Swift Sport. Light, chuckable, and very cheap to run. Looks great, never goes wrong.
If only BMW could fix and add steering feel/feedback in again. That's the BIGGEST thing holding them back. Just very little involvement anymore despite having excellent drivetrains.
Given the caveat that no-one cares what I think, I really wasn't all that about this gig - too much waffle, too little substance. I was 3/4 the way through and about to leave and then CH rescued it by talking about (possibly) one of the best car journalists, Russell Bulgin. Once upon a time, he spent an entire column's worth of print (in Car magazine) celebrating the work of unknown people who finessed the action of wind-up windows and door-shut lines in a humdrum Japanese car. Bulgin was a genuine talent and I still miss his columns.
Not fond of convertibles....if its something flash, you are asking for some prick to Gob on you when driving in town, and in the case of old cars (e.g. my old 64 AC) water dripping onto my leg from the ill fitting, flapping hood. Or being cooked from the sun above and the heat from the headers soaking through the floor on the rare hot day. Misery! Rather have a sunroof on a tintop.
what interesting that car reviewer dont point out how terrible or crap that the manufacture use on there cars. i think we need a mechanic review on what car was built the best for service or overhauling. as i came across so many car with rubbish hardware or shit engine bay design. we dont talk about why the manufacture uses torq head bolts or hex head bolts or evens why different thread or hardware that either imperial or metric. no matter how amazing the car is if the mechanic has a tough time servicing your car how is that the best on the market. if its practical to drive but a nightmare to maintain
I was oblivious to, or at least not around for, the pedigree that made BMW fanboys love them so much but I have to admit in the current market I can't think of a better brand of car, in the mass market anyway.
“BMW still makes the best cars”?!?! Oh C’mon!! You’re on the pay Chris surely?!? XM, i7, M2, M3, M3 CSL, M4 and iX are just absolute rubbish. The looks will grow on you. No they won’t, because fortunately there are people looking after those BMWs that are worth keeping.
Is Neil delusional? LA is not meant for convertibles? California and LA specifically arguably has the most prefect weather (year round) for convertibles.
I'm so glad Neil refused to acknowledge the 'Collecting Cars Gilet' memo, and opt for such a rascal suit. Sensational.
Love this live format. Nothing is lost when put in front of a crowd which is a testament to how organic and authentic the normal podcast is. Just need Manish there!
And what’s great about it being live is hearing people laugh while I laugh means I’m not the only saddo. 😅
Manish was missed, otherwise great discussion of topics that take us away from the dull daily stuff, thank you.
Agree!
Gents, I would just like to thank you for all the effort that goes in to making these podcasts (nevermind a live show). The 5 of you bring solid gold content each week and in a world where petrol has become a bad word, I really just want to thank you for keeping my passion alive. ❤
Neil Clifford clearly a man of taste. I had the e39 M5 & Clio Trophy two car garage for a 2 year spell together (2014-2016) and they were an impeccable pairing.
M5 sold and sorely missed, Clio still going strong!
I tune in for Manish's passionate outbursts, and soaring music recommendations (that violin concerto makes my whole flipping body hum) ...am gutted this week. Can we get a double dose of Manish next week please? Or at least two songs. Edit: Just finished listening, now my concerns seem selfish. I hope it's nothing too serious with him, much love and all the best
So happy for Chris cooper that he finally has his collecting cars garments 😂
I agree but where are ours?
Hope Manish is OK. Another great one chaps keep it up 👏💚.
Amongst weather from a British summer, flashing set lights, Neil's del-monsheikh suit and the side profile of a man swilling beer as you talk amongst yourselves, it felt like a level up of the same excellent weekly car-fuffle cast. Can't wait for Manish to join on the next one
Mr Lovett! Point of order sir. It's a ToRaNa (Australian Indegenous peoples word for 'to fly') I understand you may have had a few sherries on board when you read it so all is forgiven😁 Yesterday we had a premium example of said vehicle at our Classic Car Owner's of Victoria, Cars and Coffee. It opened at 8.30 am with 250 spots available inside and by 9.00 all bays were filled. I love car people. They're happy to go a little 'off piste' much like meself. Keep up the amazing work team and all our best to Manish.
If I wasn't such an IT numpty, I would have added a photo of the SLR.
This podcast is just so beautiful even a man down. I'm distraught to hear that Neil has bailed on the B5 GT Tourer, it's a proper hero car despite being ridiculous money and about to be upended by the new M5 Touring and that Chris is considering chopping the M5 CS. Great work again, chaps. P.S. loving the music choices so sod the haters.
Chris's comment about people regurgitating others opinions about cars is absolutely bang on.
My favourite podcast hands down. Love the breadth of content and the depth of the car nerd factor. Keep up the good work!
I was at the live podcast recording and throughly enjoyed it.
I hope everyone got out the field ok. I felt like a dick in my Nissan patrol being the first to leave but my whinging mate needed to go for some reason.
It was funny Neil mentioned he liked The 1975 for his music choice as I’m one of their truck drivers. In fact I was driving back from a festival they’d played in Finland listening to the podcast when the live recording tickets were mentioned.
I can be away months at a time and the podcast is my piece of home that keeps me company on the road.
Keep up the great work. Many thanks.
I had a 2020 Alfa Giulia Quad, midnight blue, for 2 years, Chris. No electric or mechanical problems whatsoever. With an Akrapovic on, it sounds sublime and yet has a comfy ride. Had to let it go for a roomier family car 😢. All the best!
I thought for a second CH was going to try to get the prototype version of the Alfa GQ that he tested in manual on TG show.
The 2020 are the improved species
What was the roomier car you swapped it for? I'm considering an Alfa GQF
@@v8jlz GQF?
@@v8jlz A Cayenne. Ignore my follies. An Alfa GQF is a super family car, easily seats 4 adults, takes on 2 bags. If you are looking at a 2020 model, I recommend adding the Akrapovic exhaust (the A/N modes are quiet, the D mode is not loud either), and also consider suspension/coil overs, because I felt it sat too high out of the factory. I think later models have a better ride height.
Two things I look forward to on a Friday. The traditional bacon roll at work, and the Collecting Cars Podcast! 🙌🙌 I’m sure it takes a lot to make these, but please keep them going as you/the podcast brings so much joy to us all.
BMW 540i E39, brilliant. Worked with BMW testing cars around the world, engineers that cared about the product, wanted to make the best vehicles in the world and make sure the customers enjoyed the products
Agreed. I once owned an E39 540i
Sport with OEM M5 wheels. What a great car. I loved every minute of ownership.
Gutted Manish is missing, but again such a great listen!!
Here we go. Over half a year and still going strong
Respect to Neil for not spilling drink on that super suit (or Edward) during his beautiful animated answers. Star Sir.
Great "live" in a field podcast! Well played to the sound person for dealing with the ambient conditions!! Good job, good people
Convertibles with the top down, like motorcycles, have a narrow weather window where they are enjoyable instead of a chore. Primarily for me it's at night, a cool, but not cold evening, driving around the city, the open air ambiance is like magic. I have been chasing that feeling for years, and cannot be replicated without a convertible.
Totally agree. My favourite trip of the whole of last year was driving my Atom from Edinburgh to Dumfries through the dark feeling the temperature changes on my face as I drove under trees. It was a fantastic experience.
Agreed. Drop tops are best in temperate climes, as stated in the film. Even rain in a Seven isn't much of an issue as long as the car is moving above 30mph or so. Even stuck in traffic a tonneau keeps most of the cockpit dry and if you're wearing a waterproof there's really not that much exposure in a shower. It amuses other road users too, in a light-hearted way!
Nailed it in the first minute or so. I'm a mechnical engineer. I know exactly how chassis torsional rigidity works, and the terrible aero of an open roof.
I will always choose an convertible over a coupe. They simply feel more speical.
I have been constantly checking my phone for this! Thank you!!
Neil Clifford nailed it … E39 M5 + Clio Trophy + that outfit - bravo 🏁
Collecting Manish, or perhaps Collecting brown trousers?! 😅 also Chris Cooper needs to sue his laptop provider because he looks 10 years younger on a proper camera!
😂 I was thinking the exact same thing.
I've currently got a B5 GT configurator open on my browser. I hope the lotto numbers come up before they finish production of them.
Two car garage is a delight.
With the exception of Neil's fantastic suit, I prefer the virtual format. Feels much more authentic and the audio quality is a cut above.
Neil - there are 5 blue over tan, brand new, 520d Tourings for sale online.
SEAL - Crazy. Remember that album. Genius.
Even Neil’s can of coffee matches his suit. The man is sharp
Wow, a live format. Can't wait to watch this later. Absolutely love the show gents. A true, passion filled podcast. Lovely.
Amazing show as always, really liked the live format, would love to be present in a future one
IMO, toe and heel/heel and toe should include a double declutch.....few do though!
Thanks gents. Great to see you all together (minus Mannish, hope all is good). Great chat as always.
Got to do the live again. Really entertaining as always.
CH 100% on E39 530i manual was the best, I drove one for 12 years, nothing has beat it for me as well since.
Love these Podcasts.
Great to meet Neil Clifford (lovely guy) in the Goodwood Supercar Paddock on Fridays FOS.
As the owner of an 05 SLK 55 AMG it was nice to hear the guys extolling the virtues of roof down motoring.
P.s Looking forward to episode 28 and the return of Manesh.
Congratulations on the live show 🎉
This episode is the first that spoke of Gordon Murray T50. Surprised it not mentioned more often considering its British
Good to see that Neil Clifford didn't get the Memo/ Dress Code and was 'Suited & Booted'. Funny as always gents.
Collecting Addicts addict 🙋♂️😏
I vaguely remember reading or watching an interview with the footballer Andy Cole on how he'd bought a new E39 M5 which was black with tan... but sold it just a few months later to another footballer for alot less because he just couldn't get on with it... go figure 🤷♂️
Good shout with the Alfa in the 2 car garage. I had an F80 M3 and a Mini Cooper S
And thanks. I was just deciding whether to trade the E46 330 CI Convertible on an E92 M3 or an E93 M3. Its the E93 now. I have just turned 61 and therefore, I now can because you've all said I can. I now just need to convince the House Manager.
As a youngster Superbike was the mag of choice John Cantlie , Sonic, inspired me greatly , what a sad tail to date. Paul
Chris Cooper fan club!
Well done Neil, at last an Englishman who dresses with sartorial elegance during the Summer! The show wasn’t too bad either - a commendable effort in atrocious weather! I did miss Manish though - the voice of reason…
Russell Bulgin's article on Senna testing rallycars in Wales circa 1986......
It was Konstantin Chernenko who was caricatured, along with Ronald Reagan, in the Frankie Goes to Hollywood "Two Tribes" video. Mikhail Gorbachev came along a little later.
I was probably old from birth since first car was a convertible and kept convertibles since, 100% agree Convertibles make all journeys more fun and sense of occasion!
My two convertibles were a '64 AH Sprite and a Mk2.5 (MB) MX5.
Loved em both due to;
50mph seemed like 100mph
The smells of country drives
Come to a stop and people actually spoke to you.
The ease of jumping in/out sans roof.
Mk2 NB MX5 represent, 1.8L in British Racing Green was my best ever car easily, hope to own another someday, even though Harris would chastise me for not getting an MR2 instead. I drove it with the top down even in rain (above 50mph you stay dry) and snow, sliding all over the place on the way up mountains to ski with the top down, yeah it's cold, and you might end up in a snow bank every once in a while, but what a feeling! And it puts a smile on everyone else's face too
My 2016 X5 with 7 seats and towbar is a keeper. Was 30k or so and I can’t think of a better all round car. My 520d with all the toys before that was also brilliant
Another top podcast (is it a podcast if you watch it on TH-cam?). Keep up the good work and hopefully you'll do another live one of these over the summer..
I could’ve sworn I heard him, pass me at Goodwood, and he was just wearing a hoodie with the hood up over his head. I didn’t get a look at his face, but it sure sounded like him.
I came to this via the collecting cars TH-cam channel. Didn’t realise until a few episodes in that it actually started as a podcast! I much prefer seeing the guys in addition to hearing them, so have continued tuning in via TH-cam. ( you get the pictures of the cars too, which is useful!)
Ed @54:27 it's a Torana not a Tonara. If you really want a Torana, get a GTR XU1
You should discuss which is your favorite modern classics and which you would own as a keeper.
Double Chris B5 GT review would make a nice video
We had a hybrid i2 series shitbox on holiday, and even that was fantastic (paradoxically)
Totally agree re old e39 . Lovely
Driving tunes: Whitehorse, the whole 'Leave no bridge unburned' album
I think Ed has a bit of a man crush on Chris H. Glad to know he is nice to him in private as in public he bullies, demeans and belittles him. If I treated my friends like that i wouldn't have any! Great to see the guys on decent cameras and wish this time it could have been longer, it flows better when they are all together. Very much miss Manish
Neil, what a G
don't ever stop doing this please
Harris: "The E32 7 series had a 100 litre tank, fill that up and don't need to fill up again for a month"
Yeah right. I had one, a 735i, and I filled it to the brim and exactly 3 hours later I'd used it all up. Admittedly that was covering a distance of 400 miles on a near empty A8 Autobahn at Vmax the whole time at an average of 133.3mph. Considering those numbers, I'd say I did well. In a turbo car doing those speeds I'd have been lucky to achieve 150 miles before needing to fill up again. I did try it in a turbo car once, I averaged 4mpg, but that was (almost) keeping up with a Diablo at 186mph. Remind me why I made my id veemacks again.
I don’t know how it happened but the five of you have managed to strike a great balance in personalities. My better half doesn’t understand why it takes me so long to clean the kitchen on a Friday evening and why I’m laughing to myself while I do it. You guys are ace🤌
Chris Cooper is one good looking bloke.
The tiny front facing camera does not do him Justice.
Behave yourself Mr Cooper. On here with the fake accounts 😂😂
I own a convertible which is also a BMW, I can agree there is nothing like driving a convertible when the weather is right, it’s just the best and I would hate to be in a fixed roof when the weather is good. BMW do still make the best drivers cars and they are leagues ahead of quality compared to their German rivals.
Keep it up guys… 👍🏻
how much was the ticket? Just curious.
Chris, forget the Renault, try the Hyundai I30N!
I too grew up with BMW in the family (from 1967 onwards - 2000TiLux followed by countless 2002's and E21's) eventually running a BMW Dealership through the 80'sto early 90's.
BMW no longer have a single vehicle that I would want to own...thank god for classic BMW's which still have a classy look.
Slightly uncomfortable about what BMW ownership says about you with modern BMW's.
Have to say that having been a Mercedes-Benz owner for the last 30 years, I no longer like their design language either.
This is the only thing that I watch at 1x speed, everything else is at either 1.25x or 1.5x. To make it last longer I'd listen at 0.5x if it didn't make it sound like they're all steaming drunk 😂
Another GREAT episode & it was so nice seeing all of you together (except Manish) just wish this would have been longer. It would be a dream to have dinner with Y'all, I'd just sit back & take in the excellence.
The Bulgin book is unobtainable. You 5 have the resources and nouse to get it reprinted, or at least published as an e-book. LJK Setright book same. And why isn’t there a collection of Frankel’s best pieces? A project for a resting presenter who loves fine car prose? Or a film-maker who cherishes fine writing? One of you could run the idea past his 2 boys. One might love it.
Discussion topic... 1st car you wanted, 1st car you actually got.... Me? Alfasud 1.5ti....actually Ford Escort 2door 1971....
Best podcast.
Sorry if I'm an outlier but I much prefer the non-live version - somehow seems more natural while this had a more forced feel. But either way it's great. Of course.
Clifford - just get the 520d touring with nicer leather. Or maybe the 530d as that’s the 6 cylinder. Why is a 30 petrol still a 4 pot and not called a 28i ?
wen are you guys going to mention a book that is available and/or doesn't cost over £1000?
Looks like you all survived the hurricane.
next time, we need some chesterfield sofas and you guys need to sit more opposite other i think
No questions from the audience?
Man this podcast made me wish I was still living in the UK :(
Convertibles in the UK with rain most of the time, are like getting Christmas present when sun is shining and the roof is down. But personally would never buy one😂😊
Ten Days in Sicily > £1,350.00 + £4.95 P&P
Waxing lyrical about the atrocious floor hinged 911 pedals is absurd. 911 owners be describing their gear lever like, "yes, it has such a nice shaft, a bit longer than my own, I can actually hear it whisper in my ear when I shift, it's dynamic, lucid, falls close to hand"
This unnamed former television presenter should consider the Suzuki Swift Sport. Light, chuckable, and very cheap to run. Looks great, never goes wrong.
They’re nice, but they’ve got nothing on a hot Clio or Megan.
What the heck did you lot just make me want to buy my first convertible!?
If only BMW could fix and add steering feel/feedback in again. That's the BIGGEST thing holding them back. Just very little involvement anymore despite having excellent drivetrains.
Another superb podcast / show. Mr Harris, could this show not go onto Amazon or other broadcasting station and generate income???
Given the caveat that no-one cares what I think, I really wasn't all that about this gig - too much waffle, too little substance. I was 3/4 the way through and about to leave and then CH rescued it by talking about (possibly) one of the best car journalists, Russell Bulgin. Once upon a time, he spent an entire column's worth of print (in Car magazine) celebrating the work of unknown people who finessed the action of wind-up windows and door-shut lines in a humdrum Japanese car. Bulgin was a genuine talent and I still miss his columns.
If you want a convertible buy a motorbike job done
Not fond of convertibles....if its something flash, you are asking for some prick to Gob on you when driving in town, and in the case of old cars (e.g. my old 64 AC) water dripping onto my leg from the ill fitting, flapping hood. Or being cooked from the sun above and the heat from the headers soaking through the floor on the rare hot day. Misery!
Rather have a sunroof on a tintop.
As I have accidentally parked on my roof on two occasions now a convertible is not an option.
what interesting that car reviewer dont point out how terrible or crap that the manufacture use on there cars. i think we need a mechanic review on what car was built the best for service or overhauling. as i came across so many car with rubbish hardware or shit engine bay design. we dont talk about why the manufacture uses torq head bolts or hex head bolts or evens why different thread or hardware that either imperial or metric. no matter how amazing the car is if the mechanic has a tough time servicing your car how is that the best on the market. if its practical to drive but a nightmare to maintain
I was oblivious to, or at least not around for, the pedigree that made BMW fanboys love them so much but I have to admit in the current market I can't think of a better brand of car, in the mass market anyway.
How am I not first with the comments
“BMW still makes the best cars”?!?! Oh C’mon!! You’re on the pay Chris surely?!? XM, i7, M2, M3, M3 CSL, M4 and iX are just absolute rubbish. The looks will grow on you. No they won’t, because fortunately there are people looking after those BMWs that are worth keeping.
not the same without manesh
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Is Neil delusional? LA is not meant for convertibles? California and LA specifically arguably has the most prefect weather (year round) for convertibles.