The Classic Car Weekly Podcast

Festival of Speed, Lotus Esprits and Optional Coffee Machines - 15 July 2026

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:09:05 GMT

Busy summer production schedules have seen us get all out of order, so you’re likely getting two episodes of the CCW podcast this week! Aren’t you lucky!

Chris and Jesse chat about car options packages and Jesse’s latest adventures.

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Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th November

And we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes series; send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction, Jesse’s been drag racing.

3:15 - Behind the scenes at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

18:40 - Options packages that reflect your personality

23:26 - Driving the Lotus Esprit S4 on the hottest day of the year

30:20 - Still to come

Behind the Scenes with the Next Generation - 8 July 2026

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:31:52 GMT

The team are back at CCW HQ and they’ve sat down for a chat about this week’s bumper issue.

There’s a lot of chat about the next generation, the hurdles faced getting into the hobby young, which clubs are working well to bring in the next wave of owners and a threat of going topless if this heatwave continues. It’s a mixed bag.

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Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th November

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

7:40 - Bumper content for the bumper issue

33:35 - Elsewhere in this week’s issue

Fantasy Gauges, Boiling Petrol and Banning Social Media - 26 June 2026

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:10:41 GMT

Jesse, James and Chris are back, battling the summer heat to bring you another round of mildly classic-related chatter.

Jesse has run out of petrol (again), somehow boiled a tank of petrol, been to Brands Hatch and taken the Jimny apart. Everyone else has been smart enough to avoid the heat.

There’s also chat about the social media ban, fake heritage certificates and an encore about children’s television and how epic Tugs was.

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Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th November

Can you buy a classic for less than a World Cup trip? - 10 June 2026

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:09:56 GMT

Jesse, James and Chris are back, and they have a case of football fever and are trying to answer the question, can you buy a classic for the same cost as a trip to the world cup?

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Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th November

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

4:33 - Can you buy a classic for less than it costs to attend the World Cup?

20:16 - Behind the Scenes on this week’s feature - Classics at Mathewsons

31:52 - Club mags are struggling. What can you do to help?

34:38 - What else is in this week’s issue and what’s coming up?

Wiring, Waving and Weeping - 3 June 2026 - Classic Car Weekly Podcast

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:33:11 GMT

Jesse, James and Chris are back, and it’s time to talk paintwork, waving at other classics and the art of specialising in automotive electronics. There’s another instalment of Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes and an update on the boys’ classics.

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Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th November

The Ferrari Luce, Modern Classics on the Market and Breaking into Your House - 27 May 2026

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:49 GMT

Jesse is back, joined by James and David this week for a discussion about breaking into your own house, cars James shouldn’t have sold and how you can join CCW on the coast in Brighton.

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Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th November

And we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes, send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics: Jesse is nearly finished with the MG

7:46 - Modern classics and inside our lead story this week

18:15 - The Luce and other “ugly” Ferraris

23:55 - Join us on the London to Brighton Run

TR7s, Flouting ULEZ with Classics and the Mystery of the Nissan Tape - 20 May 2026

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:44:27 GMT

Jesse is back with Chris and James with the latest CCW Podcast. Jesse’s been testing a car you can buy, there’s an update on the mysterious Nissan tape from last week and someone has bought Chris’ TR7 at auction. WiFi problems still plague the pod, we’re working on that.

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Come to our young classic owners meet at Transport Museum Wythall, 23rd May, from 9 am. It’s free.

Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th November

And we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes, send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.

Pre-selectors, plus polar bears and terrible tapes - 13 May 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:24:57 GMT

Jesse is joined by Chris and James this week for a chat about noise cameras, pre-selector gearboxes, Retro Rides Weekender, Stanford VW meet, and we’ve finally got another instalment of the terrible tapes and crap cassettes series (apologies for the sound in that section, someone else in Bedfordshire logged onto the web at the same time as Jesse and the bandwidth got a bit busy).

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Come to our young classic owners meet at Transport Museum Wythall, 23rd May, from 9 am. It’s free.

Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th November

And we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes, send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.

Drive It Day Adventures, Morgan Magic and a top Classic Run - 29 April 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:40:33 GMT

Jesse is joined by David and James for a Friday morning chat about their Drive It Day adventures, Jesse's dive into the history of Morgan, tips for enjoying your classic more safely and the London to Brighton Classic Car Run.

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Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th November

And we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes; send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.

Politics, Drive It Day and Members Meeting - 22 April 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:04:15 GMT

Jesse is joined by David and James for a quick weekly catch-up ahead of Drive It Day. David has been busy news-hounding in the political sphere, and Jesse got sunburnt at Goodwood.

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Suspension Strip Downs, Spotting Your Old Car and an SD1-Granada Twin-Test - 15 April 2026

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:32:31 GMT

Jesse and Chris are back amidst a busy April to record another instalment of the Classic Car Weekly podcast. There’s a lot to cover across the two previous issues: Chris’ old classic heading to auction, Jesse’s taking the MG apart again, a funky 70s saloon twin test, and a new world has been unlocked on Twitter!

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Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th November

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Our Classics Catch Up, Resto Show Delights and BTCC Legends - 1 April 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:34:20 GMT

Jesse is joined again by Chris and James for a classics-oriented chat during a busy production week on Classic Car Weekly. From what's been going on with their classics to their highlights from the Resto Show, there's a fair bit to catch up on ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday.

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Getting Resto Show Ready with Practical Classics - 11 March 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT

We’ve sent Jesse to deepest rural Cambridgeshire to pester Danny and Matt from Practical Classics to learn what makes the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show special, in between being interrupted variously by the Red Arrows, a series of Lawnmowers and a rather persistent Blue Tit singing away in the nearby hedgerow.

Join Danny, Matt, Jesse and the teams from Practical Classics and Classic Car Weekly at the Classic Car and Restoration Show at the NEC from 20-22 March. Listeners can use MDCWSOC to save £2 per ticket - https://bit.ly/3LUM8Ij

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:40 - The Red Arrows interrupt

14:48 - A lawnmower appears

26:43 - A second lawnmower strikes the show

34:30 - A third lawnmower hoves into view, this bit is unlistenable, so…

35:17 - The lawnmower stops

Chris' Leaky Mini and Race Retro - 25 February 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:01:20 GMT

Jesse and Chris are back, and in CCW HQ for another edition of the Classic Car Weekly podcast to chat all things Race Retro, leaky Minis, overhauling suspension and the upcoming Resto Show.

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The Pom and Cleaning Hire Cars with your Pants - 18 February 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:39:16 GMT

Jesse is joined by Chris for this week’s CCW podcast to talk all things wiping down hire cars with pants, the Pomeroy Trophy and half term. It’s a mixed one, in a good way.

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Autojumble Gems and Fuzz's Top Ten Under Ten - 11 February 2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:55:41 GMT

Jesse and Chris are back with David joining the fray to chat all things wayward handling, top autojumble finds, and Fuzz Townshend's bargain classics found in the latest issue.

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Dream Classic Events and Retro Sponsorship Deals - 4 February 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:26:55 GMT

The boys are back with another edition of the podcast, talking dream events, fantasy retro sponsorships and MG paint schemes. It goes a bit awry. Anyway, enjoy!

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Car Casting and Pomeroy Picks - 28 January 2026

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:11:24 GMT

It's award season when it comes to TV and Film, so Jesse has tasked Chris and James to come up with their top picks when it comes to car casting. Plus, there's the first instalment of "crap cassettes" and a look ahead to the Pomeroy Trophy and it's strange rules about storing suitcases.

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Car Spreading, Jaguars and Tales from Dealerships - 21 January 2026

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:13:52 GMT

Jesse is joined by our Content Editor, James Peene and Editor, David Simister, to talk stories from dealerships, car spreading, the Jaguar XK8 and nonsensical engine swaps.

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Torpedo Tubes and Inspection Lights - 14 January 2026

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:03:55 GMT

Jesse and James are back for a chat about their classics, the market and the latest issue of Classic Car Weekly.

There’s a catch-up on their Christmas activities, projects, torpedo tube arming light and a Triumph Stag estate. The usual spread of content.

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Christmas Bumper Edition - Our Moments of 2025 - 17 December 2025

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:02:33 GMT

The team sits down for one last time in 2025 to look back on their highlights from the year. From shoots and adventures to special cars and moments, there’s a lot to look back on.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

3:00 - Chris’ Pick

16:47 - James Sadlier’s Pick

32:00 - What’s Jesse looking forward to?

35:00 - Mike’s Pick

39:17 - James Peene’s Pick

56:11 - David’s Picks

1:05:45 - Jesse’s Picks

Market News, Movie Cars, Beetle Facts and Xmas Events - 10th December 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:59:51 GMT

David, James and Jesse are back to rattle through the latest issue of Classic Car Weekly with some added opinions. David’s been at an auction, while James is planning a new shed.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Catch Up

1:58 - It’s positive news from the markets

15:06 - Our picks from the Bonhams’ film car sale

20:49 - James’ Beetle Spotters Guide

23:06 - Christmas Events

26:18 - Still to come in this week’s issue

Budget Breakdown, Awards, Apprentices and the Rover 200 - 3rd December 2025

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:03:33 GMT

The team are back at HQ for a dive into this week’s issue, packed with classic news, events, awards and the Rover 200.

Apologies again for the sound, we ended up with the world’s most echoey room for this so the clipping and reverb is all over the place.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

10:19 - Budgets, Apprenticeships and Awards

17:35 - The Roger Albert Clark Rally - Seeing Classics in Action

24:21 - Online Auction Tools - Helping you buy better?

28:37 - The Rover 200 R3 - a retrospective

33:26 - End Matter

How do classic cars fare in the budget? Plus behind the scenes on Wheeler Dealers - 26 November 2025

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:44:29 GMT

Jesse and David are back and have been poring over the early release of the government’s budget in search of news for classic fans. On top of that, David has been to Scotland to star on Wheeler Dealers alongside a Hillman Imp, and there’s good news from the FBHVC about Drive-It Day.

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0:00 - Classics have survived The Budget!

12:24 - CCW behind the scenes on Wheeler Dealers

19:58 - Drive-It Day is set to break past £250,000 raised

22:35 - Elsewhere in the issue and end matter

Classic Motor Show Unpacked - 12 November 2025

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:03 GMT

David, Chris, and Jesse sit down for a debrief following the NEC Classic Motor Show and the bumper issue the team have put together with all the show news and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Catch Up

9:01 - Our Thoughts on the NEC Classic Motor Show

15:35 - Top TVR reemerges

19:46 - Remembering Quentin Willson

25:05 - Our top stories from the show

32:47 - Elsewhere in the issue

34:31 - End Matter

LIVE at the Classic Motor Show - 7 November 2025

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:01:15 GMT

Join Jesse, David and James for a special live edition of the Classic Car Weekly Podcast, hosted at the podcast lounge at the 2025 Classic Motor Show at the NEC.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Live Introduction

0:59 - Our Classics Catch Up

5:10 - Our Top Finds and Show Highlights

19:26 - End Matter

London to Brighton BTS and Classic Motor Show Sneak Peaks - 5 November

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:32:14 GMT

Another quick one from Jesse and David as they look back at the weekend’s Veteran Car Run and Jesse’s soaking. Plus there’s a preview of the Classic Motor Show, the CCW stand at the event and the massive auction that’s on the way.

If you want more from the CCW team online, keep an eye on Tiktok and YouTube for more Veteran Car Run content still to come!

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

2:19 - The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run: Ziplines and Pink Floyd

12:20 - The Classic Motor Show at the NEC: What we’re looking forward to

24:24 - Elsewhere in the Issue

The FBHVC's Survey and Conference Explained - 29 October 2025

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:16:58 GMT

Join Jesse and David as they discuss the recent FBHVC Survey and conference. David has all the headline stats and talking points about the health of the hobby and what’s on the horizon for our classics. Plus, there’s a preview of this weekend’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, will Jesse get soaked to the bone this year? We’ll find out in due course.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:47 - The FBHVC’s Survey and Conference - The Big Headlines

8:15 - Apprenticeships and securing funding

10:25 - Younger Classic Fans are shifting event styles

17:53 - Scare Stories and Classics

20:19 - The FBHVC at the NEC Classic Motor Show

21:35 - The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

26:03 - Elsewhere in this week’s issue

Back to the Future, BMW Z1s and the HCVA Conference - 22 October 2025

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:47:58 GMT

Jesse, James and Chris sit down for a leaf through the latest issue of Classic Car Weekly, looking at the latest news and stories in this week’s issue. From how the young buying market are shifting the auction scene to the tiny boot on the Z1, there’s a lot to get through.

Thank you to the HCVA for welcoming us to their Heritage Matters day.

For more on how best to pass your classic through the family, we spoke with East Devon Law.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Catch Up

5:35 - Heritage Matters with the HCVA - Young Buyers are changing auctions

12:41 - The DVLA were there!

19:56 - Advice on how to best pass on your classic

29:05 - Celebrating Back to the Future

37:00 - Behind the Wheel with the BMW Z1

46:46 - Elsewhere in the issue

Stolen Cars and Auction Trends - 15 October 2025

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:23:16 GMT

It’s a short one this week as the team are already busy with next week’s issue, but David, James and Jesse have carved out a gap to have a chat about some of the bits in this week’s BUMPER edition of Classic Car Weekly.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Catch Up

2:08 - Why are the police weeding out stolen cars?

8:15 - What the auction houses are saying on the market

12:00 - David’s Top Auction Buys

16:05 - Elsewhere in the Issue

Apprenticeships, Show Costs, Transits and Bargain Classics - 8 October 2025

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:04:44 GMT

Chris, James and Jesse are back with the Classic Car Weekly podcast. Sorry, it’s been a while. Production has been hectic recently, but we’re back on an even keel and have a gem of an issue on shop shelves this week. So, join the lads as they lift the lid and discuss the news from the classic scene as well as tales of ragging vans, it makes sense.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Catch Up

8:54 - The PM’s call for more apprentices!

17:49 - The rising costs for clubs attending shows

26:15 - Transits set records at the latest meet

32:18 - Brands Hatch turns 100 next year and has plans!

34:20 - Bargain-priced Classics

40:04 - Elsewhere in the issue and end matter

Behind the Scenes at the Goodwood Revival - 17 September 2025

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:32:39 GMT

It’s all about one thing this week as our Goodwood Bumper issue is on sale, and the boys are recounting their tales from the event. From champagne in plastic water bottles, stolen selfies and snuck parade laps, they’ve been mighty busy.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

4:25 - Behind the Scenes at the Goodwood Revival

38:07 - Our Favourite Stories from the Weekend

Mini Meet Saved, Get Revival Ready and the MOT at 65 - 10 September 2025

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:12:08 GMT

The podcast is back! We’re still fighting the remote recording tech, so the audio isn’t pristine this week, but there’s plenty of good news and some bonus opinions to enjoy alongside this week’s issue.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

8:15 - It’s a bumper Pride of Ownership Competition this year

12:39 - International Mini Meet Saved?

17:07 - James’ spots at Beaulieu’s International Autojumble

20:00 - Are you Revival ready?

25:58 - The MOT at 65

30:26 - Elsewhere in the issue

Inclusive Shows, 0 to Hero Classics & 170 Shadows on Show - 27 August 2025

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:37:07 GMT

Jesse, James and David are back for this week’s Classic Car Weekly Podcast. There’s a lot to chat through when it comes to this week’s news roundup from inclusivity at shows, more on the DVLA update and David’s top spots at the Cumbria Classic & Motorsport Show. The team also added some bonus Zero to Hero options into this week’s feature, celebrating classics that have enjoyed a turnaround in support.

If you’ve got some thoughts on the new DVLA rules, get in touch: editorial@classiccarweekly.co.uk

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Catch Up

2:40 - The Classic Scene is Getting More Inclusive

10:25 - Classic Groups back the DVLA’s updates

13:12 - Classic Shows Continue to Go from Strength to Strength

18:35 - Zero to Hero Classics

29:45 - Elsewhere in the Issue and End Matter

Good News from the DVLA and Hot Hatch Market News - 20 August 2025

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:33:36 GMT

Jesse, David and James are back to leaf through the latest issue, taking you further into the stories of the week and what’s breaking. There’s positive news from the DVLA, some new market trends are emerging, and the show season is booming!

At some point, the recording’s audio and visual elements have gotten out of sync and Jesse gets cut off at the end, but otherwise, all’s good and busy!

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

3:20 - Hot Hatch Prices are Soaring

9:06 - The DVLA have GOOD NEWS!

13:24 - Apprentices ‘hired’ for Veteran Car Run

17:12 - It’s a bumper show season!

23:00 - Elsewhere in the issue

24:15 - End Matter

Silverstone Festival, Top Summer Shows and Behind the Scenes - 13 August 2025

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:29:28 GMT

The team are back and it’s a bumper issue week with plenty to discuss from behind the scenes at our recent test drive and shoot at Iconic Auctioneers to the top bits we’re looking forward to at the Silverstone Festival.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Catch Up

6:07 - Behind the Scenes on our Iconic Auctioneers shoot

23:26 - Things to do this Summer

31:55 - Silverstone Festival, what we’re looking forward to

37:34 - End Matter

Transit Stories, Green Classics & Petrol and Pride - 6 August 2025

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:08:47 GMT

Jesse and David are back for a quick look through the latest issue and the news and stories we’ve been hard at work cramming in. There’s plenty to enjoy, including their stories from behind the wheel of various Transits as the model celebrates its 60th anniversary.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics: Jesse’s MG runs, sort of.

3:19 - Are Classics getting greener?

8:45 - Petrol and Pride

12:36 - 60 Years of the Ford Transit

19:59 - Elsewhere in the latest issue and end matter

Festival of the Unexceptional and Stolen Classics - 30 July 2025

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:19:49 GMT

The team are back in a different echoey room at CCW HQ to look back on the recent Festival of the Unexceptional. On top of that, they’ll leaf through the latest issue of the paper to give you a taste of what you can pick up this week.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

3:55 - Festival of the Unexceptional: behind the judging at FOTU

24:04 - Classic Thefts, what you can do

31:08 - Elsewhere in this issue

32:52 - Next week and End Matter

Bad Behaviour, Auction Records and Beach-spec Classics - 23 July 2025

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:20:05 GMT

Normal service on the CCW podcast is resumed as David, James and Jesse sit down to thumb through the latest issue and discuss the stories within. From another record-setting Ford Escort to their picks for surfing-ready classics.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Catch Up

4:01 - Yob Behaviour Threatens Bedfordshire Show

11:24 - Another record setting Escort crossed the auction block

18:41 - 135 Years of Surfing in Britain - Our top beach-spec classics

24:28 - Elsewhere in this week’s issue

25:30 - Coming up next week and End Matter

Le Mans Classic, Festival of Speed and Low Mile Jags - 16 July 2025

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:07:59 GMT

We’re back after a week-long hiatus! It’s been a busy gap as James and Jesse were shipped off to France for the Le Mans Classic and then we sent Jesse off to Goodwood to find some classic action at the Festival of Speed. Now, finally back in the echoey room at CCW HQ, they are joined by Chris to pick apart their adventures and answer the question, would you buy a 300-mile Jaguar?

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics: Jesse’s MG still isn’t done!

9:20 - The Le Mans Classic, behind the scenes

17:00 - Goodwood Festival of Speed, we promise we let Jesse have some time off

28:50 - Low Mileage Icons: would you buy a 300 mile Jag?

42:42 - This week’s big feature

46:00 - Elsewhere in the latest issue

Classics in Corfu and Testing Esprits at Silverstone - 25 June 2025

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:07:01 GMT

Features Editor, Chris Hope is in the driving seat once more, this time grilling Staff Writer, Jesse Billington on the joys of renting a classic on holiday, Corfiot motoring and quad-testing the generations of Lotus Esprit! He has a hard life does our Staff Writer.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction, Corfiot Car Culture and will Jesse’s MG be back in time for a wedding?

8:05 - Should you rent a classic on holiday?

23:54 - Behind the Scenes with 4 Lotus Esprits

33:56 - End Matter

Insurance companies want young classic car fans to know their cheap quote secrets – 18 June 2025

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:06:47 GMT

Chris, David and James Sadlier sit down to talk through the latest issue of CCW and the incredible news the team has worked on.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and our classics catch-up

12:16 – Why insurance companies what younger car fans to have cheaper specialist policies

17:32 – Stag Owners' Club's efforts to attract younger enthusiasts

22:51 – Goodbye Griffin House, plus our memories of press fleet Vauxhalls

28:49 – Next issue and end matter

FBHVC Survey plus HVCA Heritage Matters Day - 11 June 2025

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:23:58 GMT

Chris, David and James Peene sit down to talk through the latest issue of CCW and the incredible news stories the team has worked on.

Subscribe to CCW today: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics catch up

5:10 - FBHVC Survey response

8:54 - HVCA Heritage Matters Day – DVLA in attendance

13:41 - HVCA Heritage Matters Day – other stories

18:08 - Next issue

London to Brighton and Wheeler Dealer Live - 4 June 2025

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:49:27 GMT

Features Editor, Chris Hope is in the driving seat for this one as he’s joined by Editor, David Simister and Staff Writer, Jesse Billington to go over the recent busy weekend of shows, events and runs, all featured in this week’s bumper issue of Classic Car Weekly, out now on shop shelves!

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Catch Up

5:24 - Reasons to be Cheerful

11:55 - London to Brighton

13:48 - Wheeler Dealer Live

17:58 - Elsewhere in the issue

22:49 - Next Issue and End Matter

Bicester, Mike Brewer's Clever Buys and the Rover P5B - 28 May 2025

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:25:22 GMT

Another quick one from the CCW Team as they weave a podcast into a week shortened by a Bank Holiday and busied by an upcoming bumper issue (more on that next week!). That hasn’t stopped David and Jesse sitting down for a chat about the latest issue and the stories within.

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Catch Up

3:32 - Bicester Bounces Back as Classic Fans Raise Cash for Charities

8:05 - Mike Brewer’s Ones to Watch

13:02 - Elsewhere in the issue

15:29 - A Sneak Peak ahead?

The Classic Community Rallies Around Bicester - 21 May 2025

Fri, 23 May 2025 15:41:24 GMT

It’s a quick one for Jesse and James this week amidst production deadlines and a looming bank holiday, but they’ve carved out time to chat about the sad events at Bicester, the strength of the classic community and what else you can enjoy in the latest edition of Classic Car Weekly!

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

2:53 - Bicester Motion and The Strenght of the Classic Community

8:26 - Classics will still be discussed in parliament

9:36 - Elsewhere in the issue

13:15 - Next Week’s Issue

14:23 - End Matter

Gate-keeping classics and Behind Our Jaguar XJ-S Shoot - 14 May 2025

Thu, 15 May 2025 19:15:22 GMT

It’s another busy week at Classic Car Weekly, so join Jesse and Chris for a chat about the latest issue. There’s a big range of updates from their classics and some behind the scenes on the Jaguar XJ-S shoot.

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

13:35 - “No room for gate-keeping in the hobby”

25:07 - More on the Jaguar XJ-S as it turns 50

37:34 - Elsewhere in the issue

39:13 - End Matter

VE Day Classics and E5 Petrol - 7 May 2025

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:16:42 GMT

The team is back in the very echoey room in Peterborough to leaf through the latest issue and add some personal points to the news and one of this week’s features.

There are still places available on the London to Brighton Run itself, and will be until the 8th May, so get booking if you fancy joining Chris and James!

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

8:23 - E5 Petrol is looking like it’ll be around for a while more!

16:10 - VE Day Celebrations and the cars that kept Britain motoring through the war

24:37 - Elsewhere in this week’s issue

26:40 - Can the boys remember what’s in the next issue?

Drive-It Day Stories and Sunburn - 30 April 2025

Fri, 02 May 2025 17:12:58 GMT

It’s a bumper issue this week and a Bank Holiday on the horizon, so it’s a short one from the team at Classic Car Weekly. This time around, the gang are sitting down for a chat about Drive-It Day and their adventures in the sunshine! There are some bonus stories unearthed on their travels.

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

4:24 - Drive-It Day Behind the Scenes

21:32 - End Matter

£100,000 for a Ford Fiesta? Surely not! - Classic Car Weekly Podcast - 23 April 2025

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:36:28 GMT

The boys have been chatting again and there’s plenty to discuss in this week’s issue. From classics that are missing their exemption to a Fiesta that’s enjoyed a £100k overhaul!

Email us your Drive-It Day pictures, ccwdriveitday@gmail.com

Join us on the London to Brighton, www.classiccarweekly.co.uk/competition

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

3:34 - Thousands of Classics are Missing Their Exemption!

9:51 - How do you spend £100k restoring a Fiesta?

17:42 - Join us on the London to Brighton Classic Car Run

20:23 - Naff Car Adverts

27:16 - Drive-It Day is this weekend!

31:21 - End Matter

16 April 2025 - Members' Meeting Spills and Barn Find Thrills

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:18:01 GMT

We’re on a three-day production week this week, but that hasn’t stopped James and Jesse from sitting down a chat about all things barn finds and racing veteran cars off the back off the latest issue. There’s an update on Senna’s F1 car from the Goodwood Members’ Meeting and some picks from the massive barn find sale that’s going under the hammer at Tewkesbury Auction Centre.

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Catch-Up

2:41 - Goodwood Members’ Meeting Recap and some additional bits

12:45 - 200 Barn Finds Up For Sale? How do you end up with a collection that big?

26:56 - A Few Other Bits

28:18 - End Matter

9 April 2025 - Tariffs, Coventry and Goodwood

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:30:58 GMT

Jesse, James and David are back and this time embroiled in the ever-changing world of international trade deals as Trump’s tariffs avoid impacting classic cars, but there’s still doubt in the air. On top of that, there’s news from Coventry and Jesse is off to Goodwood.

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:32 - Trump’s Tariffs miss classics

9:15 - Coventry’s Classic Car Show Shuffles

12:49 - Driving Tom Kristensen’s 1275GT Mini

23:54 - Our Picks from Bonhams’ Members’ Meeting Offerings

31:18 - End Matter

2 April 2025 - Modern Skills for Modern Classics

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:50:42 GMT

The team are back with this week’s podcast; it is a little late, apologies, it’s been another busy week. Anyhow, we’ve been looking deeper into the news stories of the issue and going behind the scenes on this week’s lead feature. There’s plenty to enjoy along with the latest issue. So pick up this week’s paper and chuck the podcast on. What newly tax-exempt models would you pick? Did you head along to Vintage Stony?

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introductions and Our Classics Catch-Up

4:09 - New Hope for Modern Classics

15:03 - Vintage Stony’s Springtime Success

22:02 - Behind the Lead Feature

33:47 - End Matter

26 March 2025 - Recapping the Resto Show

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:13:01 GMT

The team sit down to talk about The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show and their highlights from covering the event. There's some views, bits that didn't make it to press and all around good stories from the weekend. Give it a listen and as always, be sure to pick up the latest issue for the full stories from the weekend.

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

12 March 2025 - Retro Classics Stuttgart and Driving a Classic Ambulance

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:03:55 GMT

Chris, James and Jesse are getting sidetracked again on this week's edition of the podcast. Chris has been away looking at some lovely German classics, while Jesse has been causing chaos in Kent. The usual really.

Donate to the London Ambulance Service: https://justgiving.com/campaign/LondonAmbulanceHistory

If you want to subscribe to CCW, https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:11 - We’re off to the Resto Show!

4:44 - Chris has been to Stuttgart

20:31 - Driving a Classic Ambulance - Behind the Scenes

39:13 - End Matter

5 March 2025 - Spring Cleaning, India and Buying Museums

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:39:46 GMT

The team are back and busy with the latest issue of the Classic Car Weekly Podcast and there’s plenty to discuss in this week’s copy! Be sure to grab the latest one from the shops, or subscribe to never miss and read along as the team bring some additional discussion to the news from the world of classics.

If you’re looking for the FBHVC survey, it’s here: https://fbhvc.co.uk/survey

If you want to subscribe to CCW: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

9:04 - Morehampstead Motor Musum is up for sale: the fate for museums

18:30 - India: a new market with potential?

27:31 - Spring Cleaning and Bringing Classics out of Hibernation

33:15 - Conclusion

26 February 2025 - Race Retro, Amphibious Cars and Barn Finds

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:24:54 GMT

Back at HQ for this one and the fellas are talking about Race Retro, a glut of barn finds heading to auction and the up coming Restoration Show.

Nominate your club hero here: https://www.necrestorationshow.com/national-car-club-awards

Check out the auction haul here: https://carsonline.bonhams.com/en/auctions/live

Be sure to grab the latest copy to not miss out on the rather more important and sensible coverage from the world of classics, and better still, subscribe to avoid missing an issue! https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

6:08 - Race Retro: a brief retrospective

16:43 - Barn Find Classics Going to Auction & Can You Make a Midget Amphibious

28:22 - The Resto Show looms and the Pride of Ownership entrants have been announced

41:20 - Conclusion and What’s In Next Week’s Issue

19 February 2025 - Retromobile and the National Car Club Awards

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:23:45 GMT

The fellas are back for another quick catch up. James has been at Retromobile in Paris and David has some news ahead of hte National Car Club Awards. Anyhow, gotta dash, there’s a lot to get ready for the next isssue. Enjoy!

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

4:28 - James has been to Retromobile

17:41 - National Car Club Awards

22:45 - Conclusion

12 February 2025 - The Future of Classics, Saving Top Gear Icons and Valentine's Day Greetings

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:00:10 GMT

Welcome back to the Classic Car Weekly Podcast on a bumper issue week. This time, James, Chris and Jesse delve into the paper and pick apart the question of the future of the classic hobby. After that they look at which Top Gear challenge car they’d most like to own and then Jesse reveals his Valentine’s Day fantasy. Incredibly it’s not a muscular American, you’ll have to give it a listen to find out.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

5:39 - The Future of Classic Motoring

31:19 - Top Gear’s Museum Cars Have Been Saved - We Pick Our Favourites

37:29 - Classic Car Valentine’s Day Greeting Cards

40:45 - Conclusion

5 February 2025 - Seat Belts in Classics and Manor Park's Expansion

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:14:56 GMT

David, Chris and James take the reins on this week's podcast and get all news-y talking about the risk to classics of automated cameras dishing out seat belt fines (£500 if you're caught, we missed that from our pre-show notes). There's also a chat about the news that Manor Park Classics is expanding from its Runcorn site to the south of England!

Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

29 January 2025 - Interclassics and Motoring Abroad

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:58:22 GMT

David, Jesse and James are back for another dive into what’s gone into this week’s Classic Car Weekly. Jesse has been galavanting around Europe for Interclassics. In other news, 3D printing could save classics when it comes to awkward to source parts and the team recant some of their motoring abroad calamities.

Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

4:46 - Interclassics and Classics on the Continent

18:42 - 3d Printing to Save Classics

27:56 - Motoring Abroad: Times It Has Gone Wrong

40:30 - Conclusion

22 January 2025 - ClubExpo 2025, Archives, Extinct Classics and the TR7

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:58:24 GMT

Join David and Jesse for this week's edition of the Classic Car Weekly podcast as they dip into the interesting news that's come from ClubExpo with word that the DVLA are going to start taking positive steps when it comes to classic cases. Plus the pair ponder the rate of inflation in relation to Aston Martin DB6 prices and how the TR7 has gone from renegade to classic favourite as the model turns 50.

Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - ClubExpo 2025 - National Historic Vehicle Survey

5:54 - ClubExpo 2025 - The DVLA are making progress with classic problems!

10:51 - ClubExpo 2025 - Federation Online Club Archive Scheme

15:56 - Are some classics really at risk of going extinct?

23:58 - The Triumph TR7 at 50

29:13 - Conclusion

15 January 2025 - Brits Abroad and 25 Top Buys for 2025

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:32 GMT

David, James and Jesse are back for another mid week chatter about the issue that’s out now and some of the back story behind this week’s big stories. It’s quite a market heavy issue and episode, but well worth a read and well worth the listen too.

Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

6:45 - Brits Abroad: British Classics are doing well on foreign markets?

16:58 - David’s Top 25 Buys for 2025

30:37 - What’s next week and wrap up

8 January 2025 - Classic MoTs and the Top 25 Cars of the Last 25 Years

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:55:35 GMT

Back to the usual Wednesday release schedule, David, Chris and Jesse are back in CCW HQ delving into the latest issue, from MoTs for classics being back in the news, to the cars that missed out on featuring in this week’s feature. Expect plenty of bickering.

Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Update

3:49 - MoTs for classics?

18:46 - Top 25 Cars from the last 25 Years

45:09 - Conclusion

3 January 2025 - New Years Resolutions

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:28:56 GMT

We’re back for 2025! We’re a little out of kilter, what with the strange way that Wednesdays have fallen over the past few weeks, but we’re back nonetheless. This week, David, Chris and Jesse have got some New Year’s resolutions for themselves and the broader classic world. Plus, David accidentally abducts a beloved family pet.

Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Happy New Year

2:08 - Our Classics Update: David has been cat-napping

6:56 - Grotty weather delays events

9:04 - Resolutions and Predictions for 2025

36:54 - Conclusion

18 December 2024 - Christmas Bumper Issue: The Team Looks Back On 2024

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:40:05 GMT

Bumper issue on the shop shelves and a bumper edition of the podcast too, aren’t you lucky? Anyhow, the team have all sat down and had a good natter on mic about their highlights from the year, from events to road tests, photo shoots, tours and trips there’s a good spread to be celebrated this year in the hobby. So revel in this yuletide edition of the pod, pour out a glass of festive cheer and we’ll be back in 2025 with a new series of the podcast and plenty more Classic Car Weekly!

Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Update

4:43 - The latest issue and our take aways from the year

11 December 2024 - How much for a Morris Minor? Plus Post-War Classics and FotU on a Budget

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:58:20 GMT

Back again for another dip into the world of classic news, this time the team tackles a staggeringly priced Morris Minor van, the future of post-war classics and pick some unique options for doing the Festival of the Unexceptional on a budget!

Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Update

4:55 - How much for a Morris Minor?

14:06 - How do we keep post-war classics thriving?

28:56 - Festival of the Unexceptional on a Budget

44:49 - Conclusion

James' Austin 7: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1771165

James' A-H Frog-Eye Sprite: https://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/austin-healey/frogeye+sprite/407205#racing

Jesse's Riley RME: https://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/riley/rme/407027

James' Ford Escort: https://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/ford/escort/407237

Jesse's Peugeot 309: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408112763041?sort=relevance&searchId=938e57dc-7b88-48f5-9ab9-500773f3fc71&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Peugeot&model=309&page=1&postcode=mk451lj&fromsra

4 December 2024 - Auto Electricians, Classic Commercials and Tax Exempt Daily Drivers

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:29:11 GMT

We’re back in the very echoey room at Classic Car Weekly Headquarters for another edition of the CCW podcast. This week James, Chris and Jesse discuss preserving skills relating to modern classics, the growing trend of classic commercials on the market and another bout of auction window shopping. Apologies for the coughing, somehow both Chris and Jesse have been hit with the lurgy this week.

Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

6:17 - Preserving Modern Classic Related Skills

19:49 - Classic commercials, an emerging trend?

31:46 - Auction Review, did we pick a winner?

36:35 - Auction Previews, the best tax exempt daily!

50:54 - Conclusion

27 November 2024 - E5 Petrol, Shaguar for Sale and Winter Weapons

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:01:10 GMT

Giving remote recording a try, the Classic Car Weekly team, Jesse, David and James, are back and leafing through this week’s issue to discuss some of the news stories that have caught their eye as well as browse through the upcoming auctions. Plus there’s a chat about THAT Jaguar rebrand and the 2002 cinematic masterpiece, Scooby Doo. You know, the usual stuff.

Let us know which non-car film film car stands out to you, and which winter weapon you’d pick from the upcoming Iconic and Brightwells auctions.

Be sure to subscribe to Classic Car Weekly to never miss an issue: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics

8:37 - New Calls to Preserve E5 Petrol

21:09 - Austin Powers’ Jaguar E-Type is up for auction! Plus we pick our favourite non-car film cars.

37:00 - Previewing Iconic Auctioneers and Brightwells looking for a winter weapon.

20 November 2024 - Animal Encounters and Bond Girls in Brussels

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:35:27 GMT

Back at base the Classic Car Weekly team leaf through the latest issue and talk all things Brussels, wildlife based accidents with cars, Bond girls and dream auction picks. Plus Jesse still hasn't fixed his MG.

Think of this as a perfect companion piece to this week's issue. Some audio bonus content to go along with the latest edition, which you can pick up now or subscribe to: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Which of the team's auction buys do you agree with? What takes your fancy in the catalogues? Let us know in the comments or on social media.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Chat

8:42 - Animal Encounters

16:07 - Behind the scenes at Brussels

28:02 - Auction Window Shopping

Live at the Classic Motor Show!

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:45:42 GMT

Don’t ask why, but we decided to fully launch the podcast with a live show at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC. Something about not doing things by halves. Anyhow, Jesse is joined by CCW’s editor, David Simister and regular contributor Andy Talbot for a classics laden chat at the NEC. Live.

Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly: https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and what’s going on with our classics

4:13 - What’s stood out at the show?

10:39 - If you could reinvent a marque or model for the modern age, what would you do?

16:03 - Classics, a perfect respite from the modern world

22:05 - The CCW Coffee meets are coming back in 2025

24:20 - Our classic temptations?

30:59 - Conclusion

General Election Special - The Topics That Matter To Classics

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:25:58 GMT

With polls opening for the General Election tomorrow (at the time of recording) join David Simister and Jesse Billington for a detailed canter through the political matters that concern classics in an election special return of the CCW podcast.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast as well as the magazine to never miss a beat on the world of classic cars. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bpQMF9

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and why this matters!

3:13 - DVLA Consultation: what’s going to happen to all those answers?

8:16 - ULEZ and Low Emission Zones

12:31 - Could the scrappage scheme return?

16:20 - Apprenticeships and what happens next?

20:33 - Alterations to tax-exemption?

24:04 - How are we going to be fuelling our classics under the next government?

30:32 - How might the roads themselves change in the coming years?

38:31 - Wrapping Up

Behind the scenes at The Resto Show

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:18:19 GMT

Join Editor, David Simister and Staff Writer, Jesse Billington, as they go behind the scenes at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show at the NEC as the show gets set for its opening day.

From auction insights to intriguing spots, this is an exclusive audio peek behind the curtain at what's to come this weekend!

Insurance companies share their cheaper quote secrets for younger classic car fans - 18 June 2025

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:00:10 GMT

Chris, David and James Sadlier sit down to talk through the latst of CCW and the incredible news the team has worked on.

Subscribe now! – https://bit.ly/3ZkKjaz

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and our classics catch up

12:16 – why insurance companies what youngsters to know their cheap quote secrets

17:32 – Stag Owners' Club launches new register for young enthusiasts

22:51 – Goodbye to Grifftin House and our memories of press fleet Vauxhalls

28:49 – Next issue and end matter