Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Tyre Kickers - Classic Cars
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| Bonus Episode - How Much To Run A Rolls? | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:16:13 | |
How much does it cost to run a classic Rolls? With prices of Silver Shadows now under £10k, could it make a great classic choice? Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| You're Clueless About Classic Cars! | 09 Aug 2024 | 00:35:24 | |
What have we done? Only opened the can of worms about what is and what isn't a classic car. Hear the argy bargy between Max and Matt as we sit on very opposite sides of the fence. Also on this episode, we're talking more about cheap Rollers, checking out oddities at the car auctions and enjoying all your comments and corrections. Plus there's news of a special live appearance by us in November at the NEC Classic Motor Show. So get comfortable and lose yourself in the best classic car chat on the internet. And let us know what you think on our Instagram feed. We love hearing from you. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| The Look For Less | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:39:22 | |
More classic car banter as Max and Matt insult each other over what classic cars are best and worst. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Too Much (Austin) Aggro | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:32:38 | |
We're back with Episode 6! This time - should we spin up the crusher and just flatten the Allegro? Or is it worth saving for posterity? Plus, we go ga-ga over the Lancia Fulvia and argue over the best classic cruisers to do a European roadtrip. Plus all your comments, corrections and our usual factual inaccuracies. So squirt on some damp start and let's fire up Ep 6 of the Tyre Kickers! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| The Anoraks Are Back | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:34:54 | |
We're back and talking more classic car cr... er, stuff. In this episode, Matt's got it bad for an old Merc, while Max is in love with a French goddess. Plus - we list the film cars that aren't Chitty Chitty, trawl the classifieds, talk about our cars and rattle through all of your comments and corrections. Join us as we fire up Episode 5! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| I Lifted The Bonnet And Said: "Oh S**t!” | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:33:46 | |
Is it right to lust after a Dolly? Is it better to buy from a dealer or a driveway? Which car has the sexiest rear end? And what is best summer roadster to take your top off in? Matt and Max are back with more honest musings about wanting, owning and running classic cars. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Crush The Capri? | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:36:32 | |
Should the Capri get crushed? Is a Pagoda now too pricey? Are American classic cars too big for Blighty? And just how did Max upset the Land Rover fans? Join us as we answer these and other burning classic car questions in Episode 3. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| I Hit My Porsche With A Hammer | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:35:49 | |
Is a Jag MKII more fun than an E-Type? Is the MGB too vanilla to be a true classic? Should you really hit an old Porsche with a hammer? And what are the best classic cop cars? Plus your reactions to Ep 1 - kind and bloody rude! Join us for some more classic car tyre kicking. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Can We Kick It? | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:33:38 | |
Is buying a £10k Rolls a really stupid idea? Should all TR7s be condemned to the crusher? Why do people sit in chairs at classic car shows with a face on? And why do Defenders look great but drive so bad? If you love classic cars and you like a laugh, then this podcast is for you. Join Max and Matt as they kick the tyres on all things classic cars and deal with the highs and lows of wanting, owning and running a classic. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| I Wouldn't Be Seen Dead In It! | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:40:24 | |
What's the best classic for the final road trip? Are Kit Cars cool or just fake fodder? And should we Crush or Caress the ultimate load-lugger - the Volvo estate? All that plus what we've been doing with our cars, a big auction round-up and the usual argy-bargy between the two hosts. It's all in Episode 14 - hit play now! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| You Can’t Take Them To School Prom in THAT! | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:39:00 | |
Are classic drivers getting younger? Which classic van could you drive without looking like a tool? What’s the best and worst classic to do the school prom drop off? And which car museum has annoyed one of us? The answers to those and more questions are all in this latest edition. Lots of laughs, car frustration and banter. So turn the key and enjoy Episode 13! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Bonus Episode - Hear The Roar! 60 Years of the Sunbeam Tiger | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:10:12 | |
In this bonus episode, we're on location at a special event to mark the 60th anniversary of the Sunbeam Tiger. A British roadster given a hot engine by the man behind the Cobra - Carol Shelby. Hear why this pocket rocket is so unique and why this sleeper V8 is a great buy. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| It's Hard Enough Doing 40 Minutes! | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:39:04 | |
Is a classic Skoda still a joke? Is a century old Roller maybe worth a punt? What are the biggest cliches in the small ads? And which one of the 14 classic cars he's shortlisted, should Max buy next? The answers to those and other questions are all in Episode 12. Plus lots of great listener reaction and suggestions. So pull up a chair, put your feet up and join us for 40 minutes of great classic car chat and banter. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| I’ve Had Enough. I’m Selling It. | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:45:21 | |
Are German classics better than British ones? Are auction prices on the up or stalling? Should you pay to display your classic at a show? And why did we used to buy so much car tat? Oh - and one of us has had enough of their classic and is selling it - but who? All that, plus great car chat, banter and a laugh or two on the podcast that's catnip to classic car nerds! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| You've Made Me Late For School! | 29 May 2024 | 00:41:46 | |
Grab the Babycham - we've made it to Episode 10! This time around, we get the hots for the car that get hotter than most - the Triumph Stag. We ask - should be we crush or caress that 80s show pony, the MG Metro? Max goes round in circles (yet again) about which Merc SL to buy and we highlight some great stuff coming through the auctions. All that, plus some fantastic comments and interactions from you. Including - how we made one listener late for the school run. Oops, sorry! It's all in Episode 10 of The Tyre Kickers. Hit play, sit back, laugh and enjoy. It may just be our best one yet! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Lurking At The Auctions | 17 May 2024 | 00:38:11 | |
We're back with more classic car chat. This time, we’re lurking at the classic car auctions, looking for no reserve bargains. Max gets told his original 60s Porsche, isn’t as original as he thought it was and we go Tyre Kicking for more cars in the classifieds. Plus what are the best classics we’ve ever driven? And all your comments, corrections, brickbats and bouquets. Come lose yourself in 40 mins of great classic car chat. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| This 80s Car Is Evil! | 03 May 2024 | 00:39:00 | |
We're back with more classic car chat. This episode, find out what mundane motor Max has labelled as "evil". Plus, we explain why right now is the time to buy the classic pin-up you've been after. And we argue over resto-modding. Is it the way to get the car of your dreams or just plain heresy? All that, plus some Drive It Day chat and your comments and corrections. Sit back, relax and enjoy another 40 minutes of semi-sarcastic car chat. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| How Much Is Too Much? | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:38:05 | |
How much is too much when it comes to enjoying a classic? Should we wheelspin that 80s classic, the XR3i straight into landfill? Or save it? Who's had dirty thoughts about EV'ing up their 60s classic? And what is Max obsessed with buying now? All that and more, cut and shut into 40 mins of great classic car chat. We'll do a quick respray over the top and hope it doesn't fall apart while it's running. Press play and lose yourself in our classic car world. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| It Looks Like A Clown Car! | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:39:49 | |
Is it handy to drive an old Landy? Why are Bentleys now so cheap? Why did a listener nearly crash his car? What crazy 90s car did we spot recently and what did we find worth buying at the Historics auction? Plus, how we're up for a top podcast award and details of a discount for the NEC Classic Motor show where you can watch us perform, like a circus act. It's all in Ep 17, so switch on your sidelights and come join us for the ride. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Sparks Will Fly | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:34:44 | |
So what's wrong exactly with having an electric classic car? Why bother fixing bad, smelly, drippy engines when you could just charge and go? Hear the sparks fly as we debate one of the most contentious topics in our oily world. Plus - steels, spokes or slot mags? We try to list the best classic car wheels. Also, what stuff isn't selling at auction and what classic has Max bought at exactly the wrong time of year? And we've got all of your comments and corrections. So join us for another edition of our award nominated podcast and lose yourself in 35 minutes of glorious classic car chat. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| You're Not Cool Enough To Drive That | 18 Oct 2024 | 00:30:30 | |
Who was the man who made Mercs looks modern? What classics saved BMW from going bust? Would you go electric, if hell froze over? And what car is too cool for Matt to drive (according to Max)? All that, plus auction news and your comments and corrections. So mirror, signal, and let’s crunch it into first - as we get moving with Episode 19 of The Tyre Kickers. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| What Classic For The Daily Grind? | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:44:12 | |
What’s the perfect daily daily driver - and which cars would be an absolute nightmare? Plus - are Bristols worth a good long look? And what happened on awards night? Plus we kick the tyres through the auction results and Matt gets told off for not listening (again). All that, plus the usual argy bargy about all things classic cars. So grease those nipples and come join us for Episode 20 of The Tyre Kickers. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Live from the NEC! | 09 Nov 2024 | 00:26:45 | |
Guess what? We're only live at the NEC Classic Motor show in Birmingham - that's what! Join Matt and special guest Paul Cowland as they banter about eye watering prices for fast Fords, old man Rovers and cool 70s Jags. Plus we have a good knockabout with the XJS Club and catch up with AutoAlex. So let's bring the show to you - come join Matt, Paul and our live audience as we kick the tyres at the NEC! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Bonus Episode - Say Yes To An XJS! | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:14:29 | |
Ever fancied an XJS? We have, so we caught up with the guys from the XJS Club at the NEC Classic Motor Show. We had a really good chat - so good in fact - that we're now running it out in full as a special bonus episode. In this episode, we talk coupés, convertibles and the cheapest 12 cylinders money can buy. Plus hear how one of the guys bought a V12 on eBay after a few too many G&Ts! So fill up your petrol tank again (it is an XJS) and enjoy the knockabout chat with Ian, Richard and Simon. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Have You Been On The Night Nurse?! | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:43:54 | |
Why's a 911 Turbo so expensive and what can you get instead? What was the reality of 70s and 80s road trips? Who is better at guessing auction prices - Matt or Max? And is £200k bonkers for a souped-up white Escort? All that, plus your picks for the best daily driver and the usual banter and insults flying between our two hosts. It's 44 mins of glorious classic car chat, so click play, sit back and enjoy. We're back and this time it's personal! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Sleigh No More - It's Our Christmas Special! | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:40:05 | |
Oh no - Santa’s sleigh has been seized! So let’s find him a classic load lugger to get the job done. Plus we pick the best classic car presents and test how much Max really knows about classic cars in our Christmas quiz. So grab a glass of mulled wine and join us as we swap insults as well as presents in our bumper Christmas special! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Bonus Episode - The Trade Talks: Classic Motor Hub | 17 Jan 2025 | 00:16:46 | |
HNY from The Tyre Kickers! Ahead of Season 2 in Feb, here's a bonus episode. Join Max as he takes a trip to The Classic Motor Hub in the Cotswolds and talks to the trade. Find out what's hot for 2025 as he checks out their amazing stock of classics. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| We’re Back - And Having A Minor Argument! | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:43:55 | |
We're back with Season 2 - and we're already arguing over classic cars. Max wants to crush all Morris Minors; Matt thinks he's an idiot. Max is also worried that all classics are going to made evil by the eco brigade. Is he right? Also, we've find some peaches coming up for auction and we find out which country loves this podcast and which one couldn't care less about it. All that, and a really good chat and a good laugh. Hit play and enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Want Some Salt With That? | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:41:21 | |
We're back and asking - why don't more of us have the grit to run our classics over winter? What classic would you order to taxi you home from the pub? And is the time right to buy a classic V8? Plus, enjoy listening to Max squirm after saying all Moggies should be crushed. There's also auction action and your comments and corrections. It's a great listen, so hit play and enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| All The Gear And No Idea | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:34:54 | |
Would you wear a flying jacket and goggles to pilot your classic? Is the Batmobile better than the Bond car? And is there a hack to get a fully restored classic at a bargain price? All these questions and more get answered this episode as we celebrate the arrival of Spring and also car heaters that work. Hit play and enjoy Ep 26! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Bonus Episode - The Classic Range Rover You Need To Buy! | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:22:20 | |
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| Bonus Episode - We're At The Classic Resto Show! | 22 Mar 2025 | 00:14:34 | |
We only went for a look round and we ended up making a show out of it! Join us as we weave our way around the Practical Classics, Classic Car and Restoration Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Find out what we think of barn classics, shiny tools, model cars and DIY engine maintenance. Plus we kick the tyres at the Iconics auction. There’s plenty of banter en-route too, so press play and enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| It's Frumpy And Fugly! | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:33:44 | |
Like rust on an old Lancia, we've returned! Coming up this time - should we crush the Rover P6 and turn it into a barbecue? Should Matt swap the engine out of his Alpine for something less noisy and drippy? What classic Range Rover does Max reckon is better than a Range Rover classic? And hear about the amazing classic car collection we found in a lock-up in Spain. All that plus your comments and corrections. So join us for 34 mins of opinions, laughs and some great classic car chat! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| You're A Dirty Rat | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:49:41 | |
We're back and asking questions like: Which is better - a shiny classic or a dirty rat rod? Which BMW Z-car is currently a best buy? Why are modern cars so dangerous? And - where the hell is the bonnet release on an Alfa Spider? Plus we kick the tyres in person at the recent Iconics auction and also find out why Max is still getting grief from a 911, despite having sold one. Plus you put us right about the Rover P6 as well as the thorny topic of engine swaps. There's also the usual argy bargy between the hosts and a few laughs in between. So clutch in, into first and enjoy another episode of The Tyre Kickers. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Get Your Top Off! | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:44:26 | |
We're back and this time around we've gone topless! Yes, the sun has been out for more than two days in a row, so we're doing a convertible special. Every car we talk about this time is a drophead, cabriolet or rag top. We’ll search out the top convertibles for summertime sunshine action and ask - what’s the fastest and most stylish way to get a burnt forehead? But be warned - not all open air motors are magnificent. So we’re giving the Vauxhall Cavalier cab, the crush or caress treatment. So, drop your top and breathe in those exhaust fumes, as we go convertible crazy in Episode 29 of The Tyre Kickers. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Bonus Episode - Take It To A Track! | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:10:59 | |
Why just take your classic car to the pub or a car show when you could give it some round a track? In this bonus episode, we're at a Triumph track day at Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire. Join us as we meet members of the TR Register and find out how track days allow you to enjoy your classics on a whole new level. Plus we don a crash helmet and try it first hand. So come with us as we give it some round the bends! :: Big thanks to Kevin Bryant and everyone at the TR Register for their help in making this episode. It's a great club - find out more about them here. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| It's Not That Kind Of Party! | 02 May 2025 | 00:51:34 | |
It's our 30th show! So let's celebrate with jelly and ice-cream - or in our case - axle grease and Swarfega. Hands scrubbed, we’ll stock up our fantasy garage. What classic cars would we buy if money was no object? Also - car show etiquette. What are the dos and don’ts when showing off your mechanical beast to complete strangers? And in a variation of one of our regular features, let’s try See It, Don’t Want It. In other words, the classics we’d never buy. So stick your party hat on, floor the throttle and let’s get to the dizzy speeds of er, 30. For this 30th episode of The Tyre Kickers! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| What Are You Moaning About Now? | 16 May 2025 | 00:42:42 | |
The boys are back and marvelling (and moaning) about classic cars yet again. This time around - is there such a thing as a cheap Porsche? What modern gadgets do you wish your classic car had? And what would make a great classic track car? Plus, why are modern drivers so dopey? All that plus your fantasy car picks and your comments and corrections. Join Max and Matt for more great classic car chat. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| By Royal Appointment | 30 May 2025 | 00:43:08 | |
What’s wrong with high mileage classics? What Merc does Max think is the next big thing? Which car YouTubers do we rate? And guess which famous royal Aston owner we spotted recently? Join us for a funny episode full of great stories and laughter as we share our love of classic cars. Hit play and enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Bonus Episode - Mercedes SL Summer Special! | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:36:52 | |
A Tyre Kickers special deep, deep dive into the first 50 years of Mercedes SL with Bruce from Bruce Greetham's Classic Benz. If you like Mercedes model codes, we've got a treat in store... Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| He's No Saint! | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:41:52 | |
The boys are back and bickering about the cars of 1985 and asking - how much Gold did you have to Spandau back then? Plus - do you have to be old to like a Saintly classic Volvo? Max hits the auctions and hypes some cars (that don't sell) and Matt re-flecks on his teenage wardrobe. It's a drive down Nostalgia Avenue and you're invited. So come Back To The Future with The Tyre Kickers! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Bonus Episode - Classic Car Soundtrack Vol 1 | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:23:10 | |
New bonus episode! It's a festival of engine and exhaust noises as we launch The Tyre Kickers’ Classic Car Soundtrack, Vol 1. We road test an Aston Martin DBS, Lancia Stratos and Porsche 550 Spyder replica to find the best sounding classic car - V12, V6 or flat 4? Listen to the episode and vote for your favourite engine sound via our thetyrekickersuk Instagram page or The Tyre Kickers on Facebook. It'll be great to hear your choice - enjoy the (engine) music! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| What Did He Just Call Us? | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:35:53 | |
What sounds better - a flat 4, a V6 or a V12? What classic car gadgets were game changers? Why do old cars look good in gold? And what's the best way to drive a Dolly Sprint? The answers to those and many more classic car questions are answered by Max and Matt. Plus hear them choke over the latest review! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Er, What Have I Done? | 11 Jul 2025 | 00:43:08 | |
Has your classic ever left you stranded? We're back, we're having a breakdown and we want to hear your stories. Also, we cruise the classifieds and find a Renault with a frown and a Lotus you can drive lying down. Plus your comments, corrections, reviews, one complaint - oh and some big breaking news. So get your jack out and loosen your nuts as we try fresh rubber for episode 35 of The Tyre Kickers podcast. It's classic car chat that's definitely not dull. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Why Are You So Picky? | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:59:38 | |
Are classic car clubs cool or just full of passive aggressive nerds? What can you do to polish in some profit when you come to sell and what are your worst classic breakdowns? Plus, hear Max call Matt the “pickiest man in the world” as he tries to find a new classic for himself. In fact, there’s so much to talk about, we’ve made this episode an hour long. Enjoy - and let us know what you think. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Oh Deer - I Bought A Stag! | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:49:32 | |
Matt's bought a Stag. So we'll be asking - what has he done and will he regret it? Also on the show - which classics have outlasted the rest and dodged the rust? We’ll be in the mailbag to hear your views on the people in classic car clubs and we’ll be knee-deep in the classifieds, saying - See It, Want It. So while Matt watches his temperature gauge like a hawk, press play to turn up the heat and get the wheels turning on Episode 37 of The Tyre Kickers. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| That Is An Ugly Roller! | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:38:25 | |
Why are some classics so ugly? How long should you warm up your car for? Can you feel the difference after a service? And as they’re so cheap, should we start giving an F about the MGF? Just some of the questions bugging Max and Matt. So join them for some answers, some questionable facts and lots of opinions. All in all, just great classic car chat. Hit play! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Bonus Episode - SL vs Stag - Roadtest! | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:35:26 | |
Bonus Episode! Max and Matt go head to head with their own cars as Max's Mercedes SL takes on Matt's Triumph Stag. Two heavyweight cruisers with their best days well behind them (and that’s just the hosts). They’ll be testing the cars in Top Trumps, the Hood Up Challenge and the Dual Road Test. The SL and Stag will be put through their paces in a full magazine style 70s showdown. Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| I’m Flippin' Furious! | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:45:41 | |
The boys are back and Max is flippin' furious at dealers who try and flip classics for a big profit. We do a serious piece of consumer journalism by trying to spot the differences between a Stag and an SL. We ask if automobilia is cool or just retro clutter? And we get your thoughts on everything from car warm ups to ugly classics. It’s a high octane show full of opinions and humour. So hit play and enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||
| Blimey - We're In The Final! | 19 Sep 2025 | 00:58:13 | |
We've only gone and made the finals again for the Independent Podcast Awards! So bouyed up, we've made an extended - hour long - version of the show. We'll ask - is there anything wrong with driving a fake Cobra? Why are old car ads cool and modern ones so awful? Plus find out if Matt has got the Triumph Stag curse and listen to the heated argument about whether or not to crush the Austin Princess. Plus we'll talk 70s wedges, auctions and ask - have we got a hope in hell at the awards show? Hit play and find out why we could be the judges' pick! Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk | |||