The Classic Car Weekly Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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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

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!

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.

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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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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!

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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

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!

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics Update

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

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.

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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

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.

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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