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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2021 · 1H 14M

What Should I Buy? - Warm Beer & Leaky Convertibles

from BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show · host Gran Touring Motorsports

In this What Should I Buy?, "Bruce and his co-host Nigel," along with a panel of British car enthusiasts, dive deep into the quirks and charm of British automobiles. The discussion explores the eccentricities and engineering flaws of British cars, particularly focusing on their affinity for convertibles despite the rainy UK climate, their notorious electrical issues, and the general 'send it' ideology that defines British car manufacturing. The panel, which includes Steve Wade, Porsche Al, Mountain Man Dan, and John Wade, shares personal anecdotes and stories that highlight the unique love-hate relationship they have with their vehicles. They also debate the best and worst British car brands, reminisce about classic models like the E-Type Jaguar, Aston Martins, and the Lotus Seven, and ponder the question of whether any reliable British car truly exists? The conversation concludes with each panelist recommending their top three British cars for the ultimate petrolhead's garage. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Introduction to the Panel and Topic 00:00:54 The Quirks of British Cars 00:02:44 Personal Experiences with British Cars 00:09:01 The Jaguar F-Type Discussion 00:14:03 The Love-Hate Relationship with British Cars 00:17:51 The British Car Community 00:24:44 The Ingenious Simplicity of British Cars 00:37:38 Hand-Built Lotus and British Car Quirks 00:38:44 Racing in the British Isles 00:40:37 Ford Capri Memories 00:42:33 Sunbeam and Other British Car Stories 00:49:05 The Best and Worst British Cars 00:53:28 British Car Garage Picks 01:09:22 Hilarious British Car Stories 01:12:26 Closing Remarks and Farewell ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/

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In this What Should I Buy?, ”Bruce and his co-host Nigel,” along with a panel of British car enthusiasts, dive deep into the quirks and charm of British automobiles. The discussion explores the eccentricities and engineering flaws of British cars, particularly focusing on their affinity for convertibles despite the rainy UK climate, their notorious electrical issues, and the general ’send it’ ideology that defines British car manufacturing. The panel, which includes Steve Wade, Porsche Al, Mountain Man Dan, and John Wade, shares personal anecdotes and stories that highlight the unique love-hate relationship they have with their vehicles. They also debate the best and worst British car brands, reminisce about classic models like the E-Type Jaguar, Aston Martins, and the Lotus Seven, and ponder the question of whether any reliable British car truly exists? The conversation concludes with each panelist recommending their top three British cars for the ultimate petrolhead’s garage.

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