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Classics World Chat Show · Friday · 41 min

36: Classic Car BREAKDOWN Tales!

Break it down! This week on the Classics World Chat Show, we’re telling the tales of our worst breakdowns and mechanical mishaps in classic cars. From failed alternators to burst coolant hoses, and a V12 Jaguar that wanted to be a straight-six! Have you ever suffered a halt in proceedings in a classic? Let us know in the comments. This week we also cover: 🚗 MOT exemption for classic cars and the new Grand Tour 🚗 Classic car breakdowns 🚗 Morris Marina admiration, V8 AMG Mercedes lust and an ultra-rare 80s convertible 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: • Mini • Mercedes W124 • Ford Escort Mk4 • Saab Sonett • Renault 12 • Seat Ibiza GTI • Fiat Seicento • Jaguar XJ-S V12 Proudly sponsored by Hagerty insurance: https://www.hagerty.co.uk/

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Break it down! 
This week on the Classics World Chat Show, we’re telling the tales of our worst breakdowns and mechanical mishaps in classic cars. From failed alternators to burst coolant hoses, and a V12 Jaguar that wanted to be a straight-six!

Have you ever suffered a halt in proceedings in a classic? Let us know in the comments. 

This week we also cover:
🚗 MOT exemption for classic cars and the new Grand Tour
🚗 Classic car breakdowns
🚗 Morris Marina admiration, V8 AMG Mercedes lust and an ultra-rare 80s convertible
🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans

Featured cars this episode:
• Mini
• Mercedes W124
• Ford Escort Mk4
• Saab Sonett
• Renault 12
• Seat Ibiza GTI
• Fiat Seicento
• Jaguar XJ-S V12

Proudly sponsored by Hagerty insurance: https://www.hagerty.co.uk/ 

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