Classics World Chat Show

Classics World

Every week, we discuss the latest classic car news, talk about our picks for cars in different categories and look to the classifieds for our Want of The Week!

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#39
October 9 · 34 min
39: COOL Diesel Classic Cars & Jaguar Type 01 Revealed!
Proudly sponsored by Hagerty insurance - Hagerty makes classic-car insurance interesting, offering comprehensive cover, free valuations, events, driving tours and the Hagerty Drivers Club – helping enthusiasts protect, value and enjoy their cars. For quotes and more information, visit www.hagerty.co.uk No smoke, no poke! This week on the Classics World Chat Show, with fuel prices soaring, we consider diesel-powered classics that are economical, cool and in many cases, can be run on vegetable oil. From sports saloons to 4x4s, the black pump could be the best entry to classic ownership! Which diesel-powered classic would you beat the pumps with? Let us know in the comments. Buy the Aston Martin DB Definitive Model Guide: https://shop.kelsey.co.uk/products/aston-martin-db-definitive-model-guide This week we also cover: 🚗 The Jaguar Type 01 reveal and MG Car Club’s ‘Drive Before You Buy’ 🚗 Diesel classic cars 🚗 A V8 MG project, Kei truck coolness and a rare 80s sports car 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: · Volkswagen Golf Mk1 GTD · BMW E28 524Td · Ford Granada Mk3 · Citroën BX Diesel · Peugeot 205 Diesel · Citroën ZX Diesel · Skoda Fabia VRS TDi · Mercedes W123 240D/300D · Range Rover Classic TD · MG RV8 · Suzuki Kei truck · Toyota MR2 Mk1 If you enjoy classic cars, vintage motoring stories, road trips, buying advice, restoration projects and automotive nostalgia, subscribe for weekly podcasts, videos and classic car features from the Classics World team. #ClassicCars #ClassicCarPodcast Welcome to Classics World, your ultimate destination for all things classic cars! At Classics World, we’re a group of petrolheads who love cars of all makes, models and eras. With an emphasis on classics, we celebrate some of the greatest cars ever made from around the world. From loveable people’s cars like the Mini, Citroen 2CV and VW Beetle, to peerless prestige cars from the likes of Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes, we’ve got it covered. From pre-war rarities to modern classics, Classics World covers every age of automotive icon. With a shared passion for classic cars and an in-depth knowledge, our videos will feature road tests, comparison tests, buying guides, living with advice, interviews and event reports – any opportunity to share our mutual love of classics. So, whatever car takes your fancy, it’s sure to feature on Classics World. Subscribe now and be a part of our passionate automotive community, keeping the classic car spirit alive together: https://www.youtube.com/c/classicsworlduk?sub_confirmation=1 Was this video helpful? Please click Like and share it with your friends, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Find Classics World on: Website: https://classicsworld.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/classicsworlduk Instagram: @classicsworlduk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/classicsworlduk #ClassicCars #VintageAutomobiles #ClassicCarEnthusiast #NostalgicMotoring #CarRestoration #AutomotiveHeritage #ExpertInsights #ClassicCarCommunity #CarCulture #ClassicCarEvents #CarShowcase #RetroCars #TimelessBeauty #CarHistory #AutoAppreciation All content on this channel is - unless otherwise stated - the opinion of the given party and any offence caused is severely apologised for. Any and all third-party content is credited and referenced to the best of our ability and all externally-created content is entirely the legal property of its original and rightful owner/s. All rights respected. Chapters 0:00 Welcome Back! 0:52 News - Physical Controls In Cars 1:29 Hagerty Drivers Club Tour Experience 5:52 'Classics For SUV Money' Podcast Comments 8:50 Classics For Young People 39:59 Weekend Plans 41:29 Want of The Week 45:39 Thanks For Watching!
#38
October 2 · 46 min
38: The BEST Classic Cars For Young People!
Proudly sponsored by Hagerty insurance - Hagerty makes classic-car insurance interesting, offering comprehensive cover, free valuations, events, driving tours and the Hagerty Drivers Club – helping enthusiasts protect, value and enjoy their cars. For quotes and more information, visit www.hagerty.co.uk First time for everything! This week on the Classics World Chat Show, we’re nominating classic cars for young people, insurable on a classic insurance policy and affordable to buy and run. From 80s hatchbacks to sports cars, there’s no excuse for a young or new driver not to be involved in the classic car hobby! Read Hagerty's picks for classics for young drivers: https://www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/the-best-classic-cars-for-young-drivers/ Which classic car would you recommend for a young driver? Let us know in the comments. This week we also cover: 🚗 Preference for physical controls and the Hagerty Drivers Club Tour 🚗 Classic cars for young people 🚗 Ford luxury, a fun Kei sports car and quirky Saab lust 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: • Fiat Punto Mk1 • Volkswagen Golf Mk2 • Morris Minor • Peugeot 205 • Mazda MX-5 Mk1 • Ford Ka • Volvo 340 • Mercedes 190E • Rover 200 R3 • Ford Granada • Daihatsu Copen • Saab 900 NG
#37
September 25 · 36 min
37: Classic Cars For The Price of A New SUV!
Proudly sponsored by Hagerty insurance - Hagerty makes classic-car insurance interesting, offering comprehensive cover, free valuations, events, driving tours and the Hagerty Drivers Club – helping enthusiasts protect, value and enjoy their cars. For quotes and more information, visit www.hagerty.co.uk Say no to SUVs! This week on the Classics World Chat Show, we’re picking a daily driver and weekend fun classic car that add up to the price of Britain’s most popular new car, the Ford Puma! From wild hot hatches to luxury cruisers and a modified sports car project, you’ll wonder why anyone buys an SUV! Which two-car classic garage would you buy for £27,000? Let us know in the comments. This week we also cover: 🚗 Barn finds at auction and the new Renault 8 Gordini Concept 🚗 Classics for the price of an SUV 🚗 A rare hot hatch, gorgeous classic Alfa Romeo and oddball MINI variants 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: • Volvo 850 T5-R • Alfa Romeo 147 GTA • BMW E39 5 Series Touring • MG Midget/Austin Healey Sprite • Ford Focus ST170 Estate • Mercedes R107 SL • Mini ERA Turbo • Citroën DS • Bentley T1 • Jaguar XJ-C • Ford Fiesta Mk3 Si • Alfa Romeo Berlina 2000 • MINI Coupe/Clubvan
#36
September 11 · 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/
#35
September 4 · 38 min
35: Practical Classic Cars You Can Use Everyday!
Function and Form! This week on the Classics World Chat Show, we showcase classic and modern classic cars that can carry five (or even seven) people, dogs, luggage and even tow, all while still providing some driving fun and even performance! From fast Swedish estates to lairy SUVs and a V12 British shooting brake, these are the classics for getting the job done! Which classic estate, 4x4 and seven-seater would you cart your family and luggage around in? Let us know in the comments. This week we also cover: 🚗 Modern car tech we hate! 🚗 Practical classic estates and 4x4s 🚗 A comfy Carlton cruiser, pre-War car charms and a rare 80s family favourite 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: • Ford Mondeo ST220 Estate • Jaguar XJ-S Lynx Eventer • Saab 9-5 Aero Estate • Mercedes ML63 AMG • Mitsubishi Shogun • Land Rover Discovery 2 • Volvo V70R • Renault Espace Mk1 • Toyota Space Cruiser • Vauxhall Carlton Estate • Austin Seven • Austin Montego If you enjoy classic cars, vintage motoring stories, road trips, buying advice, restoration projects and automotive nostalgia, subscribe for weekly podcasts, videos and classic car features from the Classics World team.
#34
August 28 · 38 min
34: Our Guilty Pleasure Cars! We HATE To Love Them!
Unpopular opinions! This week on the Classics World Chat Show, we’re confessing to our guilty pleasure cars, the unpopular (and often, objectively bad) cars we can't help but like. From retro-styled Americans to quirky three-wheelers, this lot might not find favour at a car meet! Which unpopular car would you admit to liking? Let us know in the comments. This week we also cover: 🚗 The Jaguar Type 01 interior 🚗 Unpopular and bad cars we like 🚗 A British rarity, cool Japanese coupe and rare Italian hot hatch 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: • Yugo 45 • Chrysler Crossfire • Leyland Princess • Fiat 126 • Reliant Robin • Mitsubishi Carisma • Vauxhall Nova • Chrysler PT Cruiser • Ford Probe • Rover Metro GTI • Toyota Celica Mk1 • Fiat Uno Turbo If you enjoy classic cars, vintage motoring stories, road trips, buying advice, restoration projects and automotive nostalgia, subscribe for weekly podcasts, videos and classic car features from the Classics World team.
#33
August 21 · 33 min
33: CHEAP Sports Cars For Summer From £3000!
Sun’s out, roof down! This week on the Classics World Chat Show, we’re nominating our favourite sporty roadsters for a summer B-road blast! From affordable modern classics, to left-field lairy choices and expensive exotica, there’s something for everyone! Which sporty drop-top would you take for a summer blast? Let us know in the comments. This week we also cover: 🚗 The fate of the Beaulieu Motor Museum 🚗 Sporty roadsters for summer 🚗 Fast family Honda, cheap and cheerful 4x4s and supercharged Jaguar lust 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: • Fiat X1/9 • Porsche ‘986’ Boxster • MG TF • BMW Z3M • Lotus Elise • Triumph TR6 • Sunbeam Tiger • MGA Twin Cam • Porsche 911 ‘997’ Cabriolet • Honda Accord Type R • Suzuki Jimny • Jaguar S-Type R
#32
August 14 · 36 min
32: The Best and WORST Car Facelifts!
Lift your spirits! This week on the Classics World Chat Show, we’re talking car facelifts, when manufacturers tweaked and revised their car’s looks to update them. Some worked well, others turned out more like bad plastic surgery - we look at some styling improvements, ruins and wild cards from across the decades! Which car facelifts do you love, or hate? Let us know in the comments. This week we also cover: 🚗 Should you modify classic cars? 🚗 Car facelifts, good and bad 🚗 Morris Marina restomod, cheap roadster fun and a quirky French coupe 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: · Ford Capri Mk2 · Ford Capri Mk3 · Jaguar XF · Jaguar XJ40 · Jaguar X300 XJ · Hyundai Coupe · Fiat Multipla · Ford Escort Mk5 · Ford Escort Mk6 · MG ZR/ZS/ZT · Classic Mini · Mini Clubman · Rover 200 R8 · Morris Marina Crayford Convertible · Toyota MR2 Mk3 · Renault Fuego
#31
August 7 · 36 min
31: Should You MODIFY Classic Cars?
Manage your expectations! In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, we build our dream company car (and van) fleet for 1986. From the delivery commercial vehicle, to the sales rep, manager and director, what would they get to drive from the company pool? This week we also cover: 🚗 Should you modify classic cars? 🚗 1980s fleet car favourites 🚗 Modified Mercedes madness, Rover pickup curio and dreaming of a Princess 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: · Ford Transit Mk3 · Bedford AstraMax · Talbot Express · Ford Orion · Rover 213 · Ford Escort Mk4 · Ford Sierra Ghia · Rover 820 · Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2 · Mercedes 190E Cosworth · Rover 825 · Jaguar XJ40 2.9 · Mercedes C124 300CE Turbo Technics · Rover P4 (ish…) · Austin Leyland Princess
#30
July 31 · 35 min
30: CHEAP 60s Classic Cars Under £10k!
Theswinging 60s! In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, we discuss our favourite 1960s classic cars, many of which you can still buy for reasonable budgets, and some you can't... This week we also cover: 🚗 EV-converted classic regulations 🚗 Iconic 60s classic cars 🚗 Ford Capri lust, a cool BMW estate and rare Protons 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: • Ford Cortina Mk1 • BMC 1100/1300 ADO16 • Rover P6 • Honda S800 • MG Midget • MGB GT • Lamborghini Muira • Citroen DS Decapotable • Jaguar E-Type • Ford Capri 2.8 Injection • BMW E30 Touring • Proton Satria GTI
#29
July 24 · 30 min
29: Base Spec Brilliance! Unexceptional Classic Car Trims With ZERO Luxury!
All about that base! In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, we discuss our favourite base-spec models and trims - no leather or electric windows here, strap in for steel wheels, cloth trim and maybe the odd dubious sticker... This week we also cover: 🚗 Brake pad emissions testing 🚗 Unexceptional base-spec cars 🚗 Austin-Healey summer fun, a bargain 60s Jaguar and modern classic Merc 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: • Mini City • Peugeot 205 Junior • Austin Metro Principles • Ford Fiesta Popular • Mercedes W126 280SE • Ford Escort Designer • Renault 5 Campus Prima • Dacia Sandero Access • Jaguar XJ40 Gold • Austin-Healey 100 • Jaguar 420G/Mk10 • Mercedes W203 C-Class
#28
July 17 · 39 min
28: How To SAVE Ford, Mercedes & Jaguar!
How to save a legend! In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, we discuss our the standout models from our favourite car makers (Ford, Mercedes and Jaguar), and suggest what new car we wish they'd make! This week we also cover: 🚗 The history of British Leyland & What makes a coupe 🚗 Iconic models from Ford, Mercedes & Jaguar 🚗 Open-top Minis, fancying a Figaro and Ferrari dream 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: • Ford Mustang • Mercedes W123 • Jaguar E-Type • Ford Transit • Mercedes W126 S-Class • Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 • Ford Fiesta • Mercedes R107 SL • Jaguar XJ-S • Mini Moke • Nissan Figaro • Ferrari Mondial
#27
July 10 · 31 min
27: Big Engine Brutes! Our Classic Gas Guzzler Picks!
There’s no replacement for displacement! In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, in a world obsessed with EVs and emissions, we discuss our favourite big-engine bruisers! From American muscle to luxury V8s and even a V12, it’s fair to say this lot won’t please Greenpeace… This week we also cover: 🚗 Maintaining modern classics 🚗 Big engine classics 🚗 The happy Renault, classic British luxury and a cheap V8 convertible 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: · Mercedes 300SEL 6.3 · Corvette C5 · Bentley Turbo R · BMW 850CSi · Porsche 928 · Jensen Interceptor · Ford Sierra XR8 · TVR Chimaera · Jaguar XKR-S · Renault Twingo Mk1 · Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow · Audi S4 Cabriolet
#26
July 3 · 36 min
26: Cool Classic Coupe Buys From £2000!
Cozy coupes! In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, we discuss our favourite classic coupes, from ultra-luxury Mercedes and Jaguars, to oddball Mazdas and Fiats, and a Volvo that might not actually be a coupe… This week we also cover: 🚗 Values of British classics 🚗 Classic sports coupes 🚗 Opel lust, being stalked by SLs and young people in Swedish classics 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans
#25
June 26 · 34 min
25: ICONIC 80s Cars From Escort XR3i To DeLorean!
It was acceptable in the 80s! In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, we discuss our favourite iconic cars from the 1980s, from hot hatches to legendary sports cars and movie stars! Red braces not included... This week we also cover: 🚗 Potential future classics 🚗 Iconic 1980s classic cars 🚗 Dolomite Sprints, a rainy 2CV drive and cheap Jaguars 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: • MG Metro Turbo • Mercedes W124 • Ford Escort XR3i • BMW E28 M5 • Renault 5 GT Turbo • Porsche 944 • Toyota MR2 AW11 • DeLorean DMC-12 • Ferrari 308 • Triumph Dolomite Sprint • Citroen 2CV • Jaguar X308 XJ
#24
June 19 · 36 min
24: The Most ICONIC TV and Movie Cars!
Lights, camera, action! In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show we discuss our favourite iconic cars from movies and TV, spanning cop shows, Bond films and dramas from across the years! This week we also cover: 🚗 Classic car news 🚗 TV and movie car icons 🚗 Golf GTI summer fun, Clarkson’s Farm and an appealing Ambassador 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: · Mini Cooper in The Italian Job · Audi Quattro in Ashes to Ashes · Pontiac Trans Am in Knight Rider · Ford Consul in The Sweeney · Aston Martin V8 in James Bond - The Living Daylights · Mercedes R107 SL in Knight Rider, Hart to Hart and Dallas · Rover SD1 in Snatch · Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe in Johnny English Reborn · Jaguar XJ6 Series 3 in The Equalizer, Coronation Street and Minder · Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 Cabriolet · Range Rover L322 · Austin Ambassador
#23
June 12 · 32 min
23: These Classic Estate Cars Are BETTER Than SUVs!
Wagons roll! In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, in a world overcome by SUVs, we nominate our favourite classic estate cars - from worthy load-luggers to pseudo-supercars, these family wagons make carrying cargo an event! This week we also cover: 🚗 Rover’s history as told in The Viking and The Samurai 🚗 Our favourite classic estate cars 🚗 Finding a rare Matra Rancho, the perfect Porsche and lusting after a Land Rover 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans Featured cars this episode: • Mini Clubman Estate • BMW E39 5 Series Touring • Mercedes S124 • Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Sportwagon • Volvo 240 • Ford Granada Mk3 • Audi RS2 • Mercedes S123 • Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake • Talbot Matra Rancho • Porsche 944 • Land Rover Freelander If you enjoy classic cars, vintage motoring stories, road trips, buying advice, restoration projects and automotive nostalgia, subscribe for weekly podcasts, videos and classic car features from the Classics World team. Tell us in the comments: Which classic estate would you pick as an interesting family hauler? Would you daily drive it? #ClassicCars #JaguarEType #ClassicCarPodcast
#22
June 5 · 37 min
22: When Car Makers Go CRAZY!
Sometimes, a risk doesn’t pay off… In this episode of the Classics World Chat Show, inspired by the controversial new Ferrari Luce, we discuss times when car makers took a gamble and whether it paid off, from sports car makers building SUVs, to an Audi supercar and a luxury Allegro! This week we also cover: 🚗 Classic car news 🚗 Crazy moments from our favourite car makers 🚗 Fiat 126s in Poland, fancying a Morris Minor and Phil’s lack of love for Lancia 🚗 Upcoming events and weekend plans
#21
May 29 · 34 min
21: The BEST Roadtrips For Classic Cars!
We all love driving and enjoying our classic cars, and where and how better to do that than on a roadtrip? This week on the Classics World Chat Show, Phil, Joe and Jeff dicuss their roadtrip memories and nominate their dream drives, as well as discuss the Beaulieu Autojumble, running modern classics, our plans for the weekend and our Want of The Week!
#20
May 22 · 29 min
20: The Most OVERRATED Classic Cars!
The classic car world is full of iconic, legendary models that enjoyed praise and booming values, but do they all deserve it, and are there any unsung heroes? This week on the Classics World Chat Show, Phil, Joe and Jeff nominate some overrated and underrated classics, as well as discuss exciting news for young mechanics, our plans for the weekend and our Want of The Week!

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