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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) classic cars, classic car, motoring, practical classics, car and classic, vintage car, driving, car restoring Max & Matt thetyrekickersuk@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/raqx9q7mj1obez8s41vg1110mxns?.jpg The Tyre Kickers - Classic Cars https://www.instagram.com/thetyrekickersuk Matt Max Battle of the Decades - 50th Show Special Battle of the Decades - 50th Show Special We’ve got to 50! After two years of arguing, somehow Max and Matt have made it to FIFTY episodes! Blimey. To celebrate, they're finally getting a divorce. Only joking! They're having a super extra special high octane heated debate on what's the BEST decade for classic cars? It's an extended edition of The Tyre Kickers as a special punishment beating for you, our loyal listener, who has stuck with us through lots of torrid nonsense and the occasional laugh. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy it. Spoiler alert - we may finally agree on something! 

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]]> We’ve got to 50! After two years of arguing, somehow Max and Matt have made it to FIFTY episodes! Blimey. To celebrate, they're finally getting a divorce. Only joking! They're having a super extra special high octane heated debate on what's the BEST decade for classic cars? It's an extended edition of The Tyre Kickers as a special punishment beating for you, our loyal listener, who has stuck with us through lots of torrid nonsense and the occasional laugh. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy it. Spoiler alert - we may finally agree on something! 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18730743 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000 3772 3 50 full false I Need A Tow Truck! I Need A Tow Truck! We're back! Max has had a breakdown - in something even more unreliable than his old Porsche 912. Also on the show - let's make brown great again! What's happened to all the brown cars? Plus - it's a hard knock life. We look at the sub-povvo spec of old car-based vans. No heated seats and CarPlay for the tradies of old. They were lucky to have wind-up windows and a steering wheel. All that, plus your thoughts, comments and corrections. Hit play and enjoy the chat!

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]]> We're back! Max has had a breakdown - in something even more unreliable than his old Porsche 912. Also on the show - let's make brown great again! What's happened to all the brown cars? Plus - it's a hard knock life. We look at the sub-povvo spec of old car-based vans. No heated seats and CarPlay for the tradies of old. They were lucky to have wind-up windows and a steering wheel. All that, plus your thoughts, comments and corrections. Hit play and enjoy the chat!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18649305 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000 2495 3 49 full false Midlife Crisis! Midlife Crisis! In Episode 48, Max and Matt discuss the best car for looking ten years younger. So what are the perfect wheels for that mid fifties midlife crisis? Also, we look at the 70s super sports car that blew the Brits out of the rusty water, the Datsun 240Z. Plus should you have a set of cars? Max tries to persuade Matt to complement his Stag with the Triumph 2000 saloon and estate - three Michelotti designs in one. Max thinks they're cool. Matt isn't so sure. Hit play and hear the debate!

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]]> In Episode 48, Max and Matt discuss the best car for looking ten years younger. So what are the perfect wheels for that mid fifties midlife crisis? Also, we look at the 70s super sports car that blew the Brits out of the rusty water, the Datsun 240Z. Plus should you have a set of cars? Max tries to persuade Matt to complement his Stag with the Triumph 2000 saloon and estate - three Michelotti designs in one. Max thinks they're cool. Matt isn't so sure. Hit play and hear the debate!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18572054 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000 2385 3 48 full false All Fur Coat And No Knickers All Fur Coat And No Knickers The boys are back for Season 3! Max and Matt discuss the snobbery of British car buyers opting for coach built specials made from run of the mill models. Plus they look at that cockroach of cars, the 1970s Mercedes W123 and have some big news about the future of the show. Hit play and hear all!

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]]> The boys are back for Season 3! Max and Matt discuss the snobbery of British car buyers opting for coach built specials made from run of the mill models. Plus they look at that cockroach of cars, the 1970s Mercedes W123 and have some big news about the future of the show. Hit play and hear all!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18502035 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000 2745 3 47 full false Driving Home For Christmas - Our Xmas Special! Driving Home For Christmas - Our Xmas Special! What if you could ditch the daily and do the Christmas commute in something more classic and classy? Would you make it or would you arrive on a low loader? Plus, just how much do Max and Matt know about their cars? We find out in a festive know-it-all quiz. And we swap socks for spark plugs and discover the perfect presents for classic car lovers. So press play and say Ho-Ho-Hello to our 2025 Tyre Kickers Christmas Special! 

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]]> What if you could ditch the daily and do the Christmas commute in something more classic and classy? Would you make it or would you arrive on a low loader? Plus, just how much do Max and Matt know about their cars? We find out in a festive know-it-all quiz. And we swap socks for spark plugs and discover the perfect presents for classic car lovers. So press play and say Ho-Ho-Hello to our 2025 Tyre Kickers Christmas Special! 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18325374 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000 3455 2 46 full false Why Don’t We Like Fords? Why Don’t We Like Fords? How come we’re not fussed by fast Fords? Should we save or crush that dumpy Mini rival, the Hillman Imp? And is it weird to get hung up about classic car interiors? All that plus our thoughts on the NEC show, your views on whether to fix your cars at home and the usual knockabout from the two hosts. If you like classic cars, you'll love this podcast. Click play to get involved!

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]]> How come we’re not fussed by fast Fords? Should we save or crush that dumpy Mini rival, the Hillman Imp? And is it weird to get hung up about classic car interiors? All that plus our thoughts on the NEC show, your views on whether to fix your cars at home and the usual knockabout from the two hosts. If you like classic cars, you'll love this podcast. Click play to get involved!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18243440 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000 2710 2 45 full false Can We Fix It? No We Probably Can't - Bonus Episode with Practical Classics Can We Fix It? No We Probably Can't - Bonus Episode with Practical Classics Lots of people look like they can fix their classic cars. But we don't look like two of them. So we grabbed the editor of Practical Classics magazine to ask him for help and advice. Can we - and should we - fix our own cars? Or are we beyond hope?

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]]> Lots of people look like they can fix their classic cars. But we don't look like two of them. So we grabbed the editor of Practical Classics magazine to ask him for help and advice. Can we - and should we - fix our own cars? Or are we beyond hope?

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18166121 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000 861 2 bonus false Tyrekicking And Bickering At The NEC Iconics Auction - Bonus Episode Tyrekicking And Bickering At The NEC Iconics Auction - Bonus Episode A Tyre Kickers podcast auction special at the NEC Classic Motor Show. Max and Matt pick some lots, argue, then guess the price the cars will fetch. A few days later, they meet up to see what the cars sold for and who was closest to the hammer price. Answer? Neither of them, really. Listen to some live tyre kicking and bickering as we plumb the depths of our classic car knowledge. See photos of all the cars on our Instagram page - @thetyrekickersuk

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]]> A Tyre Kickers podcast auction special at the NEC Classic Motor Show. Max and Matt pick some lots, argue, then guess the price the cars will fetch. A few days later, they meet up to see what the cars sold for and who was closest to the hammer price. Answer? Neither of them, really. Listen to some live tyre kicking and bickering as we plumb the depths of our classic car knowledge. See photos of all the cars on our Instagram page - @thetyrekickersuk

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18176879 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 2459 2 bonus false We're At The NEC Classic Car Show! We're At The NEC Classic Car Show! The Tyre Kickers have left the studio! And spent the day arguing the toss about Espadas and doing oil changes at the 2025 NEC Classic Motor Show. Check out our special edition as we brave indifference at the Podcast cafe as the audience goes totally mild. Listen now to our Classic Motor Show special episode….out now!

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]]> The Tyre Kickers have left the studio! And spent the day arguing the toss about Espadas and doing oil changes at the 2025 NEC Classic Motor Show. Check out our special edition as we brave indifference at the Podcast cafe as the audience goes totally mild. Listen now to our Classic Motor Show special episode….out now!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18154922 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 911 2 44 full false You Speccy Twit! You Speccy Twit! Max and Matt discuss the spec wars and boot badge hierarchy. Are you a better person if your car badge says HLS instead of HL? Or is L for Lowly and GL for Great Leader? Also Max is digging through filler to look for a shiny Rolls Royce, Matt is about to trigger Dashboard Wars and take his Triumph Stag interior apart, plus in See It, Want It, we talk Porsche 928s and overpriced Alfas. Join us wasting time talking about old cars. 

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]]> Max and Matt discuss the spec wars and boot badge hierarchy. Are you a better person if your car badge says HLS instead of HL? Or is L for Lowly and GL for Great Leader? Also Max is digging through filler to look for a shiny Rolls Royce, Matt is about to trigger Dashboard Wars and take his Triumph Stag interior apart, plus in See It, Want It, we talk Porsche 928s and overpriced Alfas. Join us wasting time talking about old cars. 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18095770 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 3044 2 43 full false The Real Truth About Dealing Classic Cars - Bonus Tyrekickers Trade Talks! The Real Truth About Dealing Classic Cars - Bonus Tyrekickers Trade Talks! It's a flippin' new bonus episode of the Tyrekickers...this time a Trade Talks special with Sam Grange Bailey from Southern Cars. She got in touch when Max complained on a Tyrekickers episode about car dealers flipping classics and doubling the price. Sam gives the trade perspective and talks about her childhood in the 1970's car business, going to school in a Lamborghini Miura, the best classics to buy now, why Porsche 928's are hiding in broad daylight and she lets Max get behind the wheel of a classic 1960's Cadillac. 

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]]> It's a flippin' new bonus episode of the Tyrekickers...this time a Trade Talks special with Sam Grange Bailey from Southern Cars. She got in touch when Max complained on a Tyrekickers episode about car dealers flipping classics and doubling the price. Sam gives the trade perspective and talks about her childhood in the 1970's car business, going to school in a Lamborghini Miura, the best classics to buy now, why Porsche 928's are hiding in broad daylight and she lets Max get behind the wheel of a classic 1960's Cadillac. 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18075242 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000 2198 2 bonus false Bonus - Full Walkaround @ 67sourdough. Pizzas and Concours Classics! Bonus - Full Walkaround @ 67sourdough. Pizzas and Concours Classics! We're back with a bonus episode! Last time, we dropped into 67sourdough, the unique pizza/classics restaurant in London. Now we're back with a full walkaround of the jaw-dropping cars on display. So if you like concours stuff, you're in for a real treat, as we talk pristine Jags, Astons, Ferraris, Mercs and Porsches. 

Thanks to Elena, Cam and Jeremy for their help in putting this episode together.

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]]> We're back with a bonus episode! Last time, we dropped into 67sourdough, the unique pizza/classics restaurant in London. Now we're back with a full walkaround of the jaw-dropping cars on display. So if you like concours stuff, you're in for a real treat, as we talk pristine Jags, Astons, Ferraris, Mercs and Porsches. 

Thanks to Elena, Cam and Jeremy for their help in putting this episode together.

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18037009 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0100 1194 2 bonus false And The Winner Is... And The Winner Is... We’ve got a hot date at the podcast awards in London, where we’re in the final. So we’ve taken the show on the road. Come with us as we pick the best classic limo to rock up in. And join us for a pre-awards dinner at a place that mixes pizza with Porsches. Will we win? (possibly) Will we find the free bar? (definitely!). Press play and come with us on the journey to the red carpet!

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]]> We’ve got a hot date at the podcast awards in London, where we’re in the final. So we’ve taken the show on the road. Come with us as we pick the best classic limo to rock up in. And join us for a pre-awards dinner at a place that mixes pizza with Porsches. Will we win? (possibly) Will we find the free bar? (definitely!). Press play and come with us on the journey to the red carpet!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-18023392 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100 1492 2 42 full false Bonus Episode - Trade Talks: The Sequel! Bonus Episode - Trade Talks: The Sequel! Bonus episode alert! Join Max and George from the Classic Motor Hub in Bibury as they talk about the classic car market and do some tyre kicking on classic cars in stock, including an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Healey 3000, Lotus Elan and a Bentley Continental T.  Parental advisory - this episode features talk of Volvo V70 window switches and Marina door handles. Your children may think this is very boring. 

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]]> Bonus episode alert! Join Max and George from the Classic Motor Hub in Bibury as they talk about the classic car market and do some tyre kicking on classic cars in stock, including an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Healey 3000, Lotus Elan and a Bentley Continental T.  Parental advisory - this episode features talk of Volvo V70 window switches and Marina door handles. Your children may think this is very boring. 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17958513 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0100 1529 2 bonus false Classic Thrills For Winter Chills Classic Thrills For Winter Chills Summer's in the rear view, so what classics can we carry on driving in the cold? Max and Matt have a bicker about what's hot and what's not. Plus, we get hammered at Historics and check out all the auction action. And we take a long hard gaze at MGAs. They're getting cheap, so time to be getting one? All that plus your thoughts, comments, corrections and lots of banter. So hit play today - we're award nominated, don't you know! 

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]]> Summer's in the rear view, so what classics can we carry on driving in the cold? Max and Matt have a bicker about what's hot and what's not. Plus, we get hammered at Historics and check out all the auction action. And we take a long hard gaze at MGAs. They're getting cheap, so time to be getting one? All that plus your thoughts, comments, corrections and lots of banter. So hit play today - we're award nominated, don't you know! 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17923700 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0100 4093 2 41 full false Blimey - We're In The Final! Blimey - We're In The Final! 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17848154 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0100 3493 2 40 full true I’m Flippin' Furious! I’m Flippin' Furious! 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! 

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]]> 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! 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17769413 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0100 2741 2 39 full false Bonus Episode - SL vs Stag - Roadtest! Bonus Episode - SL vs Stag - Roadtest! 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17732468 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0100 2126 2 bonus false That Is An Ugly Roller! That Is An Ugly Roller! 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! 

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]]> 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! 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17703349 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0100 2305 2 38 full false Oh Deer - I Bought A Stag! Oh Deer - I Bought A Stag! 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.




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]]> 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.




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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17627114 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0100 2972 2 37 full false Why Are You So Picky? Why Are You So Picky? 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17556235 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0100 3578 2 36 full false Er, What Have I Done? Er, What Have I Done? 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. 



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]]> 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. 



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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17460214 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0100 2588 2 35 full false What Did He Just Call Us? What Did He Just Call Us? 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! 

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]]> 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! 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17384797 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:00:00 +0100 2153 2 34 full false Bonus Episode - Classic Car Soundtrack Vol 1 Bonus Episode - Classic Car Soundtrack Vol 1 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! 

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]]> 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! 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17363688 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 02:00:00 +0100 1390 2 bonus false He's No Saint! He's No Saint! 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17303818 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:00:00 +0100 2512 2 33 full false Bonus Episode - Mercedes SL Summer Special! Bonus Episode - Mercedes SL Summer Special! 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...

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]]> 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...

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17265419 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100 2212 2 bonus false By Royal Appointment By Royal Appointment 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17235917 Fri, 30 May 2025 02:00:00 +0100 2588 2 32 full false What Are You Moaning About Now? What Are You Moaning About Now? 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.  


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]]> 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.  


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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17146092 Fri, 16 May 2025 02:00:00 +0100 2562 2 31 full false It's Not That Kind Of Party! It's Not That Kind Of Party! 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!



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]]> 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!



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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-17077698 Fri, 02 May 2025 02:00:00 +0100 3094 2 30 full false Bonus Episode - Take It To A Track! Bonus Episode - Take It To A Track! 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16957068 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0100 659 full false Get Your Top Off! Get Your Top Off! 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16977234 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0100 2666 2 29 full false You're A Dirty Rat You're A Dirty Rat 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. 



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]]> 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. 



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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16903657 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0100 2981 2 28 full false Bonus Episode - The Classic Range Rover You Need To Buy! Bonus Episode - The Classic Range Rover You Need To Buy! Send a text

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16785029 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0000 1340 2 bonus false Bonus Episode - We're At The Classic Resto Show! Bonus Episode - We're At The Classic Resto Show! 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! 

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]]> 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! 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16837162 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0000 874 2 full false It's Frumpy And Fugly! It's Frumpy And Fugly! 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!


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]]> 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!


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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16808017 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0000 2024 2 27 full false All The Gear And No Idea All The Gear And No Idea 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! 

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]]> 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! 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16737979 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0000 2094 2 26 full false Want Some Salt With That? Want Some Salt With That? 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!


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]]> 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!


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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16648893 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:00:00 +0000 2481 2 25 full false We’re Back - And Having A Minor Argument! We’re Back - And Having A Minor Argument! 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16551797 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 02:00:00 +0000 2635 2 24 full false Bonus Episode - The Trade Talks: Classic Motor Hub Bonus Episode - The Trade Talks: Classic Motor Hub 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16267949 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:00:00 +0000 1006 full false Sleigh No More - It's Our Christmas Special! Sleigh No More - It's Our Christmas Special! 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! 

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]]> 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! 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16240209 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000 2405 1 23 full false Have You Been On The Night Nurse?! Have You Been On The Night Nurse?! 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16171768 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 02:00:00 +0000 2634 1 22 full false Bonus Episode - Say Yes To An XJS! Bonus Episode - Say Yes To An XJS! 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16105537 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000 869 1 bonus false Live from the NEC! Live from the NEC! 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16075521 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 1605 1 21 full false What Classic For The Daily Grind? What Classic For The Daily Grind? 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-16018350 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 02:00:00 +0000 2652 1 20 full false You're Not Cool Enough To Drive That You're Not Cool Enough To Drive That 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-15937896 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:00:00 +0100 1830 1 19 full false Sparks Will Fly Sparks Will Fly 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-15842536 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 02:00:00 +0100 2084 1 18 full false It Looks Like A Clown Car! It Looks Like A Clown Car! 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-15767262 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 02:00:00 +0100 2389 1 17 full false How Much Is Too Much? How Much Is Too Much? 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-15682596 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 02:00:00 +0100 2285 1 16 full false Bonus Episode - How Much To Run A Rolls? Bonus Episode - How Much To Run A Rolls? 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?
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In this bonus episode, we're on location at Rolls & Bentley specialist Frank Dale & Stepsons in Surrey. We'll get under the hood and behind the wheel of some Shadows to ask if they're a classy choice to float around in - or an old barge that will drown you in bills.
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]]> 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?
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In this bonus episode, we're on location at Rolls & Bentley specialist Frank Dale & Stepsons in Surrey. We'll get under the hood and behind the wheel of some Shadows to ask if they're a classy choice to float around in - or an old barge that will drown you in bills.
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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-15545856 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0100 973 1 bonus false You're Clueless About Classic Cars! You're Clueless About Classic Cars! 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-15546448 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0100 2124 1 15 full false I Wouldn't Be Seen Dead In It! I Wouldn't Be Seen Dead In It! 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!

Music credit: "Fake" by Luke Neptune. 
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]]> 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!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-15460410 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:00:00 +0100 2424 1 14 full false You Can’t Take Them To School Prom in THAT! You Can’t Take Them To School Prom in THAT! 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-15381028 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 03:00:00 +0100 2340 1 13 full false Bonus Episode - Hear The Roar! 60 Years of the Sunbeam Tiger Bonus Episode - Hear The Roar! 60 Years of the Sunbeam Tiger 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.
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]]> 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.
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Thanks to the Sunbeam Tiger Owners Club for the invite. Find out more about them at: http://www.sunbeamtiger.co.uk And to watch the trailer for the Tiger documentary, go to: https://berlinettafilms.com/documentary
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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-15340900 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0100 612 1 bonus false It's Hard Enough Doing 40 Minutes! It's Hard Enough Doing 40 Minutes! 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-15294260 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0100 2344 1 12 full false I’ve Had Enough. I’m Selling It. I’ve Had Enough. I’m Selling It. 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!



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]]> 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!



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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-15245845 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0100 2721 1 11 full false You've Made Me Late For School! You've Made Me Late For School! 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Buzzsprout-15148793 Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 +0100 2506 1 10 full false Lurking At The Auctions Lurking At The Auctions 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-15073715 Fri, 17 May 2024 06:00:00 +0100 2291 1 9 full false This 80s Car Is Evil! This 80s Car Is Evil! 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.  


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]]> 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.  


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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-14989436 Fri, 03 May 2024 06:00:00 +0100 2340 1 8 full false The Look For Less The Look For Less More classic car banter as Max and Matt insult each other over what classic cars are best and worst. 

This time, we ask - what are the rustiest old cars, as we come up with our Tin Worm Top 10. Plus, fancy a Miura but you're a bit of a miser? We look at how to get the look of six iconic classics, for less. 

Also, are Jag E-Type finally becoming affordable again? We talk swoopy lines and tumbling prices.

And an update on what we've been doing - and what you've been saying.

So, grab a drink and join us as we kick the tyres and tell a few stories about the highs and low of owning classic motors.

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]]> More classic car banter as Max and Matt insult each other over what classic cars are best and worst. 

This time, we ask - what are the rustiest old cars, as we come up with our Tin Worm Top 10. Plus, fancy a Miura but you're a bit of a miser? We look at how to get the look of six iconic classics, for less. 

Also, are Jag E-Type finally becoming affordable again? We talk swoopy lines and tumbling prices.

And an update on what we've been doing - and what you've been saying.

So, grab a drink and join us as we kick the tyres and tell a few stories about the highs and low of owning classic motors.

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-14892635 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0100 2362 1 7 full false Too Much (Austin) Aggro Too Much (Austin) Aggro 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-14829802 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0100 1958 1 6 full false The Anoraks Are Back The Anoraks Are Back 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! 

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]]> 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! 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-14738904 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000 2094 1 5 full false I Lifted The Bonnet And Said: "Oh S**t!” I Lifted The Bonnet And Said: "Oh S**t!” 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-14554166 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000 2026 1 4 full false Crush The Capri? Crush The Capri? 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-14530966 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000 2192 1 3 full false I Hit My Porsche With A Hammer I Hit My Porsche With A Hammer 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-14496658 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000 2149 1 2 full false Can We Kick It? Can We Kick It? 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Max & Matt Buzzsprout-14465162 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 2018 1 1 full false