Classics World Chat Show

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 plansFeatured 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

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 plansFeatured 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

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 plansFeatured cars this episode:• Mini• Mercedes W124• Ford Escort Mk4• Saab Sonett• Renault 12• Seat Ibiza GTI• Fiat Seicento• Jaguar XJ-S V12Proudly sponsored by Hagerty insurance: https://www.hagerty.co.uk/ 

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 plansFeatured 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 MontegoIf 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.

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 plansFeatured 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 TurboIf 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.