The Tyre Kickers - Classic Cars

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! Send us Fan Mai...

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...

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...

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...

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 p...

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.  Send u...

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!  Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Instag...

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 th...

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.  S...

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...

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!  Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers F...

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 Face...

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 Kicker...

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... Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025

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! Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist -...

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....

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 t...

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...

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 a...

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 r...

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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!  Send u...

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...

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!  Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook...

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...