UKMotorTalk

In this special episode, the team are joined by Chris Stradling aka Stradders.Stradders has flown as a Navigator with the RAF for 41 years, primarily on Panavia Tornado fast jets, but more recently on the Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.Having recently retired, we thought that now would be a good time to enjoy just some of his amazing stories, and, naturally, ask him what car he drives!For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/11/podcast-from-triumph-toledo-to-raf-tornado/

It's Graham's turn to get out and about, this week having a glance around the incredible cars on offer at RM Sotheby's London Auction, before moving on to Pall Mall for the St James's Motoring Spectacle, the warm up event before the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.Cars on view include:The oldest in the auction, a 1900 (the year not the engine size!) Mignonette-Luap 2.2 HP Voiturette1904 Cadillac Model B Touring1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV2015 McLaren P1 GTR2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie Coupé... but also many many more!!To watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsn1ml-NvtAFor more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/11/london-motor-week-st-jamess-motoring-spectacle-and-sothebys-london-auction/

What cars would you like to swap to electric power? Dave has been to the Everything Electric live show and has spoken to experts Silent Classics https://silentclassics.co.uk Meanwhile, Graham has been thinking about which of his vehicles best meets the advantages of running on electricity.....For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/10/podcast-electrifying-the-classics/

As McLaren clinch another F1 World Constructors' Championship, we look forward to the rest of the season, and where Christian Horner might pop up next.We also welcome Jason Plato back to the BTCC world, and discuss how affordable "hot hatches" may or may not have disappeared from the UK car market.For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/10/podcast-where-did-all-the-hot-hatches-go/

Dave and Graham take a look at some of the stories that have caught our eye over the last few weeks:Lewis Hamilton says he's sold his car collectionThere's a new World's Fastest Production CarWood and Picket Minis return with Ian CallumChristian Horner's next stepJaguar Land Rover's hacking issueThe death of MX5 designer Tom MatanoBMW will have iX5 with hydrogen powerFor more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/09/podcast-new-worlds-fastest-production-car-wood-and-picket-is-back-ix5-hydrogen/

Mike and Jim have a good look round the 2025 British Motor Show at Farnborough.Many thanks to everyone who spoke to us, including:Harding Auto ServicesHaynes Motor MuseumTotalled Car ClubTVR Car ClubYou can also watch this podcast and see all of the great cars on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXscfDPuRV4 , including:VW Golf (various!)Ford Sierra CosworthLamborghini CountachPeugeot 205 GTiRenault 5 GT TurboLotus EliseTVR SagarisRover Metro (with Lotus engine!)Microlinoand KITT!#lotus #tvr #golf #classiccars #britishmotorshow #bms2025 #bms25 #countach #supercars #drifting #cosworth #modified #modifiedcars