UKMotorTalk

In this episode:As Graham recalls a previous auction of a W196, we look forward to the RM Sotherby's sale of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 'Monza' Streamliner F1 car, valued at between $50 million and $70 million, from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway MuseumJim catches up with Formula One's return from its summer holidaysDave comments on the differences (and similarities) when driving in Canada rather than the UK.For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/08/podcast-50-million-1954-mercedes-benz-w196-f1-car-up-for-auction/Photo: 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 – https://flickr.com/photos/34128007@N04/33400321454 https://flickr.com/photos/prayitnophotography/licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.

It is that time of year again, and Mike and Jim are taking a stroll around The British Motor Show 2024 at Farnborough....AA Heritage Fleet - https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/our-heritage-vehiclesDacia SpringDryIceEnergy.com / IceColdTools.comIMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) Chief Executive Officer, Steve Nash - https://tide.theimi.org.uk/MG CybersterRenault 5 electricFor more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/08/podcast-the-british-motor-show-2024/

Whilst Graham and Mike are left back in the studio, Dave gets out and about for some sunshine and fresh air at this year's Festival of the Unexceptional, a celebration of long-forgotten everyday family cars from 1969-1999, now fondly known as the ‘Unexceptional Era'.For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/08/podcast-festival-of-the-unexceptional-2024/

Mike and Jim attend the launch of 355 by Evoluto, a reimagining of the iconic 90s Italian supercar, on a pleasant summer's evening close to the Goodwood Festival of Speed.Whilst marvelling over the car's 420hp, 23% improved stiffness, and plush new interior, they also reflect on the day's other big launch.... That of the new "All-Electric Ford Capri".For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/07/podcast-355-by-evoluto-and-ford-capri-a-tale-of-two-launches/

In an eclectic chat, Graham, Jim and Mike explore their automotive "pet hates"... before looking at Max and Lando's F1 exploits in Austria.For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/07/podcast-max-vs-lando-and-debadging-good-or-bad/

The usual faces are joined by Kyle Collins of Motion Werks, an independent workshop in Aldershot in Hampshire, to talk about the shared love of cars, the challenges of working on modern and future cars, and which manufacturers cars are simplest to work on and most reliable.For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/06/podcast-the-world-of-the-independent-workshop-volvos-minis-and-working-on-evs/

The team catch up with the various vehicles, new and old, in the UKMotorTalk fleet... including news about Mike's Orion (Onion) Project car....We also talk Formula One following the "race" in Monaco, and news of drivers' contracts coming in....For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/06/podcast-monaco-and-mots/

Join Mike and Jim as they enjoy a day of testing a range of current new cars, alongside a little bit of "classic" car nostalgia!Amongst the cars tested are:Citroën Ami BuggyMG3Volvo EX30Suzuki SwiftRenault ClioKia Picanto (First Generation!)For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/05/podcast-smmt-test-day-2024-at-millbrook-proving-ground/and check out our videos from the day at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIwWMUg82ro1ZDU-IRUWqOz2kpF2x6BHu