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The secret history of rock stars and their cars is wilder than the myths.

From Tommy Steele's one-off Excalibur to Led Zeppelin's Schuler Range Rover and Ginger Baker's pair of Jensen FF’s, Kieron, the force behind Rockstars Cars, reveals how music legends really drove, bought, and lived with the machines that defined an era.

What starts as a nostalgic chat quickly turns into a brilliant tour through celebrity provenance, rare classics, and the weird realities of ownership before the internet. You'll hear how a Fiat Samantha was kept alive with scrapyard parts and an automatic washing machine switch, why a luxury Range Rover was once dismissed by British Leyland as a daft idea, and how musicians from the 60s and 70s used cars as symbols of status, freedom, and survival.

You'll discover:

• How Rockstars Cars traces provenance through ledgers, invoices, and vanished management-company records
• The surprising difference between a car that's "believed to be" famous and one that can actually be proved
• Why celebrity cars from the 50s, 60s, and 70s can still matter, even when they don't always add massive value

Kieron chats about his own collection, including an E-type, a Porsche 993, a Renault 4 Plein Air art car, 3 Interceptors, his ‘shed of shame’ and the long, expensive journey of resurrecting cars that deserve to be rescued.

A nod to:

www.rockstarscars.co.uk - @rockstarscars

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Most classic car auctions look like glamour on the surface, but the real story is all the unseen risk, cost, and strategy that happens long before the hammer falls. I take a look behind the curtain with Penny & Stacey from Iconic Auctioneers to find out what it really takes to put a classic car auction on, and why the smartest sellers and buyers use auctions very differently than most people think.

From the obvious cost of staging auctions at giant events like the NEC, Silverstone, and Carfest to the hidden expense of marketing, catalogues, postage, photography, and third-party listings, Penny explains how much an auction house invests before it earns a penny while Stacey breaks down the vendors side, including how guide prices are set, why realistic reserves matter, and what happens when a car arrives with a weak history file, poor presentation, or a price that simply isn't marketable.

We discuss why glossy catalogues still matter in a digital world, how auction results work as the classic car market's true price guide, and why a well-prepared history file can change everything. We unpack the psychology of bidding, the value of underbidders, how private sellers often misunderstand market reality, and why the right prep can increase both saleability and value.

For more information regarding Iconic Auctions please visit www.iconicauctioneers.com or you can follow them on social media @iconicauctioneers .

To discuss consigning a classic car in the upcoming auction at the NEC Classic Motor Show on 14th-15th November please call Stacey on 07472-250306 and for classic bikes Mark on 07958-107974 will be able to help.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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The humble Metro is far more fascinating than most people remember. From a base-spec 1982 Austin Mini Metro City to a rare Mark 2 MG Metro Turbo, a Rover 114 SLi, and the final Rover 100-era cars, this episode reveals why these small British hatchbacks were everywhere then, and why survivors are turning heads now.

The Old Car Lady joins Tim from Stockley Classics to compare four very different Metros side by side, uncovering how the line evolved across 18 years without losing its core character. From badge changes and facelifted front ends to interior upgrades, five-door practicality, and the shift from stripped-out city car to slightly more upmarket Rover, the conversation shows just how much car you got for the money, and how much personality came With them.

You'll discover:

• What actually changed between the Mark 1, Mark 2, Rover Metro, and Rover 100
• Why the base City is so charmingly spartan, with no glove box, no radio, and plastic seats
• How the turbo and later K-Series cars altered the Metro formula
• Why the Hydragas suspension is both the Metro's secret weapon and its biggest maintenance headache
• What makes a low-mileage, original survivor far more interesting than a shiny restored example

There's also a brilliant look at the market logic behind these cars.
Some were once worth "two lolly sticks and a balloon, yet now the most ordinary examples are the rarest, because so many were used hard, rusted away, or simply disappeared. If you've ever wondered why a basic family hatchback can now spark more excitement than a Corvette or a Wrangler at a show, this episode has the answer.
This is essential listening if you love British classics, want to understand why originality matters, or you're shopping for a Metro, Mini Metro, Rover Metro, or Rover 100 of your own. Expect nostalgia, practical buying advice, and a fresh appreciation for one of Britain's most important everyday cars.

Thanks to Tim Ashworth of Stockley Classics for his time, knowledge and of course his Metro’s You can find Tim at:

Website: www.stockleyclassics.com

Social Media: @stockleyclassics

You Tube: Tim Sells Cars

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

I hope you enjoy this episode, if you do I’d be grateful if you could like, subscribe, review and pass it on to anyone else that might enjoy it too. You can see what’s going on in my old car garage by following The Old Car Lady on all the usual social media channels and please get in touch with any questions or to discuss collaborations.

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