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Wheels & Deals with Sam Grange-Bailey
Welcome to Wheels & Deals, where we preserve the stories that shaped classic car culture.
Join Sam Grange-Bailey, The Old Car Lady, as she takes you back to the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and early ’90s, when car dealers were true characters, every motor had personality, and relationships meant everything.
This podcast exists so that we don’t forget how wonderful this time was, so that these memories are preserved, these characters are remembered, and this remarkable period in automotive history continues to live on.
So tune in, buckle up, and let’s make sure these stories never fade away.
Wheels & Deals with Sam Grange-Bailey
Martin Buckley & Richie Barnett | Motoring Journalism, Classic Cars & Pussy Galore
This week on Wheels & Deals, it's two for the price of one as I'm joined by legendary motoring journalists Martin Buckley and Richie Barnett. After their own brilliant episodes, I thought it would be fun to get them together to discuss the motor trade, motoring, and the world of motoring journalism, past and present.
We explore how they both got their start in the industry, Richie working at Chater's Motoring Bookshop before landing a job at Auto Classic, and Martin writing an article on a Lancia Flavia coupe on spec and getting it published in Classic & Sports Car. They share their thoughts on whether they'd get into the industry today, the characters they've met along the way!
Pitstops:
• The changing face of motoring journalism and the decline of print media
• The importance of genuine enthusiasm and knowledge over formal training
• The story of Nubar Gulbenkian, "Mr 10%", and his incredible custom-built cars
• How cars are a great leveller, bringing together barrow boys and aristocracy
• The eccentric characters of the motor trade and why they make the best stories
• The future of motoring journalism a
A Nod to:
- Classic & Sports Car magazine: www.classicandsportscar.com
- Auto Classic magazine
- Chater's Motoring Bookshop: www.chaters.co.uk
- Nubar Gulbenkian
- Magneto: www.magnetomagazine.com
- The Road Rat: www.theroadrat.com
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