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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
Christmas Special | Martin Buckley & the Range Rover [RAY 606W] Mystery
This week on Wheels & Deals, for our Christmas special, I’m joined by Martin Buckley from his Classic Car Barn to talk about one very special vehicle, a Range Rover with the registration RAY 606W, was it associated with Charles and Diana??
Martin also shares the fascinating story behind a photograph of a BMC Pininfarina 1800, a car that went on to influence both the Lancia Gamma and the Citroën CX. We then delve into the dramatic history of the 1955 Le Mans disaster, including a personal connection to one of the drivers, Lance Macklin, through his wife Sheila.
Pitstops:
• The story of how a one-off BMC prototype influenced the design of two of the most iconic European saloons of the 70s.
• The tragic tale of the 1955 Le Mans disaster and the surprising connections to Winston Churchill’s private secretary.
• A look at some of the other incredible cars in Martin’s collection, including a Maserati Ghibli and a Monteverdi 375/4.
• The story of how Martin acquired his three-door Range Rover for just £6,000 and its potential connection to the royal family.
• A discussion on the timeless appeal of the classic Range Rover and its classless image.
A Nod to:
• BMC (British Motor Corporation)
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