3 On The Column
3 on the column, brings together Andrew Roberts, the renowned Classic car writer and Brian Thomas, to talk Classic cars, with occasional guests joining in to share their classic car world.
3 On The Column knows that all of today's classics were once new cars, so revisit with us and enjoy their new car moment and how they are viewed today.
Want to share your classic car world with us? get in touch, we want to hear about it.
Episodes
47 episodes
Buying Guide for the Lotus Carlton With 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
If you've just listened to our podcast on the story of the Lotus Carlton, you may well be feeling inspired to buy one and the good news is that, in this podcast, Paul re-joins us to give us some pointers on finding the right car, what to look f...
Paul and The Lotus Carlton Meet 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
The Lotus Carlton is a legend. The press called for it to be banned and the matter was soon raised in Parliament: here was a 176mph Vauxhall family saloon that would outrun the fastest police cars of the time. How could anyone drive it sa...
Peter & His Iso Grifo Meet 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
We are joined today by Peter, who is the owner of one of the most glamorous and exotic motoring icons of the 1960's, the Iso Grifo.Peter shares his exciting Iso journey so far: how he decided which Italian exotic to buy, finding the best...
1944 Bedford QL 4x4 Military Meets 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
Recorded live at the RAF Bottisham Classic Car Show, 3 On The Column gets to meet Tony Brown who is the proud owner of a 1944 Bedford QL 4x4 Military Vehicle.This particular vehicle was used by the RAF as a support vehicle and was part o...
Michael and the Austin A30 with a Difference Meets 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
When you want an Austin A30 with an element of surprise fit for the modern world, Michael from MD Motorsport may just have the answer.This car doesn't just look cool, it is cool. With a fast Ford heart transplant, Mazda 6-speed gea...
Steve Sparks and his 1933 Morris Ten Four Saloon Meets 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast revisits the 1930s with Steve Sparks, the proud custodian of a 1933 Morris 10-4. We hear not just about this amazing car and how to drive it, but also of the period car accessories that enable you...
Buying Guide for a Pininfarina Azzura/ Fiat Spider with 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
Here is our second episode with Mike Steiner, who shares the story of the buying decisions that led to his car collection, how he found his dream Pininfarina Azzura, what you need to look out for and the 3D printing of rare classic car parts.
Mike Steiner and his Car Collection Meet 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
From an Austin Healey to a Pininfarina Azzurra...Mike's first car, at age 15, was a Chevrolet Blazer followed by a Grand Torino in the full Starsky and Hutch style.In this episode, we compare USA and UK car cultures and the huge d...
Sierra XR4i Update by Dan Ferrari Ford, with 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
Dan has been after an XR4i for some time and recently bought a nice, honest car. This XR4i has certainly provided plenty of material for the Dan Ferrari Ford You Tube Channel. Lots of oil leaks, cold start problems, warm start problems, exhaust...
Buying Guide: Ford Escort - Dan Ferrari Ford is with 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
Danny Finnigan, from the Dan Ferrari Ford You Tube channel and the XR Owners Club, takes us through the process of finding a good Ford Escort, how to avoid buying a disaster and explains why sometimes buying a car that needs work might be a bet...
Citroen DS in the Movies, With Nigel Wild. 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast.
An extra cut from the DS buyers guide podcast.We discuss with Nigel, The Citroen DS as a Movie stunt car and British Navy 2CV. pick ups at the bottom of the sea and more.Have you considered a Bijou?
Buying Guide: Citroen DS - Nigel Wild is with 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
In the first of our classic car buying guide series, we are delighted to welcome back our friend, Nigel Wild, chairman of the Citroen Car Club. So what is the secret to buying a good Citroen DS that will give you joy, not heartache?...
Tanya Field from Maestro and Montego Owners Club Meets 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
The Queen of all Maestros, Montegos and Metros and Queen of Cowley herself, Tanya Field, joins the Three On The Column Classic Car Podcast in this episode to discuss a lifelong love affair with the cars of Cowley.We discuss how the affec...
3 On The Column Podcast Live at MMOC's 50th Birthday - Part 3: Meet the Police Panda Morris Minors
For Part 3, we move to the Ex Police Panda Chapter to meet Emily, who is registrar for the chapter. Emily's own Ex Met Police Morris Minor Panda has been in her family for a long time and when she was given the opportunity to drive...
3 On The Column Podcast Live from the Morris Minor Owners Club's 50th Birthday - Part 2
In Part 2 we hear more from Andrew, the club chair, and learn of the many club chapters so that whatever Minor appeals to you, within the MMOC umbrella, there's a like minded group of speciality Minor owners. What are people's...
3 On The Column Podcast Live from the Morris Minor Owners Club's 50th Birthday - Part 1
Welcome to the first part of our special podcast recorded live at the 50th Anniversary of the Morris Minor Owners Club at Eastwood Hall.With over 600 Morris Minors in attendance, our Morris Minor journey starts here. First, we meet Simon...
3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast Meets the Hymer 900 Liner
There are few classics which can boast of being over 9 metres long and 2.5 metres wide, and one of only twenty-eight ever produced.This week, 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast is excited to meet Justin, the proud owner of not just one,...
3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast Thinks It's Too Hot for Air Con
It's 33 degrees on the other side of my air conditioned screen and I'm nice and cool, yet Andrew and I are dreaming of the open road and maybe a summer convertible to enjoy the best of this sunny weather. Time to call in our expert friend, Mike...
Chris from Jowett Car Club Meets 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
On a recent podcast, Andrew and I got to meet the team from Crossley Motorsport, when we were able to hear first hand about the joy, passion, skills and sheer hard graft that have been lavished on their Jowett Jupiter race car. Their succ...
Seth, Ollie & Sheila, the 'London to Cape Town' 3-Wheeler, Join 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
It's time for Andrew and I to book our summer holidays, but the cost of a long haul flight to Cape Town is looking a bit steep these days so we need to find an alternative. Let's ask Seth Scott and Ollie Jenks, as they've driven there in ...
Christianne Ireland, Founder of Ireland Motorsports Meets 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
Following on from the excitement of the recent podcast with Crossley Motorsports, Brian and Andrew feel the need to get back on track (as if we ever were): in this episode we welcome Christianne Ireland, the founder of Ireland Motorsports, and ...
A Celebration of the Invacar: Dez Meets 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast.
Those of you who follow classic car social media will have recently seen a blue Invacar, heading north on the M40 to Gaydon for Rustival 2026. In this podcast episode, we are pleased to welcome, Dez, the owner of this car, as our guest.D...
Keith W R Jones from The Joy of Specs joins The 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
Despite the title, you'll not need your glasses for this podcast since our guest, Keith W R Jones, is loud and clear. When he shared the memory of the Vauxhall Albany with us recently, we knew straight away that we wanted to have Ke...
Dan Ferrari Ford from the XR Owners Club Meets 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
From having his first XR3i aged just 19, an XR Ford has always been part of Dan's motoring life. Now his family have also grown up with XR Fords, and shared fun times with the XR Owners club. And what is the ideal garage partn...
Citroen Car Club's Nigel Wild Joins 3 On The Column Classic Car Podcast
With the prize for the 'Best Live Stand Demonstration' at "Practical Classics Restoration Show 2026" going to the Citroen Car Club for their live demonstration of the Citroen DS Hydropneumatic suspension, Andrew and I needed to find out more.&n...