25-year-old Owns London's Coolest Car Dealership

[Bonus Episode] I meet up with Merlin McCormack who founded London car dealership, Duke of London, in 2014 at the ago of 20.
Last year he moved the business into a new location in West London and I finally got the chance to visit a few weeks ago and grab the main man for a quick interview.
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[@BehindTheGlass]

Hoping to do more of these “Bonus Episodes” in between the usual weekly chats with Tony. Let me know your thoughts!

[@euroshark1]

Well done Sam. Merlin seems like a proper sorted young man. You should do a follow up with this lad. Keep em coming.

[@petersmith6520]

Loved it. I see they have a mint Daimler Double Six, an iconic British luxury car in the 70’s and very rare now

[@jamespugh]

A well add thing. Much we love Tony. This something for a change.

[@TheTerrapinchris]

Find some vinage Porsche’s to talk about....912’s ..one off’s..? Alfas !? gtV’s :D

[@888mattd]

Must admit this felt like STG content that you have tried to shoehorn onto BTG.

[@lawyer104]

Sam, you are doing a great job. I love this Podcast!

[@lilythemetro893]

As an 18 year old with a metro I might go to one 😂

[@snakewad123]

“When I was 11 I bought my first car” ok great. Kid grew up in a much different household to me 😂

[@dukeoflondonclassics]

James Bishop Smith I worked summer holiday sweeping my dad’s workshop and making diabolical cups of tea then bought said Peugeot for £32 🤷🏻‍♂️ no silver spoons here kid

[@snakewad123]

Duke of London fair enough mate. Just actually listened to the podcast. Fair play to you. It’s easy to judge , can’t blame me . I’m sure you would assume the same thing on face value.

[@alexharmon5598]

Duke of London well said and well deserved my man. Envy is indeed a cruel mistress!

[@AkiKimurr]

That's the most stable BTG has been since it started. Great! (but still, waiting for STG content more)

[@Tom.G.Wright]

Awesome video Sam. Always wanted to see DoL in a bit more detail and learn more about how Merlin created it all, seems like a great guy. Just love the mix of cars and random decor dotted around the place. I need attend a classics & cake in the near future!

[@adihirve2253]

We need more bonus episodes Sam !! Loved the guy and the space

[@Harry13002]

This is sublime! I've admired the Duke of London brand for a few years now and seeing it now and hearing the story behind the operations is amazing. Cheers for the podcast and walk around Sam, bloody good podcast!

[@AF-nf4yf]

Only 25 and accomplished so much.

[@jamespugh]

A great extra video sam. Well done. What we need a change. We all like tony but kind one side or the other. This guy work and breaths cars of classic years to new

[@lolibloxking6342]

Volvo 122 - lovely. Brings back memories of my father.

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

Who skips first 8 minutes Obviously everyone

[@brandonherrera2891]

Absolutely

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

Mini JCW 18mins for me

[@lukeforton8748]

Keep the bonus episodes going

[@ssllhh100]

looks like we're getting more podcasts than videos these days, keep it up sammy

[@colincairns8107]

Yeah that felt more like a video for the main channel, still amazing mind you, I do love both your channels. I think the podcasts should be done in the studio and this format left for the stg channel.

[@Hi-Shine]

Now I want an old factory where I can swan around all day in my dressing gown.

[@ayrton_rambles]

This guy is inspirational, working hard and doing his own thing making something legitimately awesome, well done! Can't wait to see an episode on the main channel, but this Bonus episode was rad!

[@craigdiamondbrite]

Loved watching this, thank you 👌

[@djcorza]

This is a brilliant addition to the weekly's - Keep them coming (well as much as you can safely any way)

[@Tejsc]

Sam! I know you’re probably not looking for more cars at the moment BUT, if you can, you should absolutely borrow either the red Spitfire or the white TR3 behind you at the end! They are an absolute delight to drive and really cheap, if you’re still thinking about a classic ;) Anyways, really enjoyed this and the rest of the content lately! Keep up the good work!

[@SimonInSanDiego]

First listened to the podcast on my way to work and it was excellent. Decided to give the video a watch. Awesome video Sam.

[@N1ch0la5C00p3r]

Love these. One critique less talking at the beginning. Let the interview tell all the info.

[@veemacks7255]

"some of the episodes will be audio only and some will be video only" A video-only podcast will be interesting.

[@drivewithig]

what a video. Bravo Sam! Amazing achievement for Merlin and Duke of London, I will defo pop in for a visit next time im over.

[@miamimo70]

I know the guys dad, an amazing guy called Lance McCormack, a true artisan, he was working on the Jag!

[@rberridge69]

Can endorse what he says about the pizza restaurant. The Ealing venture was tiny and constantly oversubscribed. These Neapolitans really know what they’re doing. Has a vague link to the Pizza Pomodoro chain.

[@wardybits]

Great interview Sam, I live round the corner and go to most events. Let’s hope the next event isn’t too far away 👍

[@rupertsmedley4210]

Very interesting development in that part of town - well done.

[@RCLeGeNd251]

This is a great episode!

[@jakeleech3972]

The.more episodes the better 🤙🏼

[@fastflyer666]

Fantastic looking place, I hope to pop along to one of the meets in the future.

[@TheTerrapinchris]

All episodes are good-! Your rockin it😻😎😎🤞

[@neilpatching7443]

Love them Sam you are always engaging. Thank you

[@i7rs]

Wohohohohoho bonus episode! 😊😊😊

[@Music-sx3hf]

♥Behind The Glass

[@mattbettany1174]

Jeez that coat , he just needs a load of sovereign rings , a cigar and a trilby hat . Frank Butcher 2nd

[@georgemcgregor7405]

Nice dressing grown

[@andrewgiblin3468]

Never noticed before but nice moon Watch!!

[@Evolve_windows]

Nice dressing gown looks warm 👍

[@BMW7series251]

Is that Mr JWW's younger brother ???

[@leeku7768]

john coleman na this guy can articulate things clearly

[@RainMakr]

Great work sam

[@rickyprice7586]

Great video

[@matteosiefert846]

I like this!

[@Slimkoification]

Dear everyone, if you start working at such a young age you will end up looking at least 10 years older than actually, you are. If you don't believe me see the guy in the video :D

[@lukecomerford1684]

Very cool

[@stefangrubesic2708]

Sorry but this kind of content isn't meant for a podcast, most people listen to podcasts, you have to watch this. Don't see the problem of editing this thing for a video for STG without the test drive

[@stephenwood9662]

This is better crack ,sick of jwww ,blonde shmeeee etc following each other looking at the same exclusive 8 billion pound cars ,keep it up Sam

[@MrDouchoid]

I guess you could put your stuff that you wouldn’t approve of for STG on BTG

[@cutdepiefails6596]

Duke is only 25? Wth? Seriously wtf!??

[@Richz2]

He needs to get his accounts in order...

[@TenTen32]

i hope the guy watches this back & imediately realises that his 'cool' coat actually just looks like a hideous over size dressing gown....

[@miguelmc2289]

I'd rock that. Looks comfy

[@ynot7262]

Looks silly...

[@Joshua-cu1uz]

Shut up Max Parkin . I can only imagine what you look like .

[@TenTen32]

Josh ooh! Your hard

[@Joshua-cu1uz]

Max Parkin yh I am bro 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@orchidopus]

His age is only relevant if he started from scratch otherwise it's a young lad continuing or developing his parents business. The real hard part of any enterprise is starting with absolutely nothing.

[@cutdepiefails6596]

But he did. Why the fck do you all think lad dad is rich? He literally came from fuck all, only advance he got was because his dad restores classic car bodies and he got to learn the trades early on and make some coin from young.

[@cutdepiefails6596]

But he did tho!

[@dukeoflondonclassics]

In fairness I had my dad’s reputation and some of his clients to help me get started. Sorry I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@snakewad123]

Duke of London same props I’d give trump. Trump started with a small million pound loan but look what he turned it into. You had a head start but did a great thing with it

[@ynot7262]

Dude's walking round in his dressing gown... Rockaroller...lose the gown laddie...

[@pauljohnson7490]

It's a coat known a teddy bear coat. Original ones are made out of the same materials that Steiff teddy bears are. Winston Churchill owned one

[@guymorgan4029]

The master of waffle ... cut it down and I might be more bothered

[@thecremeegg]

He looks like he's JWW's younger brother

[@lifethroughoptics]

Loving the bonus episode!! All the content is fantastic 👍👍

[@guillaumecampos6322]

I love these insights! Entrepreneur journeys are the best to know of and can really give advice and motivation to the audience I think. So thank you for this Sam!

[@musicoverthere]

Car dealership about to be struck off from companies house no less

[@askiff1415]

Jake J HMRC also shown an interest in the business

[@namegoeshere6638]

Really?

[@Tracertme]

A digital era Arthur Daley :-) Come back when the Pizza bar opens Sam... an new era ecosystem for small businesses...it has to happen traditional showrooms are becoming a thing of the past.... look at Geneva..!!

[@JoeSmith-vw7ep]

After being made insolvent/ going bust that many times you would hope he would work it out, plus money from you know who.... Daddy ?

[@WoolaWoo]

Keep up the awesome content Sam, How about a sneak peak into the 2020 car trip you all are planning soon! ;)

[@francoisg3500]

I love the video where they visit dealerships as it reminds me of Drive The World last year! More of these types of video!

[@simonorr594]

Is Sam a future Earl or Duke?

[@S2000Y]

If ever there was a time not to open a dealership.

[@gkstanfield]

That place exudes cool and that young lad is cool AF as well..! It all looks effortless. My first job was working for a private classic car restorer and I’ve never had another job I enjoyed as much! It really becomes a lifestyle while you’re not looking! GREAT EPISODE SAM!!

[@namegoeshere6638]

Relatively erudite and good looking and white. Dad in trade who cud do up shitty motors. Believing own hype is important though. Well done lad. Keep going strong.

[@MrPeterDWatson]

I couldn't agree more. He certainly has that "certain something" that gives him a confident and generous persona. You should move in!

[@alexharmon5598]

Congrats on the KZbinr car roast victory my friend!! A worthy win. Long live the Scuderia!

[@chrisdyson5513]

Fantastically interesting podcast, thank you. Please keep the bonus BTG podcasts coming they’re great. Huge fan of the regular BTGs too of course.

[@wackyrc1394]

The Romance of the place and inhabitants, just amazing, and the name of the propietor, Merlin, rather fitting, could open up an outfitters on site for the coats, thank you all involved!

[@scaniashane174]

This young man is living proof of what you can do if you put your gadgets down, massive respect from me 👍🏻

[@powerpulls7363]

Brilliant Sam I really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing

[@benclark8647]

I always love seeing stories like these, because it just reminds me that, if you know what you're doing and are passionate about it, age, money etc is no barrier to making awesome things happen!

[@RainMakr]

Went to a few and Merlin is a top lad! Need to bring the Cerbera down this year!

[@lpdandi12]

Great episode, loved the different format. The place looks awesome!

[@4SmokingTailpipes]

What a guy.. Very niche and exciting as you say!

[@NUB120]

Sam did you ser that G Watson back there... Thats a Peugeot p4

[@lloydperry3154]

So I passed my driving test around 14 years ago around abouts when you were 11 and my first car was a 205. It was around £900 and that wasn't a bad price for a half decent one back then. I can't believe you could buy a 205 for 32 quid. I paid more for a stering wheel from a 205 gti out of a scrap yard.

[@dukeoflondonclassics]

Lloyd perry it had no steering rack, plenty of rust and was destined for the scrap heap having already been off the road a few years. Took a while to get it sound seems as I was still a feckin kid and once it was done I sold it for a measly profit. And for what it’s worth - it was £32.01 I paid for it. It was red and stank of piss. Good old early days of eBay

[@timothykay10]

You do not need to be cooler as you are up there already

[@spyburn007]

Shorter content is good. Easier to consume

[@denisspratt926]

Now that is a quite cool place. Nice videos as usual

[@michalandmachines]

Fantastic job and great episode!

[@Dotherightthing832]

Great job Sam!

[@Djw92]

Very cool