Collecting Addicts Episode 47: We Are 1 Year Old!

[@jryalls]

A game that I play is I leave a large enough gap between me and the car in front of me at the traffic lights. Then every time the person in front looks down at their phone I creep forward a little bit forcing them to look up.

[@VinEvil]

😂😂😂😂

[@business3836]

I’m doing this 😂😂😂

[@AccentShmaccent]

Why would they look up if you’re behind them

[@jryalls]

@@AccentShmaccentBecause they’re too preoccupied looking at their phone to pay attention to the lights, they catch movement in the rear view mirror out their peripheral and look up.

[@andyevans5519]

Our lives could not be any more different but Neil Clifford is one of the coolest men alive who seems like the perfect couple of pints down the pub bloke you could have a proper laugh with.

[@markscenic8331]

I'm not convinced he's pulling that hat off though.

[@The.Fake.Adam.Lulich]

Two car Garage Idea. You are incharge of a car company (Insert brand of your choosing here). You are relatively new to the brand and want to leave your everlasting mark on it like Ferdinand Piech and the Phaeton. You order the creation of two cars: a historic model from your makes past, and a new model that will thrust your brand into a new market that it does not compete in such as the Porsche Cayenne, or OG Mazda MX-5 Love the podcast, it’s become my automotive safe space.

[@Simonm2464]

The only podcast that one minute you’re furiously searching auction sites for the cars mentioned in the two car garage and then the next, Spotify to listen to some great music. This week though, Manish .. simply fabulous piece. The description of the scene and then the music … outstanding. Thank you.

[@callummccubbing4506]

Loving the podcast as per usual but I do love it when you guys use reasonable budgets, some really interesting cars are pulled out of the woodwork. Thanks for a great 2023 worth of listening!

[@johnswyatt]

I think every guy aspires to have a friend group like the addicts 😂

[@keitharneson3223]

Didn't love 2023 but you guys made it so enjoyable. May you have good health and prosperity in 2024. Please don't stop.

[@lukewaring2832]

Happy new year. Thanks for still being here guys Epic as ever..🎉

[@gohorns2323]

A car game I like to play is to time it so that when I change lanes, I don't run over the Bott's dots.

[@kamotefries99]

Love all 5, and I'm a fan of Neil.

[@markygti138]

Happy birthday guys, this is by far my favourite podcast. Keep up the great work!

[@JimPakeman]

Picked up Chris’s book yesterday and I’m half way through it. It’s great to read that others had similar afflictions and experiences. Thank you for writing it and I’m looking forward to the next half. Cheers

[@davidmarrazzo774]

Neil Clifford if you want something jazzy check out Life in a glasshouse by Radiohead.

[@elijahhutchinson1030]

2 car garage idea, any budget but both cars must share the same engine I.e. BMW 840i and an Ineos grenadier.

[@Schuey_M]

Vauxhall’s were ok back in the late 80’s and early 90’s. My Dad had a Cavalier SRI 130 and that was quick back in the day. And then he upgraded to the Cavalier GSI2000 16v, 150bhp Red top and that was rapid for the time. As a kid, I saw an indicated 140 on the M40 while Dad was driving 💪🏼😂

[@Littlegreenlightweight]

Regarding Vauxhall. Around 18 years ago I separated from my ex wife and having moved out and left her with everything I was completely stone broke. I went to the local auction and bought a grey 1990 cavalier Sri for £150 (which tells you how it good it was) and it looked after for me for a couple years without me spending a penny on it. It sipped fuel, the 2 litre 8 valve had loads of torque, the fuel tank was rotten along the seam so I could only put £20 in at a time but somehow it just kept going. It did me alright and for that it's always had my respect.

[@Ada..D]

The best UK car chat on youtube by a country mile. Congratulations and many thanks 👍

[@mbeauy3710]

As an American hell yeah to the lawn mower race!!!!

[@IndaloMan]

My fav car game? Back in the late 80s I had an XR4I and when you started it there was a check light that illuminated until you put your foot on the brakes. My game was to see if I could get from home on the Pewsham estate by Chippenham to M4 J17 with the light still lit. #goodolddays

[@mattayc266]

I'm from Bicester, and there are a lot of lovely old car about and i do love all old classic and retro Vauxhall's and the Vauxhall lotus carlton is hands down my favourite car and i have a lot of love for the HS and HSR and there inline 4 motorbikes

[@kayjayenzed]

Congrats team on your first year completed, hugely entertaining always. Thanks also to Chris H for ‘Variable Valve Timings’, an excellent read. I already knew we shared a passion for 911 GT3s but to learn that you are also a cricket tragic and had a father who regularly wrote complaints to companies was unexpected!

[@benzinapaul7416]

Great cast as always but I think Neil Clifford is thinking of an Alfa GTV not a Giulia, and from 1998 to 2000 if he wants one in Sargassi Green, and £7K should buy him a fantastic example

[@doctor13702]

That's what I was thinking. I own one and they are great little cars that are totally overlooked

[@CoticBikesUK]

YES! ST220 in the two car garage. Neil is my guy. I miss my 220.

[@stephenrooker1941]

Happy New year guys keep doing what your doing this is pure automotive GOLD👍👍👍👍

[@HarryJBone]

Great podcast as always. A minority issue perhaps, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on the tribulations of driving for tall people. For years I’ve struggled to comfortably drive (road) cars - either my legs are in the right place or my arms, but never both. Pedal and wheel adjustments rarely seem to move far enough. Any tips? Any brands/models which are particularly accommodating to the 6 footers?

[@Moving_Chicane]

Glad to have you all back in health and spirit - Thank you and Happy New Year 2024 from L.A.!

[@fast_eddie3441]

Fantastic start to the new year and great to hear about the potential developments into further Addicts productions. Loving the more modest two car garage bank. Keep up the great work.

[@djones1304]

100% with Mr Clifford. ‘Mines’ a laser rather than gun

[@thebigmacmoomin]

There has only been one game I play in a car. That is, at night, can I guess the car from only its headlights / DRL’s / rear lights before it it passes me and I can actually see what it is.

[@ZodbieMan]

This

[@loissimplex3212]

Loved the discussion about Vauxhall. In Australia, Mitsubishi, Ford, Toyota and GM-Holden all shut their factories within a few years of one another, Holden the last in 2017. The reality is that our population couldn't sustain demand. Seven years later, Toyota remains a juggernaut, Mitsubishi has reinvented itself, Ford is somewhat of a minor player and Holden is no more. Of all these brands, Holden's loss is perhaps the most keenly felt. The final Commodore (including the wild HSV V8s sold in UK as Vauxhall) was a very good car and the loss of local car making means Australia has lost the basis of significant design, engineering and manufacturing skills. Perhaps more poignantly, we have lost cultural connections with Australia of the past. These factories provided jobs and security to thousands of families, including many immigrant families. What's worse is that Australia's Federal Government has retained stupid tax regimes that were intended to protect local manufacturing, so Australia still pays too much for quality engineering. In a decade, Australia's roads will be filled with Asian EVs made to a price and we will have surrendered yet another set of capabilities to other countries. You should care about Vauxhall, for all these reasons.

[@robver26]

Hey, thanks so much for the laughs this year, collecting addicts! Love the chemistry and the incredible knowledge. Here's my request for the two-car garage… (asking for a friend, sorry not a relatable one for the masses😂) A 40-something family man with 2 pre-teen kids has just come into some money having sold his business. Setting aside £500k for a couple of cars, he is looking to upgrade the family wagon, and blow the budget on a weekend whip. For the family car - he wants something comfortable for growing and increasingly long-legged kids in the back, that can handle a trip down to the south of France, as much as the pootle to the school gates - quality, reliable and not too flashy. No Range Rovers, please! The second car needn't be practical. This is the weekend toy, something which will be great fun. Perhaps modern, perhaps a classic. Something that will at least hold it's money, if not appreciate in the years to come - this is 'the one', the prize for the years of work and stress in the business. Turning up at Goodwood there will be a few admiring glances; ‘if you know, you know'. Over to you, with thanks!

[@bdav9147pug1]

I need these 5 in a video reviewing cars I thought id miss topgear, but this along with CH videos is sublime

[@elcasho]

What events in NZ and Australia?

[@HAMISHROBERTSON-j2e]

Not remotely car related - but I would love to see the collecting cars team do the surströmming fish challenge. Love the podcast.

[@CodyKelly-]

Not sure where my Friday would be without ya lads 😎

[@mhj360]

Citroen C6 is definitely on my list of crap cars I’d like to own/modify. If I could find a pre-March 2006 V6 3.0 (for the cheaper VED), I would slam it on air-ride with some custom rear arch covers as a little nod to Citroens of the past. The ultimate comfort and style over substance cruiser. Maybe a follow-on topic for the panel, aside from wanting to own or experience certain cars, are there any which the addicts dream about customising in any way (or those you have modified in the past, and what were/would the modifications be?)

[@RichN22]

Favourite car game has to be Gran Turismo! Probably GT2.... massive step and it featured Cardigans Favourite Game as the title track!

[@yo32ride]

Owned loads of 80s vauxhall cavalier astra nova gte sri Sr great cars

[@mikerayner5938]

What I like is, no one says “ooh you can’t say that”. Thank you for that and thank you for the laughs.

[@Bluesharp2]

thank you

[@amaanahmed5133]

Tears In My Eyes - Majid Jordan , a great early morning or late night driving song. Great fun.

[@rhudson8846]

Loved the Vauxhall section, a nice debate instead of a total slating and Chris H is right, a Cavalier is BTCC

[@ChrisDorgan]

Suzuki Jimny is my favourite shit car. Go on holiday, misfiring, bits hanging off yet it’ll go anywhere and get you down to that little beach and over rocks etc haha

[@Rlee571]

Another gem. Thanks 🙏

[@evtimtrenkov1800]

I look out for car regs that have the the same number twice, next to one another on the reg (iei LD55DYJ or whatever) and convice myself this brings me good luck. At the same time I try not to check what the time is when its near 13 past. Absolutekly fucking stoked if I check my watch and its either 12 or 14 past lol

[@danstirrat2875]

Happy New Year addicts and congratulations on reaching the year's mile marker. Great content as always. All the best for 2024!

[@Olly-c6t]

I’ll just text Ron now!! 😂 legendary!

[@MaticT]

Opel as shit as thier cars are imo, they have overall THE BEST NAMES OF CARS. Ascona, Calibra, Cascada, Senator, Vectra, Omega, Manta, Olympia, Zafira

[@MichaelRenardson]

The VX220 turbo being dangerous is one of my early childhood memories hearing one come off the road and obliterate the bathroom shop next door 🤣

[@markwatson4106]

Wasn’t the top of the range Citroen c6 the “vts”?

[@Wcruby]

Watching Chris Harris driving the SL73 reminded me of that fabulously massive single wiper it had. Maybe the addicts could debate their favourite windscreen wipers in a future edition?

[@NineHellHeaven]

I have to disagree with Neil on undertaking. If you are cruising along in lane 1 and come up behind someone sitting in lane 2 or 3 , it is perfectly acceptable to pass while remaining in lane 1, as long as you don't pass at a much higher speed. I am in Ireland and the rules of the road might be slightly different (and I haven't read them in years) but my understanding is that if you are in "traffic" you can pass or be passed when in either lane. I interpret that to include traffic that is freer moving than bumper-to-bumper. Switching to lane 1 to underpass is a no-no!!

[@TheSaint491]

2 car garage; you are the creative director for a second attempt at rebooting the 1960s cult classic The man from U.N.C.L.E. You have to supply two cars to each of the three mains - napoleon solo, illya kuryakin and Alexander Waverley - one for on job performance and one for personal use. As the series does not presently have a time period set, what cars you choose will likely have an impact on when the series is set. What cars do you recommend?

[@clos2132]

Looking forward to see a future spin off of "Collecting Addicts: Investigates"

[@stevedavies5288]

Car games: My friends and I spent numerous hours on a road trip naming as many Peugeot 205 special editions as we could. Many were dealer specials so made the reward for scraping the barrel even better! Just us??? Yeah, probably. 😂

[@R15-HWD]

Happy new year addicts!

[@christianwestling2019]

As a non-native english speaker; does Edvard Lovett have a similair speaking style/dialect as Christian Horner? Somehow it reminds me of him.

[@johnrobertgordon]

Car and Car Conversions comes up sometimes in this podcast and there was talk of making it a topic. Would love to hear any insights you guys have on what was staple reading for me when I was a nipper. This and autosport were my porn. From Senna in the forests, Andy Burtons 306 V6 rally car and following the guys as they built a Fiesta XR2 for the 750mc stock hatch championship. This magazine has left many itches in my head that I plan on scratching at some point.

[@dudleyallen4181]

Any of my old cars that had a vacuum gauge would provide hours of amusement as I tried to minimize the reading by slightly feathering the throttle without losing momentum . These days I guess it is a part of hypermiling which is only acceptable if you don't inconvenience other road users. A happy new year to you all.

[@TheBucketOfTruth]

Favorite shit car for me is the Alfa Romeo 4C. Not a good car but boy did it put a smile on my face.

[@AS-dz5dp]

Hopes for 2024: I'd like to commission a sculpture, of a ram, in the image of me, with horns and ears that match the peaks in my hair. Love you Manish.

[@stotheh]

Love the reg on that XR3i. The mk3/4 did resemble a skip...

[@Brisk275]

The Vauxhall topic was very interesting. I always felt they had the superior engines to Ford but would always prefer the Ford. I do think many of the designs have aged better. But when it comes to the larger cars - I always thought the Carlton and especially the Senator were superior. I liked Omegas too and that is because they didn’t seem to be a ‘Voxorl’ but rather a ‘German Car’ they always seemed so much more complete to me. As ever, Harris is spot on with the comments about not really needing a game. Pretty much all of those things he listed I do all the time. Including not listening to my now wife when I saw an amazing alfa junior in Paris etc..!

[@jonesy-rh5fk]

I did try and sell my project C6 on Collecting Cars, was very politely informed that it isn’t quite what we’re looking for at the moment. No wonder to be honest. Congratulations on 1 year, looking forward to many more.

[@Taylor40667]

Much better longer than 1 hour 👍

[@PazLeBon]

Happy b'day and happy new year

[@ChrisDorgan]

I had a dream about Manish last night. I met him and tried to get a selfie but my mum came out and scared him off 🤣🤣🤣 weird one! It was pretty vivid 😅 think my subconscious was telling me I had missed watching this podcast yesterday 🤪

[@Hillstormer]

2 Car garage idea: after obtaining a 2 car garage that ticked all your performance, practicalily and family needs you have been burgled by car thieves. Your now left with 0 cars, a 10k budget and what ever equity was left after the insurance company settles (probably 20k) to use to replace the dream garage, using said budget on a lease/monthly is acceptable. One car needs to carry 2 adults and 2 children in comfort plus luggage on uk and beyond holidays. The other needs to keep what passion your have left for cars alive. Both cars should not be on a thieves wish list, i.e no Range Rover or hot Audi products. Sadly this is not a fictional scenario.

[@DarrenConquer]

Chris Cooper, my Nan and Grandad live near Sarratt Green and every Boxing Day my Grandad and I use to attend the car meet there. My Grandad use to own a white 1946 (I think) Jaguar mk IV and was always at local events not sure if you’ve ever seen it and remember it, he also use to do the odd wedding for friends. He sold it about 15-20 years ago or so but I have some great child hold memories being driven to shows in it. Thinking about it was probably the best leather in a car I’ve ever sat in and I can still remember the smell.

[@antgibbons4454]

A more Everyman 2 car garage, great!

[@barneyrubble9309]

My car game is the "rear view mirror stare".....stare at the rear view mirror of the car in front and see how long it is before you make eye contact...it can go on for miles. and Guess the car from the tail lights (a winter game). And i HATE, Hate with a passion those that are in a car queue that leave 3,4,5 car lengths between them and the car in front..it just makes the queue 5 times longer than it needs to be...and i will (and have) jump the queue if the opportunity arrises cos i figure they arent in any rush anyway (or they are on the phone most probably so they deserve it in that case)

[@antonyreed3055]

Hello guys great pod cast really missed my fix over Christmas card games is great Car cricket was amazing as a kid. But on another note my OCD please make sure your guys WebCams Lenses are clean Happy New Year to everyone and thank you

[@litehammer69]

Happy New year all. Hey Chris, i love Cabin Pressure, but i drive an F12 640d cabriolet, bet that's emotionally confusing eh 😂

[@liciniooliveira-becas3618]

#1000 Thumbs up! Great discussion here.

[@studiolezard]

I'd love to hear your opinion on that fake suede. Alcantara? I hate the stuff, but I'd like to hear your opinions.

[@doctor13702]

Go back to one of the first collecting cars podcasts, Chris Harris talks about "mung" and how alcantara steering wheels retain it

[@jamesward1931]

A variant on Chris Cooper’s maintain speed game - my car has start/stop, but it will let the car roll with the engine off but only up to about 7 or 8 mph. So the game is, how far can I roll along with no engine? I have to maintain momentum, but also not go too fast otherwise the engine fires up. I think my record is about 1/4 of a mile on a favourable downhill stretch. Have almost stoved into the car in front trying to maintain momentum several times 😂

[@NewCastleIndiana]

4:49 best retort in a long time!! “…I’d have shot you!….” 😂

[@Titanthecreator]

Talk about the Ferrari movie!!!

[@Andy_T79]

For 2024 i want to see Edward pulling up to a Bentley owners meet in his old 'shitter' Bentley with 2000s Dance music blasting out!.... looks of extreme contempt will be priceless 🤣

[@JBOsurf]

20k garage. 2004 Boxster S manual with hardtop, red, 68k miles. 9495 gbp. 2010 Alpina D3 BiTurbo wagon, Black, 79k miles. 11995 gbp. Haggle down to 11 on the Alpina and 9 on the Boxster. Job done for 20k.

[@SmashGhost]

Ron Dennis would be THE guest. Somebody please make this happen!

[@adrianmay2970]

Thank you so much for your time in the last year..

[@justinschultz4325]

Neil's pink hat... That is all.

[@nashrace]

2 minutes in and I already have a game to try out to shrink the long journeys and reduce my knob driver stress. Thank you

[@OldSkoolUncleChris]

Can Mr Edward talk about about the 1930’s Maybach Landaulet from when he was a kid ?

[@adam_b7]

Gents, I have a pressing topic to discuss (especially at this time of year) if you're open to suggestions: REAR WINDSCREEN WIPERS. ✌🏽

[@The.Fake.Adam.Lulich]

Yes, there good however, there needs to be a Sliding Jet wash function added to clean the rest of the crap off the window that the wiper can't get to.

[@owenoconnor2700]

Ever try the freewheeling game in a porsche when the engine disengages the driveshaft on downhills? Try to keep consistent in traffic and see if the mpg increases?

[@jeremyrigden9200]

Chris, hold on, what are you doing with Stanley, does Harry know you've kidnapped him. Happy New Year.

[@gordonsimpson3235]

BMW E24 Highlines had beautiful Leather interiors. Leather everywhere. including dash and pleated headlining. Very cool, particularly showy with the Lotus white interior.

[@stamp28]

Why does Chris Harris always look like he is in a premier inn?

[@declangordon815]

Neil, where did you get that hat… I never knew it existed, but now desperately need it

[@simondaukes9329]

Gil De Ferran was the most sincere, intelligent and just nice racing driver I ever met. A splendid human being.

[@albertperks3476]

"Jazz" reminded me of the Fast Show sketch. I also like jazz and Love Supreme is stunning piece of work and yes defiantly better on vinyl commutes the softer tones best.

[@thomasaskew1654]

On the subject of soapbox races, me and my friends built a soapbox racer from scratch based upon a Morgan 3 wheeler, we've done a few races in it and I cannot recommend it enough, it is absolutely brilliant fun. We did a race in Swansea last year and on the way we stopped off at Morgan's factory in Great Malvern, they loved it!

[@Daveemeny]

Best game to play: Goat, Boat, Float. 1st to spot all three wins!

[@wellsyandcars]

We used to play two games. 1 - was racing rain drops, we would pick a rain drop on the window or sunroof and follow it see who’s got to the end faster. Then dad got a panoramic roof😮 the 2 before we were all strapped in the back seats we used to look out the back window and guess the car by the headlights.

[@dhoosee]

You’ve all just made my New Year’s Dream come true: You’re BACK! 👍🏼 Thank you kindly….

[@Madjack997]

2 Car Garage: you’re a successful podcaster, so much so that your privacy has been affected so you and your significant other have purchased a ‘bolt hole’ in the south of France. It’s so private you have not even told your fellow podcasters about it. You decide to equip the garage with 2 cars. One for the bride that makes both you and her happy and that you use for outings. The other is your dirty little secret. The car you secretly love but dare not buy for fear of ridicule from those back in the UK. You’ve always wanted this car and now you can own it in seclusion. You have spent a lot on the house so you only have 45k (pounds) in the kitty.

[@VinEvil]

That Bond DB5 continuation car was at Millbrook. I was a little gutted I never got to drive it but I was on the Singer DLS project. Could have been worse I guess! 😂

[@simmyt10]

As kids we had a car game called The Car Game. A game for a full car or a 1v1 there jepody round every corner if you played correctly. We had years of fun with it! Rules below Aim of the game is to have the most points. You get points by picking a car brand and discussing how many points one car is if you see one based on rarity. The magic of the game is the negotiation of how many points a particular car is. You could be Ford (in 2006-2014 is usually a 2,3points and take them in, or you can be more daring and go the Maserati route. The trick if the game is asking the question, how many fords will you see before I see a Maserati. That will be the points for a Maserati. (175 points maybe) This game is determined by length of the journey, where the journey is(some cars may be more popular if you driving into town for example), parked cars generally not allowed, dual carriageway can be in play or out of bounds. You decide the rules for the specific game. Most points win!!