The Rise of Affordable Classics Nostalgia | Dealerchat Ep23 ft Sam Grange-Bailey

[@AUTORECOVERYUK]

This has got to be up there as one of the best podcasts you’ve done. Sam sounds very knowledgeable about classics and as a classic petrol head myself it’s great to hear her views . You need to have Sam on more often and cover classic cars more.

[@waynep040]

@@AUTORECOVERYUK agreed.

[@gillesdesvallois6222]

I agree. Brilliant

[@wokelefty]

Best podcast so far, just a wealth of knowledge for those of us who love an old shit box (now classics).

[@nicktaylor5273]

Amazing pod cast

[@CarlosFandango1975]

Love Sam. So knowledgeable and passionate and a great lady. Really different video that gripped me to the end. Look forward to future videos with Sam

[@Sean-gj3ef]

Think this was my favourite one so far! Great Pod all. Definitely look forward to a classic auction video and a Joe & James Classics on Tour! 👏👏👏

[@red9zero]

Sam needs her own podcast. I could listen to her all day. So knowledgeable !

[@dangosypethau]

Very refreshing and informative. Just a huge novice myself on the classics but was very impressed with the Southern Cars website and their excellent attention to detail on each car.

[@nickskinner1482]

im so tempted on that 88 535i. what a lovely old thing

[@Southerncarsuk]

Come and have a look….if you drive it, you’ll want it!

[@dan44zzt231]

Yes beautiful car. Ultimate Grandad spec so has luckily avoided falling into the wrong hands over the years.

[@nickskinner1482]

@@dan44zzt231 spot on. perfect old man car for weekends. the 635 is a bit showy.

[@sophie02222]

This was good fun ! Sam is so clued up ! I stay at the premier inn near Sam’s garage a few times a month I’m going to call in with my son and take a look at her interesting collection.

[@johnkennedy1559]

Brilliant chat.

[@jontheodore8450]

Great chat modern classics much more interesting than todays cars 👍

[@davidclabon1138]

What a great guest, That woman knows her stuff, defo get her back on in the future.

[@rogercooke5373]

One of the best podcasts yet

[@darrenmoore7131]

Excellent video. Looking forward to 'The Chops Collection ' going to auction 😄

[@tim1289r]

I remember a 928S featuring in an AC/DC video in 1979, and have always half fancied the idea of owning one ever since, mind you, I also remember fancying owning a Renault Fuego when they came out new! 😬

[@Southerncarsuk]

I can’t recommend a decent 928 highly enough - a seriously underrated & undervalued 80s Supercar (in my opinion).

[@tim1289r]

@Southerncarsuk Maybe I need to give a decent 928 some serious thought then! Thank you for your fascinating and captivating contribution to the podcast, I couldn't stop listening.

[@Southerncarsuk]

@ thanks so much…any excuse to waffle about old cars.

[@bdeithrick]

Let there be Rock. VHS live in Paris with Bon and Phill

[@tim1289r]

@@bdeithrick Those were the days! I'm a diehard Bon Scott fan, but I remember it hitting me when the reality that Brian Johnson had actually been with AC/DC longer than Bon had been! ☹️

[@Pen-j5t]

Best episode to date

[@andygj66]

Great podcast! A welcome reminder that driving and ownership can still be an enjoyable activity. Sam's enthusiasm for what she does and the whole classic scene is obvious. Plenty of future content opportunities there chaps. A James and Joe classic auction challenge would be a great idea.

[@05gt99]

Great episode really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the Auction episode in Feb. Just a thought, any chance of doing an episode with a motorcycle dealer would be good to compare the 2 sectors and I saw Joe has had bikes in the past.

[@eathan323]

Fantastic chat with Sam and yourselves another collaboration in the making instead of the three carcateers it's now the four carcateers and more there's a lot of content to come out of this weeks episode especially Sam inviting you up North that must be a given and james with selling his projects and other stuff beyond well done for finding these interesting people hope more to come

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Excellent podcast that one.

[@davidyoung9561]

A close family friend of ours had a Porsche 928 and would often drive from the UK to south of spain in less than a day. Very underrated car.

[@garryhills8648]

Yes I agree Sam is very knowlegeble

[@waynep040]

I know James is sceptical around the opinion of owning older Toyotas, but the value of my old Carina has risen 75% since I’ve been following his channel. Great chat guys.

[@bigjml]

A lot of new drivers are now looking for older cars with a bit of character. Being based inside the M25 ULEZ compliance is also a factor My son initially wanted a 190E, early C Class or E46 as a first car, he then saw the JDM cars like KEI cars and the older Jimny and Pajero Mini. Then a 2007 Octavia 1.6FSi Auto fell in my lap for next to nothing. ULEZ compliant with working AC. He is currently saving for an Android Head Unit made of pure chinesium. It will last him years no doubt as he is no boyracer. I know a mk2 pre facelift Octavia is not really a modern classic in the way an older Golf or Polo would be. But it’s solid and has a bit of retro charm. And will be a good stop gap before he gets his Jimny or Pajero Mini

[@Southerncarsuk]

Fantastic, I’ve seen a significant increase in sales to London, largely down to the ULEZ compliance of classics. Plus they’re likely carbon neutral now and it makes a lot more sense to keep existing cars on the road.

[@JimboArsenal18]

Great broadcast. Sam knows her sh*t, for sure. Really educational

[@JimboArsenal18]

And chops store of cars is just flames,bro!

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Great podcast, Sam is great.

[@BazDeeWren]

Brilliant podcast, fascinating 😊. Please come back Sam.

[@marknucita8284]

Great Pod cast PS Have you watched Rhubarb car sales small dealer Dan . He would be good on your pod cast

[@DickieDark]

Another fantastic episode!

[@toms4097]

Very interesting, obviously Sam knows her shit. All a bit out of my era (Cosworths, Evo’s, Skylines) still another great podcast. Good show good show

[@davidyoung9561]

I own a few classic cars and motorbikes. I have a 1984 Volvo 340 and I realise it will never be worth loads but it is more sentimental value. I also have a mk1 Astra GTE which is currently a project.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Shot you straight down James about your firebird not being set up right, she's mustard.

[@christapp3244]

fantastic episode, get Sam back on

[@davidyoung9561]

That 535i is gorgeous. I'd love an E28 tthough.

[@dan44zzt231]

Chops - You touched on it towards the end but enthusiasts love a project. See the potential and imagine all the months of fun tinkering. Doesn't always make sense to actually finish stuff.

[@Mach_One_Photos]

James have you got the Citroën Acadiane registered and all the paperwork sorted for road use in the uk

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes

[@Mach_One_Photos]

@@ChopsGarage that's good. i just remember you were having a world of pain with the company that was dealing with all that for you

[@red9zero]

Chris Harris has been raving about 928's lately too. Some nice ones at the next Sothebys auction.

[@dj4myparty]

I do see the classic world shrinking and now the biggest challenge is finding people who want to work on these . Most bodyshops and workshops just don't want to know and also the guys who understood these are disappearing as people retire. By the turn of the decade there will a agenda to remove these older cars off the road forever A lot of classic car suppliers have gone bust or retired already

[@gartgreenside3657]

Who's your next guest? Sam? Please!

[@roystonvehicles9129]

I've got a cheap roadworthy midget up for sale, 1500 quid, needs paint, but usable as is, people are coming looking like it's a 3 year old micra, absolutely bonkers, guy came yesterday, it's oh it had a plate in here, 1979 t reg British car, crazy, he bid 1200 quid.

[@chrisaris8756]

The wisest words I ever heard about classic cars is, the purchase price is just the down payment.

[@dj4myparty]

So you sell it auction but stilll warranty it why ??

[@Southerncarsuk]

There is still a legal responsibility to describe a car correctly when we sell through an auction. For example, if you bought a car at auction and it was described as ‘just had major service’ and you got it home and it clearly hadn’t, you would be able to request to reverse the deal or the car made good as described, you may not have recourse if bought through a private seller if you had the opportunity to inspect the car and file. That’s why it’s really important that when we sell cars through an auction they are described properley.

[@dj4myparty]

Presume that's why Derek at M has been to court a fair few times in the past and the descriptions are at best vague now Great business Sam hope it bucks the trends

[@Southerncarsuk]

@@dj4mypartythanks so much, appreciate it!

[@Mach_One_Photos]

sometimes driving a slow car fast is better than driving a fast car slow

[@gartgreenside3657]

I had so much fun in my first car - a 1.1L, 11 year old, 1980 ford Fiesta. I used to try to do a 10 mile run at midnight after work in 10 minutes. 2 miles were 30 mph city roads, and the rest were windy roads that used to be 60 mph back in the day but are now mainly limited to 40 or 50 mph. My latest purchase - A 3.0L straight 6 manual naturally aspirated 2006 BMW Z4 Coupe - is the best car I have ever owned and it has plenty of power for the driving I do. Genuinely don't see why you'd want more power unless on a track

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Just as point James (for a change) if you don't want your cars going to other Garages or even worse main dealers, stop saying any national Garage warranty on your walkaround videos mate, just say return to base month or 3 mths warranty, just saying those few easy words will save you 1000s mate and loads of agro, every other Garage just can't wait to rubbish you, even when they don't know you. It's all down to they're to be trusted but the person selling it isn't, you know the score mate.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

James, sorry mate but that van, Ital, jag aren't worth bothering with, you'll be at 2k van, 1500 quid Ital, there simply not worth blocking your showroom up, leave the bangers /semi classics alone and make your money on your normal cars, buy a proper mint thing when you've made your money, you've got a great showroom, blocked up with rubbish (except roadster) you can drive anywhere in them, saying like an engine swop is just fantasy, you've got work on normal cars absolutely coming out of your ears. I've done loads of classics mate, used to restore proper ones and they push you to your limit, stick with your core business. I bought a half tidy midget for a grand in the summer, actually on the road, I can't get 1500 quid for it, had a call today and it's can I drive it to Wales (200 miles) what's that panel gap, kin hell, 1500 quid (!) total waste of time. You want your mint prepped cars in your showroom, like before, keeping clean and dry for customers. Your business isn't a hobby mate for a guy at the weekend, your absolutely snowed under as it is, give the classics a miss mate. I do know what I'm talking about having restored e types, mg, s, jensen, p1800, tr, s and lost money on them all.

[@999hireactionvehicles9]

Manor park , no reserves for under 5k cars absolutely useless in this climate

[@Southerncarsuk]

I agree it leaves a big gap and a new format is being launched in the new year to cover that. I’m working with them at the moment to offer the best service for all.

[@zzhughesd]

Oh My !!!! What a Pod. 20 years in the job never knew how classics are sold within UK and Fit For Purpose act. Now I know. The same. More madness In Aussie and US. anything over 10 ten years old is exempt from our act. So sold as seen car dealership. Also all bar 2 states the other 48 you can sell any used goods including vehicles ‘As Is’ as an option over a warranty sale. Even have a sale lingo of Mechanic Special for As Is. Here’s a link with US act kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGfbnmV9arhnhdEsi=V3W0zVSWVfx4DU0g

[@Pen-j5t]

Later generations are not interested in cars , so the market for classics will dwindle away!

[@bdeithrick]

Must be hard married to somebody who knows more about cars than you .

[@Southerncarsuk]

Why?

[@bdeithrick]

@ inferior complex

[@Southerncarsuk]

@@bdeithrick😂 he’s not into them, so it doesn’t bother him.

[@wayneoriordan6749]

she is a very clever wise lady jo I think she blew you both away 😅