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Season 1
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SPECIAL 0x1 1964
- ITV4
Classic car show presented by Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley, who battle to convince a panel of judges that their favourite car from a year in motoring history is best.
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S01E01 1964
- May 7, 2019
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Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley champion what they think is the best car to be realised in 1964. Vicki picks the Porche 911, while Alex goes for the Ford Mustang.
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S01E02 1984
- May 7, 2019
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Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley champion a supercar that was born in 1984. Vicki picks a Ford RS200 rally car, while Alex chooses the Ferrari Testarossa
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S01E03 1955
- May 14, 2019
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Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley champion cars from 1955. Vicki chooses the Mercedes 190SL, while Alex plumps for the British MGA sports car.
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S01E04 1980
- May 14, 2019
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Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley choose cars from 1980. Vicki likes the Audi Quattro, while Alex goes for a Renault 5 Turbo.
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S01E05 1996
- May 21, 2019
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Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley get behind the wheel of two sports cars that saved their brands from going bankrupt in 1996 - the Porsche Boxster and the Lotus Elise.
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S01E06 1976
- May 21, 2019
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Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley are tasked with championing two of the best four-seater performance cars released in 1976 - the Volkswagen Golf GTi and the Saab 99 Turbo.
Season 2
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S02E01 1978
- July 12, 2021
- ITV4
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S02E02 1986
- July 12, 2021
- ITV4
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S02E03 1969
- July 19, 2021
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With the year 1969 selected, Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley argue the case for the best affordable GT car released in this classic year. Alex makes a case for the hugely popular Datsun 240Z, while Vicki drives 70's TV detectives favourite the Ford Capri. The winning car is selected by a judging panel made up of motoring experts featuring former racing driver and broadcaster Karun Chandhok, Hollywood stunt driver and author Ben Collins and top motoring presenter Rory Reid.
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S02E04 1975
- July 19, 2021
- ITV4
Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley each make a case for a supercar released in 1975 that would go on to become an 80s icon. Vicki drives and champions the Ferrari 308 made famous by the Magnum PI TV series, while Alex gets behind the wheel of one of his childhood heroes, James Bond car the Lotus Esprit. Opinion and the selection of a winning car comes from a panel of former Top Gear Stig Ben Collins, broadcaster and journalist Jason Barlow and author Richard Porter.
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S02E05 1948
- July 26, 2021
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Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley are tasked with championing the best car to mobilise the world after World War 2 to be released in 1948. Vicki gets to grips with the iconic Citroen 2CV, while Alex makes a case for the British workhouse the Series 1 Land Rover. Making the all important decision are former Top Gear Stig and Hollywood stunt driver Ben Collins, journalist and presenter Erin Baker and classic car specialist and auctioneer Nick Wells.
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S02E06 2000
- July 26, 2021
- ITV4
With the year 2000 selected, Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley get behind the wheel of two rallying icons of the PlayStation generation. Alex argues the case for the Mitsubishi EVO 6 Tommi Makinen Edition, while Vicki champions the Subaru Impreza P1. A winning car is picked by three expert judges - former F1 driver and broadcaster Karun Chandhok, former Top Gear presenter Rory Reid and RM Sothebys car specialist and auctioneer Will Smith - make the big decision.
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S02E07 1962
- August 2, 2021
- ITV4
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S02E08 1970
- August 2, 2021
- ITV4
Season 3
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S03E01 1993
- August 9, 2022
- ITV4
Lancia Delta EVO2 vs. Renault Clio Williams (1993). Motoring experts Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley go head-to-head championing what they think is the ultimate hot hatch to be realised in 1993 - Vicki picks the Renault Clio Williams while Alex makes a case for the Lancia Delta integrale EVO2. A winner is picked by a panel of judges made up of RM Sotheby's car specialist Will Smith, motoring author and vlogger Richard Porter, and Auto Trader editorial director Erin Baker.
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S03E02 1963
- August 9, 2022
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Ford Cortina vs. Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT (1963). Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley are tasked with championing a sports saloon car that was born in 1963 - Vicki goes for the original touring car for the road in the shape of the Ford Lotus Cortina, while Alex picks the Alfa Romeo Giulia GT, Ford's arch rival on the race track. Only one car can win, and that decision is made by an expert panel of judges in the form of former F1 driver and broadcaster Karun Chandhok, classic car auctioneer Nick Wells, and RM Sotheby's car expert Will Smith.
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S03E03 1957
- August 16, 2022
- ITV4
Fiat 500 vs. BMW 600 (1957), With the year 1957 selected, Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley argue the case for the best city car released in this year. Alex makes a case for the BMW 600, while Vicki drives one of Italy's best exports in the Fiat 500. The winning car is selected by a judging panel made up of motoring experts featuring journalist and presenter Jason Barlow, motoring author and comedy writer Richard Porter, and RM Sotheby's car expert Will Smith.
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S03E04 1989
- August 16, 2022
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Honda NSX vs. Mazda MX5 (1989). Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley each make a case for the best Japanese sports car released in 1989. Vicki drives and champions the Honda NSX, while Alex gets behind the wheel of the best-selling sports car ever in the Mazda MX-5. Opinion and the selection of a winning car comes from an expert judging panel in the form of Auto Trader editorial director Erin Baker, RM Sotheby's classic car expert Will Smith, and motoring author and comedy writer Richard Porter.
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S03E05 1966
- August 23, 2022
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Lotus Europa vs. Jensen Interceptor (1966). With the year 1966 selected, Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley get behind the wheel of two British sports cars. Alex argues the case for the Jensen Interceptor FF, while Vicki champions the Lotus Europa. A winning car is picked by three expert judges - Former F1 driver and broadcaster Karun Chandhok, EX-Top Gear Stig and Hollywood stunt driver Ben Collins, and classic car specialist and auctioneer Nick Wells
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S03E06 1977
- August 23, 2022
- ITV4
Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (1977). Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley are tasked with championing the best performance GT car to be released in 1977. Vicki gets to grips with the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, while Alex makes a case for Smokey and the Bandit star the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Choosing which classic car wins is an expert judging panel OF Top Gear Stig and Hollywood stunt driver Ben Collins, journalist and presenter Jason Barlow, and classic car specialist and auctioneer Nick Wells
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S03E07 1981
- August 30, 2022
- ITV4
Maserati BiTurbo vs. DeLorean DMC12 (1981). Motoring experts Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley go head-to-head championing what they think is the most underrated sports car from 1981. Vicki picks Back to the Future star the DeLorean DMC-12, while Alex makes a case for the Maserati BiTurbo. A winner is picked by a panel of judges made up of journalist and broadcaster Jason Barlow, motoring author and vlogger Richard Porter, and Auto Trader editorial director Erin Baker
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S03E08 1992
- August 30, 2022
- ITV4
Dodge Viper vs. Jaguar XJ220 (1992)
