For The Love of Cars
Discussion
I'm still in a minority on PH (no, not because I'm not posting to moan)! I still like the show. I admit Glennister not only looks ham-fisted behind the wheel, but obviously doesn't know too much on the subject either. That said, why should that detract from the enjoyment of the show? I think he's humerous, Ant's great, they touch on the history of cars without getting all tech and geeky on the restos (I work on cars everyday, I'm happy just to watch some entertainment!) and it's easy watching for someone who likes cars.
This series is a bit odd, as it's basically like a charity. They appear to be fixing people's cars for free (cars these people love), then selling them, and then giving them all the money. Yes it's only TV and yes the show will more than cover the cost of the work, but it seems....odd. At least last time you just told yourself "Ah yeah, Glennister's buying cars and doing them up and flogging them on, got it!" That's without getting anal on whether they would actually make a profit, just taking it at face value (it is a TV show, afterall). This time it seems a strange mix of charity and hobby. Maybe they're just doing it for the 'love'!?
But yep, overall I enjoy it. Last night was the weakest in terms of the story behind it etc, and the interview with Gordon Murray looked awkward slightly, but then you got to see a lot of old rare cars that don't normally get seen on TV.
I think it's great, long may it continue.
This series is a bit odd, as it's basically like a charity. They appear to be fixing people's cars for free (cars these people love), then selling them, and then giving them all the money. Yes it's only TV and yes the show will more than cover the cost of the work, but it seems....odd. At least last time you just told yourself "Ah yeah, Glennister's buying cars and doing them up and flogging them on, got it!" That's without getting anal on whether they would actually make a profit, just taking it at face value (it is a TV show, afterall). This time it seems a strange mix of charity and hobby. Maybe they're just doing it for the 'love'!?
But yep, overall I enjoy it. Last night was the weakest in terms of the story behind it etc, and the interview with Gordon Murray looked awkward slightly, but then you got to see a lot of old rare cars that don't normally get seen on TV.
I think it's great, long may it continue.
Kitchski said:
... I think he's humerous...
You'll need to bone up on that.I like Glenister's sardonic wit. I agree he does come across oddly, sometimes, but I don't find him offensive.
However, the piece about smaller cars would have been much improved had Murray provided a Rocket as an example of a possible small car future...that would have worked well imho.
The Don of Croy said:
I like Glenister's sardonic wit. I agree he does come across oddly, sometimes, but I don't find him offensive.
The trouble, for me, is that he is clearly attempting "sardonic wit" but quite often it actually comes across more like "bored disinterest", "snide sarcasm" or, at worst, "rude denigration". I'm sure it's as much the fault of his scriptwriters as a shortcoming in his acting ability.
Whatever it is, it feels false and contrived.
SydneyBridge said:
I enjoyed it, but did not have much sympathy with the chap as he wanted to blow £6k on an engagement ring...
Totally agree, totally undeserving of having the car done. I'm sure there must be 1000's of more worthy causes. If he's said he'd lost his job as a plumber and wanted a few £k for some tools and a van I'd have bought it but unemployed and wants to blow £6k on a ring! he needs a wakeup and teaching what priorities are.Still enjoy the rest of the show though.
JonRB said:
The Don of Croy said:
I like Glenister's sardonic wit. I agree he does come across oddly, sometimes, but I don't find him offensive.
The trouble, for me, is that he is clearly attempting "sardonic wit" but quite often it actually comes across more like "bored disinterest", "snide sarcasm" or, at worst, "rude denigration". I'm sure it's as much the fault of his scriptwriters as a shortcoming in his acting ability. Whatever it is, it feels false and contrived.
Anybody care to guess how much that restoration would have cost at "retail" prices?
(I know that's not the point, but, having seen fairly ordinary classic bikes for sale as "£20,000 professional restoration", I'm curious.)
Fishtigua said:
I fell asleep at the wheel of an Uno going through the tunnels of Imperia. Totally smashed the rear end off a red 650 estate. I managed to punt my head through the windscreen of the Uno and walk into the back of other Fiat, to make sure everyone else was okay.
I woke-up in hospital in Italy and took a taxi back to Monaco to explain why the skipper's Uno was halfway up a mountain. I still have the other red Uno today.
I was awake in the front passenger seat of a LHD 500 going at speed down a hill, probably around 60mph. I'm 6'3".I woke-up in hospital in Italy and took a taxi back to Monaco to explain why the skipper's Uno was halfway up a mountain. I still have the other red Uno today.
The car hit a pothole and my head went through the roof, tearing the fabric. The owner started to moan at me (as if I'd had a choice) and I turned to her to ask her to concentrate on driving. She screamed. All very odd but the explanation came when I felt a warm fluid (wait for it) coming under my collar.
I'd suffered a 4" gash to my head and I was bleeding like a bloke with a 4" gash to his head, which is profusely.
I leaned forward so I could put my hand on the cut (not enough room between my head and the roof, in fact none) and I was told to ensure that no blood got on the car.
She drove me to Lewisham hospital and threatened to stay to drive me home. I told her there was no way I'd ever get in her car again. There was a bit of an argument and other restrictions on entry were mentioned which I said I was happy to comply with.
My father picked me up, laughing at what he said was the widest parting he'd ever seen.
That was 1967/8 and I've never got into one since. I've been in one of the new pastiches and thought them quite nice.
From the point of view of someone 6'3" and a pathological fear of wide partings, I think it is a nice design exercise but a horrible little car.
Kitchski said:
This series is a bit odd, as it's basically like a charity. They appear to be fixing people's cars for free (cars these people love), then selling them, and then giving them all the money.
If they loved them that much, surely they'd rather keep them? (as they do in Car SOS, where there appears to be genuine emotion when people realise the efforts that have been go to on their behalf)Personally I don't much care for this show (FTLOC), but that's just my opinion.
Edited by e21Mark on Monday 11th May 20:51
SydneyBridge said:
I enjoyed it, but did not have much sympathy with the chap as he wanted to blow £6k on an engagement ring...
Agreed. Guy was a douche. £6k on a ring! rohrl said:
Car SOS is similar. I don't care that Brian from Hull has chronic haemorrhoids that have stopped him working on his beloved Wolseley, I just want to see the car being worked on. Thank goodness for the facility to record and play back television.
Car SOS is much better and actually the stories behind why the cars have fallen into disrepair are often of interest.TheAngryDog said:
SydneyBridge said:
I enjoyed it, but did not have much sympathy with the chap as he wanted to blow £6k on an engagement ring...
Agreed. Guy was a douche. £6k on a ring! rohrl said:
Car SOS is similar. I don't care that Brian from Hull has chronic haemorrhoids that have stopped him working on his beloved Wolseley, I just want to see the car being worked on. Thank goodness for the facility to record and play back television.
Car SOS is much better and actually the stories behind why the cars have fallen into disrepair are often of interest.
t Tom Ford who he presented it with, he seems to know his stuff and has a good time doing it.Ilovetwiglets said:
Car SOS is so much better, I used to dislike Tim Shaw on Fifth Gear but I 'm thinking now it might have been to do with that annoying fat tt Tom Ford who he presented it with, he seems to know his stuff and has a good time doing it.
He's also enthusiastic, has a rapport with the people he is helping and with Fuzz.t Tom Ford who he presented it with, he seems to know his stuff and has a good time doing it.Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff