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After Bicester Scramble a couple of weeks ago, Richard thinks there’s a reason car shows are more important than ever. Also in this episode, Scimitar grimace, asymmetric car faces, wallowy land yachts and unloved AMCs in old movies, staging a one car at a time car show, getting mobbed by tourists in a Honda Beat, and another great car chosen from Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz This week’s C&C pick: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1912335 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard respond to listeners’ messages the BMW M5 manual being available only in America, why paddleshift Ferraris are often advertised as manuals, a hypothetical quandary involving Gordon Murray, a former racing driver and a disgraced TV presenter, the least mechanical sympathy ever shown to a car, and strange automotive habits. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Citroen announces a re-born 2 CV, Jonny and Richard wonder where the Euro retro car trend will end. Also in this episode, the British prime minister somehow ending up in an AC replica, an old Mini that couldn’t be stopped, Victorian follies, a strange idea from Vauxhall in the ‘90s, the low key cars of Paris, a listener’s inside story of a VW Beetle advert, engine silkiness on the radio, an off-brand A-Team, and another cracking pick from Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz This week’s C&C pick (which has now sold!): https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C2086137 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard respond to listeners’ messages about cars that don’t work outside of their homeland, oddball cars your dad told you about, why UK private plates are the way they are, and the greatest steering wheels of all time. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard wonder what an increasingly young-looking food logo lady might have bought with her pre-made Yorkshire pudding millions. Also in this episode, misheard lyrics, Weller wheels, local car show spots, Uncle Ben’s Benz and Captain Birdseye’s quayside Shogun, the new Bristol Fighter in person, the Bridgestone Super R.A.P. wheel, driving theory test strangeness, and another delightful thing found on the Car & Classic. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz This week’s C&C pick: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C2191812 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard pick a convertible for a bored GR86 owner, nominate a celebrity co-driver for Jonny’s race-prepped Hillman Avenger, and decide if the DeLorean was a bad idea from the start. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny has a remarkable encounter in the Isle of Man. Also in this episode, an old new Beetle for a new driver, confusion about how Mini names its cars, Richard’s MG Metro Turbo coming home, Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato envy, the expensive delights of an early Ford Ka brochure, the other things Jonny got up to on the Isle of Man apart from meeting Noel Edmonds, and a forgotten Italian wonder from the Car & Classic classifieds. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz This week’s C&C pick: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C2069353 To find out more about Voy and get 50 percent off your first treatment order with code SSG, go to https://go.joinvoy.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk what to choose as a fun third car, how they would have tried to sort the tangle of British Leyland, and ways to personalise a deceased-spec Micra. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A listener shares a harrowing tale of attempting to enjoy a specific vista at an iconic American motorsport venue. Also in this episode, an embarrassing Keith confusion, Natalie Imbruglia’s Mercedes M-Class, news of Nigel Havers and a Saab, the upcoming Days of Thunder sequel, the return of the Bristol Fighter, and another fantastic car from Car & Classic.  For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz  This week’s C&C pick: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C2094841 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk about British vehicles for American postal services, an EV to replace a diesel SUV, cars that are like mediocre songs with great intros, and ridiculous bodywork bodges.  For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard have found a gem on Car & Classic. Also in this episode, cosplay Land Rovers, re-branding rats, the new Audi A2 and Dacia Spring, a real life No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guy, and what went on at the Grand Tour premiere. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard talk about near-accidents caused by car nerdery, the best car from any 007 film, and a replacement for a Mercedes GLC Coupe.  For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard discuss the new series of The Grand Tour and explain why Top Gear was the way it was. Also in this episode, news of upcoming live shows, global car scatter, old money cars spotted, seeing someone you know on the side of a bus, the greatest AMG Mercedes, and another cracking pick from Car & Classic.  For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz  Find out more about the new Duramat competition at duramat.co.uk and get money off floor tiles with code SSG10 Watch Smith and Sniff at Monterey Car Week: https://youtu.be/aQUJL2tK-IQ?si=hIA8jZkgno5aRODK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things question answering show, Jonny and Richard tackle ludicrous car-related stage shows, cars in clothing ads, and famous people in unlikely cars.  For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard struggle to remember some precise details about The A-Team and find a very interesting machine for sale on Car & Classic. Also in this episode, the very specific music of Dawson’s Creek, the drinking habits of the people in Friends, a look back at a recent live show, getting into trouble with an old man in Detroit, incorrect words in car ads, the interesting postal vehicles of North America, and some bad news about horses. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com This podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.