The Car Years

The Car Years

Continuing First aired 07/May/2019 United Kingdom English 3 season(s) 22 episode(s)
Classic car show presented by Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley. Each presenter chooses their favourite car from a year in motoring history. Both presenters will then convince the expert panel of judges which is best.

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Season 3 · Season 3
8 episode(s) · Air date: 09/Aug/2022
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S3E7
1981
Air date: 16/Aug/2022 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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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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.

S3E6
1977
Air date: 16/Aug/2022 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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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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.

S3E5
1966
Air date: 16/Aug/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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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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.

S3E4
1989
Air date: 16/Aug/2022 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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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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.

S3E3
1957
Air date: 16/Aug/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S3E2
1963
Air date: 09/Aug/2022 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S3E1
1993
Air date: 09/Aug/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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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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.

Season 2 · Season 2
8 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Jul/2021
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S2E8
1970
Air date: 02/Aug/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley are tasked with championing the best car that was born in 1970. Vicki goes for the world's first luxury SUV in the shape of the Range Rover. Alex picks a 70's vision of the future with luxury GT car the Citroen SM. Only one car can win and that decision is made by an expert panel of judges. Former Top Gear presenter Rory Reid, classic car specialist and auctioneer Nick Wells, and presenter and Auto Trader editorial director Erin Baker pick the winner.

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Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley are tasked with championing the best car that was born in 1970. Vicki goes for the world's first luxury SUV in the shape of the Range Rover. Alex picks a 70's vision of the future with luxury GT car the Citroen SM. Only one car can win and that decision is made by an expert panel of judges. Former Top Gear presenter Rory Reid, classic car specialist and auctioneer Nick Wells, and presenter and Auto Trader editorial director Erin Baker pick the winner.

S2E7
1962
Air date: 02/Aug/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Motoring experts Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley go head to head championing what they think is the best British sports car to be realised in 1962. Vicki picks the ever popular MGB sports car while Alex makes a case for the ultra-lightweight Lotus Elan. A winner is picked by a panel of judges made up of former F1 driver and broadcaster Karun Chandhok, motoring author and vlogger Richard Porter and RM Sothebys car specialist and auctioneer Will Smith.

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Motoring experts Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley go head to head championing what they think is the best British sports car to be realised in 1962. Vicki picks the ever popular MGB sports car while Alex makes a case for the ultra-lightweight Lotus Elan. A winner is picked by a panel of judges made up of former F1 driver and broadcaster Karun Chandhok, motoring author and vlogger Richard Porter and RM Sothebys car specialist and auctioneer Will Smith.

S2E6
2000
Air date: 26/Jul/2021 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

The year 2000. Vicki and Alex Riley pick two rally cars, the Mitsubishi EVO 6 Tommi Makinen Edition, and the Subaru Impreza P1. The winning car is picked by Karun Chandhok, Rory Reid and RM Sothebys car specialist, Will Smith.

Summary

The year 2000. Vicki and Alex Riley pick two rally cars, the Mitsubishi EVO 6 Tommi Makinen Edition, and the Subaru Impreza P1. The winning car is picked by Karun Chandhok, Rory Reid and RM Sothebys car specialist, Will Smith.

S2E5
1948
Air date: 26/Jul/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Vicki and Alex look for the best car to mobilise the world after World War 2. Vicki picks the iconic Citroen 2CV, while Alex makes a case for the British Series 1 Land Rover. Picking the winner, Ben Collins, Erin Baker and Nick Wells.

Summary

Vicki and Alex look for the best car to mobilise the world after World War 2. Vicki picks the iconic Citroen 2CV, while Alex makes a case for the British Series 1 Land Rover. Picking the winner, Ben Collins, Erin Baker and Nick Wells.

S2E4
1975
Air date: 19/Jul/2021 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Vicki drives the Ferrari 308 made famous by the Magnum PI TV series, while Alex gets behind the wheel of the Lotus Esprit, made famous by James Bond. Selection of a winning car comes from Ben Collins, Jason Barlow and Richard Porter.

Summary

Vicki drives the Ferrari 308 made famous by the Magnum PI TV series, while Alex gets behind the wheel of the Lotus Esprit, made famous by James Bond. Selection of a winning car comes from Ben Collins, Jason Barlow and Richard Porter.

S2E3
1969
Air date: 19/Jul/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Vicki and Alex try to find the best affordable GT car for 1969. Alex takes the popular Datsun 240Z, while Vicki drives 70's TV detectives favourite, the Ford Capri. The winning car is selected by Karun Chandhok, Ben Collins and Rory Reid.

Summary

Vicki and Alex try to find the best affordable GT car for 1969. Alex takes the popular Datsun 240Z, while Vicki drives 70's TV detectives favourite, the Ford Capri. The winning car is selected by Karun Chandhok, Ben Collins and Rory Reid.

S2E2
1986
Air date: 12/Jul/2021 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley champion a sports saloon car that was born in 1986. Vicki goes for the Ford Sierra RS, while Alex pick the BMW M3.

Summary

Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley champion a sports saloon car that was born in 1986. Vicki goes for the Ford Sierra RS, while Alex pick the BMW M3.

S2E1
1978
Air date: 12/Jul/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Motoring experts Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley go head to head championing what they think is the best technologically advanced sports car manufactured in 1978. Reviewed by Alex, a Porsche 928 and a Mazda RX7 by Vicki.

Summary

Motoring experts Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley go head to head championing what they think is the best technologically advanced sports car manufactured in 1978. Reviewed by Alex, a Porsche 928 and a Mazda RX7 by Vicki.

Season 1 · Season 1
6 episode(s) · Air date: 07/May/2019
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S1E6
1976
Air date: 21/May/2019 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

S1E5
1996
Air date: 21/May/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E2
1984
Air date: 07/May/2019 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Vicki Butler-Henderson thinks the Ford RS200 is the best super-car released in 1984, however Alex Riley believes it's the Ferrari Testarossa.

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Vicki Butler-Henderson thinks the Ford RS200 is the best super-car released in 1984, however Alex Riley believes it's the Ferrari Testarossa.

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