Series synopsis
The Car Years is a British reality documentary television series that premiered on ITV4 on May 7, 2019. It was created by Jim Wiseman, Tas Brooker. It stars Vicki Butler-Henderson, Alex Riley, Ben Collins and Richard Porter.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Vicki Butler-Henderson as Self
- Alex Riley as Self
- Ben Collins as Self
- Richard Porter as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 7, 2019 | May 21, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | July 12, 2021 | August 2, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 8 | August 9, 2022 | September 3, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
1964 Vicki Butler-Henderson thinks the Porsche 911 is the best car released in 1964, however Alex Riley believes it's the Ford Mustang. |
May 7, 2019 |
| 2 |
1984 Vicki Butler-Henderson thinks the Ford RS200 is the best super-car released in 1984, however Alex Riley believes it's the Ferrari Testarossa. |
May 7, 2019 |
| 3 |
1955 Vicki Butler-Henderson thinks the Mercedes 190SL is the best car released in 1964, however Alex Riley believes it's the MGA. |
May 14, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
1978 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. |
July 12, 2021 |
| 2 |
1986 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. |
July 12, 2021 |
| 3 |
1969 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. |
July 19, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
1993 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. |
August 9, 2022 |
| 2 |
1963 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. |
August 9, 2022 |
| 3 |
1957 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. |
August 16, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 7, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 3, 2022 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday |