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James May reveals the cars that turned postwar Germany and Japan into motoring powerhouses at the expense of Britain and the US. He also has an encounter with an Austin Allegro.

James reveals the cars that turned postwar Germany and Japan into motoring powerhouses at the expense of Britain and the US.

On his travels he encounters classic E-Types, Mustangs and the German and Japanese upstarts that were to conquer the world.

He also has an unfortunate encounter with an Austin Allegro - the car that helped destroy the British car industry.

59 minutes

Last on

Sun 18 Jul 2021 23:45

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:02

    AC/DC

    Back In Black (Dj Mix)

  • 00:11

    Quincy Jones

    It's Caper Time

    Performer: Gareth Williams. Performer: The Wire-Haired Terriers Athletic Social Club.
  • 00:13

    Green Day

    Espionage

  • 00:24

    Heavy

    Shortchange Hero

  • 00:27

    C2C

    Down The Road

  • 00:29

    Jim Noir

    My Patch - Lp Version

  • 00:39

    Iggy Pop

    Lust For Life

  • 00:43

    The Jam

    Going Underground

  • 00:44

    Super Furry Animals

    Northern Lites (Album Version)

  • 00:46

    The Jam

    Going Underground

  • 00:51

    Charles Wright & Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band

    Express Yourself

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter James May
Director Tom Whitter
Series Producer Tom Whitter

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