Show Notes
A week on from Sam’s first drive of Jaguar’s electric GT, the debate is still raging, so we’re holding judgement until it hits real tarmac. This episode then turns to something far less contentious: the McLaren F1 GTR currently for sale on PH, including its Le Mans history and what it takes to own the ultimate supercar. There’s also a buying challenge for a first car on a £5,000 budget, plus a discussion on whether once you go automatic, you ever really go back to manual. 🏎️ Sell your car on PistonHeads auctions: https://www.pistonheads.com/sell/auctions🎟️ Get your Annual Service 2026 tickets: https://www.pistonheads.com/events/annual-service
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 11:28 McLaren F1 GTR for sale 31:14 £5k first cars 49:01 Have you gone back to manual after an auto?
Cars: Sam's Audi TT: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/19805287 Cam's Fiesta ST: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/19669765
Topics: McLaren F1 GTR for sale: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/19783298 First car choice: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2134145 Once you go auto, you never go back?: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=2134754
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