Show Notes
In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James, Ant, and Will talk about the chaos, creativity, and character-building that come with your very first project car. From rusty starter cars to ambitious teenage builds that didn’t quite go to plan, this one’s packed with stories, mistakes, and the occasionally brilliant bodge job.
• The first cars we tried to fix, mod or save • What counts as a project car – and does it always start that way? • Projects abandoned, resold, or surprisingly redeemed • How these early builds shaped our love of cars
Whether you’re midway through your own build or just fondly remembering a project long gone, this episode is for you.
★ Featuring: • @JayEmmOnCars • @sportzntouring • @WillThePlank
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