Show Notes
This week on The Radiator Arms, the trio are back together — James, Ant and Will — to talk about how one of the UK’s best car shows hints at the future of car culture. Helmingham Hall is full of classics, supercars and curiosities, but it also raises the question: what will the next generation of car enthusiasts actually have to be excited about?
• Why Helmingham Hall stands out among British car shows • The mix of classics, supercars and EV curiosities on display • What the event says about the future of cars we love — from affordable hot hatches to unobtainable exotics • The rise of retro-styled EVs like the Renault 5 and Microlino • Which cars today could become future classics — Golf R, GR Yaris, Nissan 370Z, Mazda MX-5 and more
★ Featuring: • James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars • Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring • Will: https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank
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