Wheels & Deals with Sam Grange-Bailey

• Jason Hall | Quickfire & Retro Round 🏁

  Join us for a quickfire round with Jason Hall, driving into everything from cash trades and manual gearboxes to those infamous ‘walks of shame’ to the petrol station. This episode is packed with memories, all served up with plenty of laughs.Pitstops :How Glenmarch helps get the true auction prices on classic cars.Fond memories of manual gearboxes and  classic modifications.Locked fuel caps, wire coat hangers for aerials, and those trusty carrier bag seat covers.Stranded on the hard shoulder? Jason’s ultimate dream car…..A Nod ToBramhall Classics and the classic car trade heritageResources like Glenmarch for real-world car price dataIf we missed anyone or anything, please reach out at [email protected] with us for road trips, behind-the-scenes moments, and the cars that make your heart race.Instagram: @the_old_car_ladyYouTube: The Old Car LadyGet Involved: Share your stories via WhatsApp on 07405 813554Don't forget to like, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!

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• Jason Hall | Minis to Lambos | Dodgy Deals & Pee in the Petrol?

  This week on Wheels & Deals, I’m joined by Jason Hall from Bramhall Classics, who’s got tales to tell from the gritty heart of the motor trade. From scrapping around in a ’66 Mini with a push-button starter, to working in grease-soaked garages Jason spills the beans on dodgy deals, and the outright sabotage (pee in petrol tank?) in the motor trade.Get ready for a proper ride, packed with laughs, legends, and classic car stories that only Wheels & Deals can deliver.PitstopsJason’s first drive into the car world, starting at 13 with a mini 850.Life in the Bramhall Village garages, spattered with grease, no health and safety, but full of banter.Trade culture shifting from shiny suits to branded fleeces.Classic trade revenge stories, like the infamous ‘grass carpet.The ‘never meet your heroes’ moment is a Ferrari 400i. Warranty claims going sideways, speedometer meltdowns, and mad last-minute fixes.Why Jason loves driving the old way, proper clutches, gear shifts, and real road feel that modern tech just can’t match.Classic Minis, Daimlers, Citroëns, Aston Martins, Porsches, Lambos, Ferraris, Rolls, Bentleys, Multiple Mercedes models, and more.A Nod ToBramhall Classics (Jason’s business)Ian Roberts,  Jason’s trusted business partnerClassic garages and petrol stations in Bramhall including the infamous prepaid pumpRed Lion Autos and B&E Sales for their friendly approachesValued trade haunts and auction houses like Hargoods (Cheadle)The colourful characters and legends that enlivened the tradePublications and resources like Glasses’ Guide for car valuationsIf we’ve missed anyone mentioned in the show, please drop me a line at [email protected] with us for road trips, behind-the-scenes moments, and the cars that make your heart race.Instagram: @the_old_car_ladyYouTube: The Old Car LadyGet Involved: Share your stories via WhatsApp on 07405 813554Don't forget to like, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!

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• Richie Barnett |Triumph 2.5, Hot Wheels & Diabolical Liberties

  This week on Wheels & Deals, I’m delighted to be joined by motoring journalist Richie Barnett as we take a trip back through the motor trade's glory days. Together, we share stories, characters, and the quirky businesses that made this period so special.We explore everything from family Triumph estates and childhood Matchbox cars, to bustling local dealers and trade-only auction houses that still echo in the memories of those who lived it. We share some proper classic tales about legendary dealers and the old-school bits and bobs we used to use to break into cars!Pitstops:• Richie's journey into the car world from his childhood memories to the beginnings of his passion. • Life in Brentford's motor trade scene, the role of the Society of Motor Manufacturers, and the hustle around Eaton High Street's Ford dealership. • Local motoring landmarks such as Cha and Scott Motoring Bookshop (Isleworth, now RS in Hook, Hampshire) and Hargoods auction house (Cheadle).• The traders who made the scene memorable, John Ao, aka The Mad Dane in Staines, and American car importer Will Phillips.• The transformation from print ads in Exchange and Mart or AutoTrader magazines to the digital age of car marketplaces.• A fun quick-fire look at vintage car accessories and restoration attempts.A Nod to:Society of Motor ManufacturersBeechams Company CarsCha and Scott Motoring Bookshop (Isleworth/Hook) — chaters.co.ukFord Dealership in Eaton High StreetHargoods Auction House (Cheadle)John Ao, The Mad Dane (Staines)American Car Importers of old like Ian Grange & Wilf PhillipsExchange and MartAutoTraderAuto Classic and Car Accessory Trader magazinesIf we've mentioned you but missed you here, drop me a line at [email protected] with us for road trips, behind-the-scenes moments, and the cars that make your heart race.Instagram: @the_old_car_ladyYouTube: The Old Car LadyGet Involved: Share your stories via WhatsApp on 07405 813554Don't forget to like, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!

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• Sam Grange Bailey | Chancy Deals, Mercedes Gullwings & Hard Graft

  This week, your host Sam Grange Bailey kicks off the Wheels & Deals Podcast with a personal journey back to the wild and wonderful Manchester Motor Trade of the 1970s and 80s. As a classic car dealer and a car dealer’s daughter, Sam shares what it was like growing up in a world of huge characters, chancy deals, and some of the most desirable cars ever made.From a childhood spent around high-end motors in Handforth to a stint in Miami, this episode sets the stage for a series dedicated to preserving the fabulous, and sometimes grubby, memories of a golden era. Sam explains why these stories are worth saving and invites you to join her in celebrating the cars, the characters, and the deals that we may never see again.Pitstops:Sam’s introduction to the car world, growing up as the daughter of legendary Manchester dealer, Ian Grange.A glimpse into the 70s and 80s motor trade, where "hard graft and a bit of nous" could get you a long way.The story of how her dad started from a humble pitch in Ancoats and the family’s move to the US to escape 83% tax rates.The realization that going to school in classic Ferraris and Mercedes Gullwings wasn’t exactly a normal 1975 experience.The mission of the podcast: to collect and record the memories of the motor trade before they are lost forever.An open invitation for listeners to share their own stories, memories, and questions.Stick with us for road trips, behind-the-scenes moments, and the cars that make your heart race.Instagram: @the_old_car_ladyYouTube: The Old Car LadyGet Involved: Share your stories via WhatsApp on 07405 813554Don't forget to like, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!

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