Collecting Addicts Episode 55: Red Bull PR Machine, Tesla Model Y, 2024 Motoring Events & More!

I spent a lot of time in China 20 years ago when there was open conversations that China could never catch up with western car makers on ICE so they would focus on electric and push that as their access to the export market. They also planned that if they owned all the battery value chain like lithium and graphite processing - European manufacturers would always be beholden to them if they tried to go electric. Bottom line, this capture of the car market was mapped out decades ago and without the EU reversing its “emissions’ regulations - the battle has been won already.

2 car garage: You have finally reached the dizzy heights of Formula 1, 1 of your cars must be from the team's engine/chassis supplier's current range (you choose the team), your 2nd car can be anything you like as long as there's some link to the team, budget is unlimited. Have at it!

Don’t worry about time. We’re with you all the way

Manis is my spirit animal! He is just a font F1 knowledge and such a cool man!! Love him and all of u guys!!

Love how Neil references Robert Denton, he's a legend, lovely bloke.

I agree with Chris, the W124 Mercedes is the best looking Mercedes ever. I had the 300E and loved every minute of it and the 100k miles we did together. It was my forever car and put into storage, where my father in-law had a fire in his workshop and burnt it to the ground. One day I will find another and yes the 500E would be a dream. I must start looking ! .

This is the greatest podcast in the world. What tremendous topics!

Finally the mighty Alpina D3 gets a mention for what it is made for. As an Alpina D3 owner I cover the country with pleasure. Yes it is a proper Alpina. 😂😂😂

I listened to this on headphones whilst cleaning my Model Y after a 1000 mile Scotland road trip 😂. They’re actually really good cars to drive. I see Richard Porter from EVO has just leased one and in the same magazine there’s an article about Jez Coates who also runs one. We’re still petrol heads - not just people who want to get from A to B 😅…..in fact my other vehicles are a V8 Mustang and 3 bikes including one for the track, but sometimes electric is perfect. Wafting silently around those peaceful Scottish roads with 400hp and loads of torque is a great driving experience, just a different one from bouncing a V8 sound attack around the mountains!

Channeling my inner Chris Cooper this week. I love cheese. And I love my D3S Touring. Happy days!

Top shelf chat....good on ya fella's...from Perth,Western Australia...

I get what Chris is saying about the latest F1 cars being mighty now and rose tinted spectacles but 20 years ago the cars moved around more in the corner due to less downforce which if comparing I think was more exciting and a greater spectacle. Thinking maggots/becketts.

I suggest Neil and Chris to come in Italy and do the Stella Alpina Historic Rally. They have a non-competitive class as well. This year is in September to avoid the massive traffic you have in the mountain passes during summer. It takes place around the Dolomites. The entry fee it's relatively affordable compared to other events (around 1500 euros). They just opened bookings. It's a very laid back race as there is time to eat in the various locations around the course. The places are amazing and most of the time you get access to the pedestrian areas in these small mountain villages. It's beautiful.

I’ve listened to every single collecting addicts podcast, but never actually watched their heads on YouTube. Everyone knows what Mr Harris looks like; and I’m pleased to say everyone else looks pretty much like they sound (although querying Mr Clifford’s headgear). In terms of the battle of the popular vehicles being won by electricity mobiles, I think they should just be in a separate category called “devices”. That sorts everything out so we can focus on cars separately.

At risk of getting lynched, I'm pro my model 3. It suits my use case for it, warm each morning and unlike my last c63 that spent 97% of it's time changing gear. Modern turbo auto awd cars just don't float my boat as they've been ruined by emissions. Weekend drives are for my GT4, Caterham or M3. However for many EV just don't work, but less than most claim.

My favorite podcast full stop!

Events for this year that you need to get to. Super Touring Power at Brands Hatch. 90s BTCC races and displays. Was brilliant last year, hopefully better next year.

Looking forward to a Birthday treat, great podcasts

"Yeah...I have read it too..." 🤣🤣 Neil Clifford is such a top bloke. In fact, all the Addicts are top blokes. Such a great mix of personalities. Love this podcast. 👏👏👏

SO excited for this