Kman1600
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colnerov said:Hi, I don't want to get into an anorak argument with you. However, why a Cooper and not a Cooper S? Well, why
series 1 P6 as opposed to a series 2 P6? They very nearly trebled it's value getting £24,780 at auction for it.
Special Downton carbs? They are indeed HS4s whereas the Cooper had HS2s, but the carbs were matched to the
manifold. This programme is not aimed at experts but people with and without an interest in cars who want to
be entertained on a Sunday evening. If it was too technical and had no human interest element senior management
would veto the viewing. :wink: Philip Glenister is a bit 'luvvie' and trying to be 'geezer', and is I think a bit out of his
depth at times although he has a passing interest in cars. Ant Anstead knows his way round a set of spanners and has
a passion for cars but knows he has to tailor it for the audience, and tolerates Philip.
Colin
Hi,
Good review Colin and I think I’m pretty much in agreement with all you've said. I’m enjoying the series and although it’s hard not to fall into the habit of playing "spot the inaccuracy" to a large extent I have managed to see it for what it is, just a program about cars. If the powers that be made a program to satisfy "us" then I very much doubt if the viewing figures would be very high as we are not a very big demographic. I think Philip Glenistar is playing an acting role, somewhere between his real self and Gene Hunt, that is after all what most would expect. I for one will keep watching, as time permits, isn't sky+ great.
Tim