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All Episodes of James May's Cars of the People

James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car,...
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Season 1

  • Episode 1
    8.7/1088 votes

    Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/10/2014

    A look at European cars: the VW Beetle, the Trabant, the Wartburg 353, the Fiat 500, the Fiat 124 and the Lada which was based on the Fiat 124.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 2
    8.3/1073 votes

    Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/17/2014

    A look at two extremes: the massive American gas-guzzling "automotive palaces" with their excess of chrome and fins, and the low-powered three-wheeler microcars which could be driven without a driving licence or on a motorbike licence.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 3
    8.4/1062 votes

    Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/24/2014

    James continues to take a look at the examination of the social significance of cars by taking a look at how aspiration and new wealth were behind the development of some of the greatest cars ever built.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown