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The Best Episodes of James May's Cars of the People Season 1

Every episode of James May's Cars of the People Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of James May's Cars of the People Season 1!

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James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car, May looks at the many forms of people's car, their

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    James May's Cars of the People Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.6/10(88 votes)

    S1:E1

    In his quest to discover how we, the people, got our wheels, James travels to Germany, Italy and Russia to reveal the extraordinary story of how dictators kick-started the mobilisation of the masses. It is a tale of design brilliance, abject failure, war, fraud and double dealing, featuring some of the best (and worst) cars and characters of the 20th century. James discovers how the British motor industry blew a gift-wrapped chance to rule the world and he gets his own back with a stunt that means bad news for one of the planet's most hated cars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. James May's Cars of the People Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.3/10(73 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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  3. James May's Cars of the People Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    S1:E3

    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
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "James May's Cars of the People" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 88 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/10/2014. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".