James May's Cars of the People

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6 total episodes

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2 seasons

First Aired August 10, 2014

Overview

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 origins and their effect on history. Each episode covers a particular theme; these being cars from dictatorships, microcars and the dream cars we aspire to.

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Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - 1h 0m

Air Date

August 17, 2014

Overview

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.