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 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - 1h 0m

Air Date

August 24, 2014

Overview

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.