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EP52: Neil Kavanagh on the Irish Grand Prix, new Ferrari Amalfi & lots more

Our resident motorsport historian and general expert Neil Kavanagh returns this week to tell us about the fantastic and often forgotten history of the Irish Grand Prix. Yes, there was once an Irish Grand Prix in Dublin's Phoenix Park and it was quite a big deal. 
There's news on our Cars & Coffee event. We also dissect the new Ferrari Amalfi, discuss how wonderful the Alpine A110 is and update on the current 50to70 fleet of ongoing projects, including Dave's Renault Twingo. 
This week we're also brought to you in association with Cars Ireland. 'Are you thinking about selling your car? The folks at CarsIreland.ie have given us a discount code and 50to70 listeners can now list their car on one of Ireland’s leading car sales platforms for just €5 during the month of July using the code 'FIVER' So if you’re looking to change your car anytime soon that code will allow you to advertise your car for just until it's sold. Head over to CarsIreland today and get your car in front of serious buyers with no funny business.
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EP51: Padraic Gilchrist from Flawless Detailing explains PPF and more

Ever wonder what the best way to care for your car's paint is? Well, this week we're joined by Padraic Gilchrist from Flawless Detailing who explains what paint protection can do for your car and explains some of the challenges involved and dispels some of the myths too. 
We have details of our next Cars & Coffee event in July. 
This week we're also brought to you in association with Cars Ireland. 'Are you thinking about selling your car? The folks at CarsIreland.ie have given us a discount code and 50to70 listeners can now list their car on one of Ireland’s leading car sales platforms for just €5 during the month of June using the code 'FIVER' So if you’re looking to change your car anytime soon that code will allow you to advertise your car for just until it's sold. Head over to CarsIreland today and get your car in front of serious buyers with no funny business.
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EP50: Recorded LIVE! We made it to 50 and had a party to celebrate

To celebrate our 50th episode we hosted a recording in 3FE Sussex Terrace with a live audience and were joined by Neil Briscoe. As usual there was plenty of P38 banter, stories from behind the curtain at car launches and lots more. 
This week we're also brought to you in association with Cars Ireland. 'Are you thinking about selling your car? The folks at CarsIreland.ie have given us a discount code and 50to70 listeners can now list their car on one of Ireland’s leading car sales platforms for just €5 during the month of June using the code 'FIVER' So if you’re looking to change your car anytime soon that code will allow you to advertise your car for just until it's sold. Head over to CarsIreland today and get your car in front of serious buyers with no funny business.
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EP49: Electric hot hatches, driving tests in Georgia and more!

Can electric power make a new generation of hot hatches fun to drive? We preview the Peugeot e-208 GTI and drive the Alpine A290. Cormac explains the recent loophole that saw people travelling to Georgia to take their driving test and we preview our upcoming live show. 
This week we're also brought to you in association with Cars Ireland. 'Are you thinking about selling your car? The folks at CarsIreland.ie have given us a discount code and 50to70 listeners can now list their car on one of Ireland’s leading car sales platforms for just €5 during the month of June using the code 'FIVER' So if you’re looking to change your car anytime soon that code will allow you to advertise your car for just until it's sold. Head over to CarsIreland today and get your car in front of serious buyers with no funny business.
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EP48: Customs fun, the new BMW M2 and how infotainment varies wildly now

It seems trying to buy basic car parts from the United States isn't as easy as it should be as Cormac explains with the update on the Suburban. We also dissect the new BMW M2 and discuss the pros and cons of modern infotainment systems. 
This week we're also brought to you in association with Cars Ireland. 'Are you thinking about selling your car? The folks at CarsIreland.ie have given us a discount code and 50to70 listeners can now list their car on one of Ireland’s leading car sales platforms for just €5 during the month of June using the code 'FIVER' So if you’re looking to change your car anytime soon that code will allow you to advertise your car for just until it's sold. Head over to CarsIreland today and get your car in front of serious buyers with no funny business.
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EP47: We make another terrible financial decision & answer your questions!

It's not been long since we last made a poor financial decision so it's time that we do it once again. In this week's episode we tell you about the latest 50to70 purchase which is likely to ruin us, but we also tell you about Ireland's latest car brand and spill the beans on our upcoming live show and answer your questions. 
This week we're also brought to you in association with Cars Ireland. 'Are you thinking about selling your car? The folks at CarsIreland.ie have given us a discount code and 50to70 listeners can now list their car on one of Ireland’s leading car sales platforms for just €5 during the month of May using the code 'FIVER' So if you’re looking to change your car anytime soon that code will allow you to advertise your car for just until it's sold. Head over to CarsIreland today and get your car in front of serious buyers with no funny business. 
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EP46: Across Europe in an Austin Healey 3000 & the latest new cars

What's it like to cross Europe in an Austin Healey 3000 and a BMW 2002 Tii, why ear defenders needed to be purchased and a trip to Miniature Wonderland in Germany. Just another week in the world of 50to70.
This week we also tell you about a very special Range Rover that visited Dublin, Dave drives the updated Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Inster and Audi A6 e-tron. We've also had a special preview of the new electric Nissan Micra and Toyota RAV4, plus we tell you about our upcoming live show! 
This week we're also brought to you in association with Cars Ireland. 'Are you thinking about selling your car? The folks at CarsIreland.ie have given us a discount code and 50to70 listeners can now list their car on one of Ireland’s leading car sales platforms for just €5 during the month of May using the code 'FIVER' So if you’re looking to change your car anytime soon that code will allow you to advertise your car for just until it's sold. Head over to CarsIreland today and get your car in front of serious buyers with no funny business.
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EP45: Deane Motors one year on from the Engine Block fire

Just over one year has passed since the first that destroyed The Engine Block. This week Simon Deane and Simon Walsh join us to talk about rebuilding their business, what it's been like and what lies ahead. In true Deane Motors style, the guys arrived in a 99-year-old Buick and didn't hold back in talking to us. 
This week we're also brought to you in association with Cars Ireland. 'Are you thinking about selling your car? The folks at CarsIreland.ie have given us a discount code and 50to70 listeners can now list their car on one of Ireland’s leading car sales platforms for just €5 during the month of May using the code 'FIVER' So if you’re looking to change your car anytime soon that code will allow you to advertise your car for just until it's sold. Head over to CarsIreland today and get your car in front of serious buyers with no funny business.
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EP44: All that's wrong with buying a new Ferrari or Porsche

What's more frustrating that not being able to buy the thing you want? Having to buy other unnecessary things to get access to buy the thing you want. That's the world of the modern-day supercar, and it's BS. 
Dave was also lucky enough to spend some time in the company of one of the world's most important Volkswagens, which is soon going to go on display at the National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks, Dublin. 
This week we're also brought to you in association with Cars Ireland. 'Are you thinking about selling your car? The folks at CarsIreland.ie have given us a discount code and 50to70 listeners can now list their car on one of Ireland’s leading car sales platforms for just €5 during the month of May using the code 'FIVER' So if you’re looking to change your car anytime soon that code will allow you to advertise your car for just until it's sold. Head over to CarsIreland today and get your car in front of serious buyers with no funny business

EP43: Automotive connoisseur Denis Costello talks about his life of cars

Few people are as passionate or enthusiastic about cars as Denis Costello. Throughout his life he's had all sorts of vehicles, most of which have a French flavour. Better known by his Instagram handle @Denis_denisdenis, he shares his passion with us and tells us where it all began. 
This week we're also brought to you in association with Cars Ireland. 'Are you thinking about selling your car? The folks at CarsIreland.ie have given us a discount code and 50to70 listeners can now list their car on one of Ireland’s leading car sales platforms for just €5 during the month of May using the code 'FIVER' So if you’re looking to change your car anytime soon that code will allow you to advertise your car for just until it's sold. Head over to CarsIreland today and get your car in front of serious buyers with no funny business
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