Classic Rides

Watch Classic Rides 1t6c3z

  • NR
  • 2010
  • 1 Season

Classic Rides is a television program that explores the world of classic cars. The show features in-depth looks at some of the most iconic vehicles in automotive history, as well as interviews with experts and enthusiasts. Each episode of the show focuses on a particular make or model of car, offering viewers a chance to learn more about the vehicle's design, engineering, and place in the automotive world. 2a5o3e

One of the key themes of Classic Rides is the importance of preservation and restoration. Many of the cars featured on the show have been out of production for decades, and keeping them in top condition requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. Viewers can expect to see expert mechanics and restorers working on these vehicles, carefully inspecting and repairing every inch of the car to ensure that it looks and performs as well as it did when it was new.

Another aspect of the show that fans will appreciate is the attention to detail. Classic Rides doesn't just focus on the big-picture elements of a car's design; it delves into the minutiae of each vehicle, exploring everything from the stitching on the leather seats to the size and shape of the car's gauges. This attention to detail helps viewers develop a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship and ingenuity that goes into deg and building a classic car.

Of course, no show about classic cars would be complete without plenty of on-road action, and Classic Rides certainly delivers in this regard. Whether it's a vintage Ferrari tearing down a winding road or a classic Chevy cruising down the boulevard, the show isn't afraid to put these iconic vehicles through their paces. Viewers can expect thrilling driving sequences, as well as in-depth discussions of the engineering and design principles that make these cars so special.

Throughout the course of the show, viewers will also get to meet a variety of interesting characters, from ionate enthusiasts who have spent a lifetime collecting and restoring classic cars, to designers and engineers who have worked on some of the most famous models of all time. Through the interviews and conversations, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the people and processes that brought these cars to life, from the first sketches on paper to the finished product.

One of the things that sets Classic Rides apart from other car programs is its sense of history. The show isn't just interested in the cars themselves, but in the context in which they were designed and built. Viewers will learn about the social and cultural forces that shaped automotive design, from the rise of the automobile industry in the early 20th century to the influence of the muscle car era in the 1960s and 1970s. This historical perspective helps viewers understand not just the cars themselves, but their place in the broader tapestry of automotive history.

Overall, Classic Rides is a must-watch for anyone with an interest in classic cars. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply a fan of automotive design, the show offers something for everyone. From in-depth looks at some of the most iconic vehicles in history to thrilling driving sequences and interviews with experts and enthusiasts, there's never a dull moment in this fast-paced and informative program.

Classic Rides is a series that ran for 1 seasons (26 episodes) between March 15, 2010 and on Motorvision TV

Filter by Source

Do you have The Disney Bundle?
What are you waiting for?
Nice! Browse The Disney Bundle with Yidio.
Ad Info
Seasons
Ron William's Cadillac
26. Ron William's Cadillac
March 14, 2011
The 1952 Cadillac Fleetwood is also known as the American Rolls-Royce, because it¢‚¬„¢s the car of celebrities, presidents, millionaires and mafia bosses. Only around 16,000 units were built, so it¢‚¬„¢s a treasured collector¢‚¬„¢s piece. One owner of the 52 Cadillac is German-American actor and entertainer Ron Williams, who has a special relationship with the car.
BMW 319
25. BMW 319
March 7, 2011
The BMW 319/1 is one of the rarest and most demanded pre-war classic cars from . Only 178 of them were ever built. Nowadays a well-maintained BMW 319/1 costs more than a Ferrari. But that¢‚¬„¢s just one reason to drive this BMW very carefully. Classic Ride follows Andreas Mooser and his 319/1 on their way to a BMW Veterans Club rally through the Austrian alps.
MG TC
24. MG TC
February 28, 2011
The MG TC is a sporty, but also extremely spartan car with technology from the late 1940s. Thus the car might be somewhat susceptible to technical problems, but it¢‚¬„¢s very easy to maintain. Lebrecht Tiede owns an MG TC, but it needs to overcome one hurdle. Before the car can be used on the streets, it needs to the TƒÅV, the German technical certification test.
Amphicar
23. Amphicar
February 21, 2011
The Amphicar 770 is a rare classic. Its special attraction is that you drive motorboat on the road. It may not be the fastest car on the street, but it's ready to be used on the water as well. Thus careful maintenance and continuous checks are a must. If something leaks, the Amphicar will sink like a stone. Classic Ride meets Richard Orthuber who owns an Amphicar 770.
Hudson Hornet
22. Hudson Hornet
February 14, 2011
When the Hudson Hornet was launched in 1951, race driver Marshall Teague entered his almost standard model in NASCAR races. He enjoyed immediate success with what was called the "Fabulous Hudson Hornet". Its dynamic and stretched out form impresses even today. Plus: Classic Ride meets Jutta Kleinschmidt, the only woman to win the Rally Dakar, at the Silvretta Classic.
Triumph TR 1800
21. Triumph TR 1800
February 7, 2011
Cars with a jump seat are no longer manufactured, but the 1947 Triumph 1800 Roadster is a very special example for these kind of cars. Classic Cars fan Peter Ille points out the automobile's unique characteristics. Plus: Classic Ride reporters have been testing a 24-year-old Mercedes 280 SE for a year. How well will the S Class sedan with six cylinders and an output of 185 hp do over time?
Vespa
20. Vespa
August 2, 2010
Peter Falk alias Inspector Columbo used to drive a Peugeot 403 Cabriolet while he was on the trail of devious criminals. However, the famous inspector let his lovely French automobile fall victim to neglect. Today, no owner of a 403 convertible would allow such a thing, seeing that itƒ¢‚‚¬‚„¢s truly a rarity. Only 2000 examples were ever built. Plus: Classic Ride meets fans of the Vespa in Austria.
Fiat Siata
19. Fiat Siata
July 26, 2010
In 1968 the Italian bodywork company Siata launched its last car ever: the Siata Spring. It is based on the Fiat 850, but comes with a retro-style shell. Even at the time of production, the Siata Spring looked like a shrunken 1930s classic. In 1970 production of the Siata Spring was discontinued. Plus: Classic Ride meets Ralf Hornung who hunts down Horch models for the Audi Museum.
Reliant Scimitar
18. Reliant Scimitar
July 19, 2010
Reliant was the UK's third oldest car factory, but was also largely unknown outside British borders. Even some car experts can't the brand, despite the fact they had long designed and built a large number of typical British vehicles. One of their cult cars is the Scimitar. Even the British royal family used this car for many years. Classic Ride introduces you to the Reliant Scimitar.
Citroen DS
17. Citroen DS
July 12, 2010
Launched at the 1955 Paris Motor Show, the Citroen DS caused a furore. Within the first day of the exhibition, 12,000 sales agreements were signed. Classic reveals the strengths and weaknesses of the French goddess. Plus: Classic Ride travels to Bad Gastein in Austria and meets fans of the Porsche 924 and 944. Both models enjoyed success in motorsports, but couldn¢‚¬„¢t keep up with the Porsche 911.
Mercedes 130
16. Mercedes 130
July 5, 2010
Only real aficionados can recognise the Mercedes 130 as a member of the Mercedes family. While its brothers feature the company's typical radiator grille, the 130 comes with a closed bonnet, no air inlets and a rear engine. After just two years of Production, Mercedes departed from the concept and turned their attention to standard front-engine constructions. Classic Ride drives the Type 130.
Turbo Charged Ford Capri
15. Turbo Charged Ford Capri
June 28, 2010
The Ford Capri was born in 1969 in Brussels and modelled on the extremely successful Mustang coupe from the US. Almost 1.1 million units of its series were sold. However, nobody can say for sure anymore, how many of these cars were tuned with the May turbo charger. Today the fast coupe with the May turbo kit is an absolute rarity. Classic Ride meets the owner of a Ford Capri with turbo kit.
Mercedes 540 K
14. Mercedes 540 K
June 21, 2010
Exclusive, expensive, fast and closely linked with many successes in racing: Hardly any other car represents the splendid lifestyle of the day¢‚¬„¢s film and music stars better than an open-topped Mercedes 540 K, which premiered at the Paris Car Show in 1936. The K stands for Kompressor, which is German for supercharger. Classic Ride tells the story of this cult icon.
Porsche 1500 Super
13. Porsche 1500 Super
June 14, 2010
The first series of the Porsche 365 is most easily recognisable by the bend in the front windscreen. Among experts, these early Porsche cars are known as Pre-A models. The first models had an engine, with 40 horsepower, but the output was increased, until it reached 70 horsepower in the 1500 Super. Classic Ride takes a look back at the history of the Porsche 365 Pre-A models.
Borgward Isabella Cabriolet
12. Borgward Isabella Cabriolet
June 7, 2010
In 1954 the famous automobile manufacturer Borgward from Bremen in introduced its most successful model, the Isabella. Initially, the owner of the company just wanted to transform a sedan into a sleek coupe for his wife. But the sensation was so great, that from 1957 the Borgward Isabella coupĩ was made available to all fans of the brand, for just less than 11,000 Marks.
VW Beetle 1303
11. VW Beetle 1303
May 24, 2010
Ferrari and Lamborghini are known for uncompromising sporty two-seaters. But they have also thought of matured customers who have a family and need another seat for the kids. They developed the Ferrari 365 GT and Lamborghini Espada for them, which are still powered by a familiar 12-cylinder engine, but have room for another seat. Plus: Classic Ride checks out the classic VW Beetle 1303.
AMG Mercedes 500 SLC
10. AMG Mercedes 500 SLC
May 17, 2010
Who wouldn¢‚¬„¢t want to throw their car into the curves, and experience that feeling of being pressed back in their seat on the 90-degree bank? At the Boxberg Classic, which is organised by German company Robert Bosch, employees and good friends of the company have the opportunity to experience that feeling. Classic Ride takes part in the event with an AMG-Mercedes 500 SLC.
Roadrunner's Paradise
9. Roadrunner's Paradise
May 10, 2010
The Roadrunner's Paradise near Berlin is one of several meeting points for fans of Hot Rods in . Here the rebels come together and celebrate the good old times. Since it is a tradition for real outlaws, every Hot Rod needs to do the eighth of a mile track during the meeting. Plus: A BMW 2800 which was turned into a racing car and then ended up in a junkyard is put to the test.
Lancia Delta Integrale
8. Lancia Delta Integrale
May 3, 2010
Alpina and AMG are two of the first tuners. They made their names in motorsports in the 1960s and have been the best in the business ever since. Reason enough for Classic Ride to compare an SLC AMG and an Alpina CS with each other. Plus: The Lancia Delta Integrale won six World Rally Championship titles in a row, but is disparaged for its unreliability. So is the Lancia a cult car or just junk?
Ford Mustang Boss
7. Ford Mustang Boss
April 26, 2010
A sleek two-seater fastback, with dependable mass-produced technology under the long bonnet and an unbeatable low price: That was the recipe for success for the Datsun 240 Z, which premiered in 1969 and is one of the most successful sports cars of all time. Plus: Classic Ride puts the legendary Ford Mustang Boss, which won the 1970 Trans-Am racing series, to the test on the racing track.
Karmann Ghia DIY
6. Karmann Ghia DIY
April 19, 2010
In its original form the Karmann Ghia promised solid Volkswagen mass produced technology paired with an elegant Italian silhouette. But on this episode a Karmann is put to the test that is very different. Its engine comes from a 10-year-old Porsche. Plus: Classic Ride visits the Mexican Bettle scene which appreciates the Volkswagen Beetle as an collector's item and a means of transport.
Citroen SM
5. Citroen SM
April 12, 2010
Once a year Russian vintage fans meet at a spots stadium in Moscow Sports for the Retro Style, a vintage rally through Moscow. Classic Ride takes advantage of the opportunity to celebrate the ion for old cars with Russan drivers. Once ahead of its time, the Citroen SM is now a rare collector's item. Classic Rides takes a look at the French diva with an Italian heart.
Dogde Charger
4. Dogde Charger
April 5, 2010
The Dodge Charger is one of the fiercest muscle cars of the 1960s and a typical child of an era, when sporty American cars had to have one thing above all: a hefty V8 with a large capacity and even more horsepower. Classic Ride takes a look at the Dodge Carger. Plus: Classic Ride show the history of the BMW 02 series, which still brings a smile to the face of most car fans.
Maserati
3. Maserati
March 29, 2010
More than 100 of the luxurious sports from Maserati have arrived in Italy to celebrate a special occasion: the 90th anniversary of the famous Italian brand with the trident logo. However, Maserati started life purely as a racing car manufacturer. It wasn¢‚¬„¢t until 1957 that production of road vehicles began. Classic Ride takes a look back at the history of Maserati.
Ferrari 365 California Spider
2. Ferrari 365 California Spider
March 23, 2010
Spotting the Ferrari 365 California Spyder in real life is practically impossible, because only 14 of them were ever made. In 1967 one example was delivered to Rapallo on the Italian Riviera, where it was used as the summer car of an industrial family from Milan. Responsible for the impressively elegant lines of the Ferrari 365 California Spyder is Sergio Pininfarina.
Ashton martin DB 4 GT Zagato
1. Ashton martin DB 4 GT Zagato
March 15, 2010
In 1960 the English sports car marque Aston Martin engaged the services of the Italian bodywork craftsmen at Zagato to give the DB4 GT a unique look.
Description
Where to Watch Classic Rides
Classic Rides is available for streaming on the Motorvision TV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Classic Rides on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    March 15, 2010
  • Bundle & save, starting at $9.99 per month Bundle & save, starting at $9.99 per month
  • Access epic stories, tons of movies & shows, and more. Access epic stories, tons of movies & shows, and more.
  • All for one incredible price. All for one incredible price.
Ad Info