James May's Cars of the People - Season 2 - Episode 1
James reveals the cars that turned post-war Germany and Japan into motoring powerhouses at the expense of Britain and the US. On his travels he encounters classic E-Types, Mustangs and the German and Japanese upstarts that were to conquer the world. He also has an unfortunate encounter with an Austin Allegro - the car that helped destroy the British car industry.
About James May's Cars of the People
Title: James May's Cars of the People
First Air Date: 2014-08-10
Last Air Date: 2016-02-07
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.6/10 (from 17 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 6
Network: BBC Two
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC
Synopsis
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.
Cast
James May
Self - Presenter
