The Gassing Station

A week on from Sam’s first drive of Jaguar’s electric GT, the debate is still raging, so we’re holding judgement until it hits real tarmac. This episode then turns to something far less contentious: the McLaren F1 GTR currently for sale on PH, including its Le Mans history and what it takes to own the ultimate supercar.
There’s also a buying challenge for a first car on a £5,000 budget, plus a discussion on whether once you go automatic, you ever really go back to manual.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
11:28 McLaren F1 GTR for sale
31:14 £5k first cars
49:01 Have you gone back to manual after an auto?

Cars:
Sam's Audi TT: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/19805287
Cam's Fiesta ST: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/19669765

Topics:
McLaren F1 GTR for sale: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/19783298
First car choice: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2134145
Once you go auto, you never go back?: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=2134754

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Fresh from the frozen lakes of Sweden, this episode hands the mic to Sam for a deep dive into Jaguar’s all-new electric GT prototype. With production edging closer, he shares what it’s like to sample a 1,000hp Jaguar EV in Arctic conditions and why it’s a pivotal moment for the brand.
There’s also a twist on the usual buying challenge, as we split £50k across three cars, serving up everything from Caymans and TVRs to a Bentley Turbo R and a supercharged XJR. No final topic this week, but plenty to keep you busy.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
11:38 Jaguar electric GT first drive
41:55 Three car garage for £50k

Topics:

Jaguar XJR: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/19742279

First up is a list of the best used sports cars for 2026 according to PistonHeads, which has ruffled feathers to say the least. Then there’s a £25k buying challenge for a petrol, automatic coupe with some poke, featuring everything from BMW M cars to a tempting Jaguar XKR. Finally, we debate the merits (or not) of owning a left-hand-drive car in the UK.

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🎟️ Get your Annual Service 2026 tickets: https://www.pistonheads.com/events/annual-service
Cam's XKR: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/auction/19731492
Sam's BMW M2: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/19276774
Topics:
Best used sports car: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-features/the-best-used-sports-cars-to-buy-in-2026/50791 £25k coupes: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2130444Owning a left-hand drive car: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=2134402

With most 2026 launches looking bleakly EV-heavy, today's episode cuts through the noise to highlight the cars that still matter to PHers. From rumours of flat-six Porsche Boxsters and Caymans, and potentially a V8 AMG CLE 63, to Ford’s long-teased supercar and the reborn Boreham Ford RS200, there’s still plenty to get excited about.Then, Cam and Sam tackle a £1,500 winter hack challenge, before finishing on a surprisingly divisive topic: whether reversing into parking spaces really is the superior move.🏎️ Sell your car on PistonHeads auctions: https://www.pistonheads.com/sell/auctions🎟️ Get your Annual Service 2026 tickets: https://www.pistonheads.com/events/annual-service Chapters:0:00 Intro7:55 New cars coming in 202628:23 £1.5k winter hacks46:09 Should you ever nose park?Topics: When is it ever right to nose park? - https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=2132726Follow us on social media: 🗣 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pistonheads 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pistonheads 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/pistonheads

A few weeks into the New Year feels like the perfect excuse to buy a car, so this episode tackles one of the big questions: how does finance work on used and auction cars? To find out, Cam and Sam are joined by Dean Clarke from Charles & Dean, a proper petrolhead with serious experience in performance and collectible car finance.
There’s also a £40k buying challenge for the best performance family car, with picks including a Giulia, Focus RS and an FL5 Civic Type R. To wrap up, Dean reveals some of the wild machinery Charles & Dean has financed, from race cars to rare classics.
Get a quote with Charles & Dean Finance: https://charlesanddean.com/partners/ph-partnership Charles & Dean Finance are a credit broker, not a lender. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 6533592) Credit subject to status, 18+, T&Cs apply

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🎟️ Get your Annual Service 2026 tickets: https://www.pistonheads.com/events/annual-service
Chapters: 0:00 Intro
15:36 How can you finance a used car?
34:12 £40k fast family car challenge54:21
Weird and wonderful cars financed by Charles & Dean
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