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The humble Metro is far more fascinating than most people remember. From a base-spec 1982 Austin Mini Metro City to a rare Mark 2 MG Metro Turbo, a Rover 114 SLi, and the final Rover 100-era cars, this episode reveals why these small British hatchbacks were everywhere then, and why survivors are turning heads now.
The Old Car Lady joins Tim from Stockley Classics to compare four very different Metros side by side, uncovering how the line evolved across 18 years without losing its core character. From badge changes and facelifted front ends to interior upgrades, five-door practicality, and the shift from stripped-out city car to slightly more upmarket Rover, the conversation shows just how much car you got for the money, and how much personality came With them.
You'll discover:
- What actually changed between the Mark 1, Mark 2, Rover Metro, and Rover 100
- Why the base City is so charmingly spartan, with no glove box, no radio, and plastic seats
- How the turbo and later K-Series cars altered the Metro formula
- Why the Hydragas suspension is both the Metro's secret weapon and its biggest maintenance headache
- What makes a low-mileage, original survivor far more interesting than a shiny restored example
There's also a brilliant look at the market logic behind these cars.
Some were once worth "two lolly sticks and a balloon, yet now the most ordinary examples are the rarest, because so many were used hard, rusted away, or simply disappeared. If you've ever wondered why a basic family hatchback can now spark more excitement than a Corvette or a Wrangler at a show, this episode has the answer.
This is essential listening if you love British classics, want to understand why originality matters, or you're shopping for a Metro, Mini Metro, Rover Metro, or Rover 100 of your own. Expect nostalgia, practical buying advice, and a fresh appreciation for one of Britain's most important everyday cars.
Thanks to Tim Ashworth of Stockley Classics for his time, knowledge and of course his Metro’s You can find Tim at:
Website: www.stockleyclassics.com
Social Media: @stockleyclassics
You Tube: Tim Sells Cars
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