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Geoff Buys Cars

20 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -

An Automotive Adventure through Old Cars... geoffbuyscars.com

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The Hammerhead

March 16, 2023 12:39 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

This is probably my favourite piece I've ever written, and in some ways, the only one that matters. It's not a death wish, and it's not a suicide note... It's both. I always joked that if I was going to go out early, it'd be in a stolen Porsche, off a bridge, backwards and on fire... But this story changes the narrative and I guess launching a Volvo 850 T5 into the ocean whilst attempting a dive from the sunroof is a good second best. Seriously though, if you are struggling with depression,...

Geoff Tells Stories - The Volvo 740 Turbo Saga... w/ Fiesta Zetec S, MK1 Caddy and Drew Pritchard.

March 12, 2023 22:15 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Make yourself a brew because this is a long one… Join me as I explain the Volvo 740 Turbo Saga.  This car popped up for sale recently, and it took my back a few years to when I owned it - twice.  My Volvo 740 Turbo Estate story includes a very ropey Ford Fiesta Zetec S, angry Brother Geoff, some left foot braking, Drew Pritchard in a Volvo teaching 3 dodgy dudes in dodgy tracksuits in a dodgy Audi S3 a lesson, a very-not-road-legal VW Caddy Pick Up Truck, a Mercedes W123 tow truck and a s...

Geoff Tells Stories - Sometimes there's a man

March 09, 2023 17:57 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MB

Are you that man...? Well after a number of dark videos I've decided to split out some of my writing (my stories) into a separate playlist...  You can just listen to these without watching, they don't have lots of editing or visuals, so sit back, tune in and enjoy.

Geoff Tells Stories - The Rover P6 Day Incident

March 09, 2023 17:57 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

For this week's episode of Geoff Tells Stories we're looking at the Rover P6 Day Incident, a completely 100% true story from 2016... 

Geoff Tells Stories - El Presidente

March 09, 2023 17:01 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MB

Geoff dreams of a better world... Well after a number of dark videos I've decided to split out some of my writing (my stories) into a separate playlist... You can just listen to these without watching, they don't have lots of editing or visuals, so sit back, tune in and enjoy.

My Neighbour Broke TWO Electric Cars - Geoff Reads a Funny Letter

March 09, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MB

Join me as I read a letter sent in by a follower about a very Victor Meldrew sort of chap who hasn't had the best introduction to EV ownership. It's a short video, but it's definitely funny

Geoff Tells Stories - The Restoration Show Incident

March 09, 2023 16:58 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

This is 100% a half of a true story. Which half? You decide...! Well after a number of dark videos I've decided to split out some of my writing (my stories) into a separate playlist... You can just listen to these without watching, they don't have lots of editing or visuals, so sit back, tune in and enjoy.

The Staycation Special is OVER... and here's what happened

August 06, 2021 08:07 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MB

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/08/06/the-staycation-special-is-over/

My favourite quotes from the Geoff Tropical Special Comments Feed

July 05, 2021 00:05 - 1 minute - 599 KB

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/05/my-favourite-quotes-from-the-tropical-special-comments/

Driving a £600, 255k mile BMW to Geneva

July 01, 2021 21:50 - 2 minutes - 781 KB

The story of buying a car in England to deliver to a friend in Geneva, for no money. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/driving-a-600-255k-mile-bmw-to-geneva/

Fear and Loathing at Bristol Classic Car Show

July 01, 2021 21:22 - 3 minutes - 1.28 MB

Geoff went to Bristol Classic Car Show (not actually in Bristol) and this is what he found. Sort of. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/fear-and-loathing-at-bristol-classic-car-show/

What does a future ban on Petrol vehicle sales mean for classic cars?

July 01, 2021 21:19 - 5 minutes - 1.99 MB

Geoff ponders the future of petrol propelled pansying around. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/what-does-a-future-ban-on-petrol-vehicle-sales-mean-for-classic-cars/

The Saab 9-3 and Cosmic Energy - Geoff gets Spiritual

July 01, 2021 21:12 - 3 minutes - 1.29 MB

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/the-saab-9-3-and-cosmic-energy/

Geoff visits the Classic Motor Show - A Cavalier in a Canal and stolen Cosworth on it's roof

July 01, 2021 21:10 - 9 minutes - 3.25 MB

And the whole experience was rather hilarious. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/geoff-visits-the-classic-motor-show/

A Review of the Eastnor Land Rover Show

July 01, 2021 21:07 - 2 minutes - 816 KB

Geoff has to visit a Land Rover show for work, and is not impressed. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/a-review-of-the-eastnor-land-rover-show/

The Classic Car Scene has a language problem – And Ultimate Dubs is the future

July 01, 2021 21:06 - 5 minutes - 2.05 MB

Geoff visits Ultimate Dubs and has his little mind completely blown. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/the-classic-car-scene-has-a-language-problem-and-ultimate-dubs-is-the-future/

Geoff visits the Rover P6 Owners Club Day

July 01, 2021 21:04 - 8 minutes - 2.86 MB

As it says on the tin... Just Geoff, up to his usual tricks. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/geoff-visits-the-rover-p6-owners-club-day/

When the small guys used drug money to defeat Porsche on the track - The story of Randy Lanier

July 01, 2021 21:02 - 2 minutes - 865 KB

The story of Randy Lanier and the March 84G. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/when-the-small-guys-used-drug-money-to-defeat-porsche-on-the-track/

Ole Gunnar Saabskjær

July 01, 2021 21:00 - 3 minutes - 1.31 MB

Also known as how I explained to my followers that I was swapping out the Daimler XJ6 for a Saab 9-3 72hrs before the raffle was due to take place. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/ole-gunnar-saabskjaer/

The story of Car Number 3 - The Volvo 850 SE Estate

June 29, 2021 19:57 - 1 minute - 681 KB

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/06/29/1996-volvo-850-se-estate/