About this episode

The episode features an interview with Nick Whale, founder of Iconic Auctioneers, discussing his family's automotive legacy and experiences at the NEC Classic Motor Show.

Send us Fan Mail We recorded this live at the NEC Classic Motor Show, in the back of a Land Rover Campervan! Our guest is the founder and CEO of Iconic Auctioneers - the massive auction at the show, Nick Whale. Nick's Dad was a Car Dealer, so its safe to say cars are in his blood. His Dad imported a Camaro when he was young, and then as a the CEO of a successful chain of car dealerships, would buy a brand new Rolls Royce each year, and did this for many years on the bounce. Sadly, his fellow ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Andy Gregory, Jon Recknell

Guest: Nick Whale

Topics covered

• classic cars
• car auctions
• nostalgia
• family history
• automotive culture

Keywords

• classic cars
• Nick Whale
• Iconic Auctioneers
• Camaro
• Rolls Royce
• Aston Martin
• car auctions
• NEC Classic Motor Show

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iconic Auctioneers

Products: Camaro, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin V8, Vauxhall Firenza

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