James May's Cars of the People

8.4
2014 Documentary

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

Seasons

Season 2
Season 2 2016
Season 1
Season 1 2014

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