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James May's Cars of the People

S1 E2 ∙ 60 min

Top Gear's hairiest host explores the weird world of the microcar, revisiting Britain's infamous three-wheeled disasters as well as French deathtraps.

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Series Selector for James May's Cars of the People

All episodes for series 1 of James May's Cars of the People

S1 E1
James discovers how dictators helped kick-start the mobilisation of the masses.
S1 E2
James May explores the weird world of the microcar, which was created in response to austerity.
S1 E3
James May explores the world of the prestige car.

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