3 On The Column
By: Brian Thomas and Andrew Roberts
Language: en-gb
Categories: Leisure, Automotive
3 on the column, brings together Andrew Roberts, the renowned Classic car writer and Brian Thomas, to talk Classic cars, with occasional guests joining in to share their classic car world.3 On The Column knows that all of today's classics were once new cars, so revisit with us and enjoy their new car moment and how they are viewed today.Want to share your classic car world with us? get in touch, we want to hear about it.
Episodes
"Safety Fast" and the MGB Car - Part of the British Leyland SRV Project
Jan 08, 2026Send us a text
After safely gargling with TCP (other gargling products are available), Andrew bravely joins us this evening as 3 On The Column celebrates the revolutionary safety research by British Leyland in the 1970's that led the way to some of the safety features that we take for granted in today's cars.
Building on the slogan "Safety Fast", BL expanded this concept across their range of cars to show the world how safe their cars could be, including the periscope on the MGBGT and the child catcher on the bonnet of the SRV 5.
Cars Driven by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo (possibly) & Other Australian Star Cars
Dec 31, 2025Send us a text
This week, Andrew and Brian recall the glory days of the multi-skilled and general crime busting heroine, Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. It is not known for sure if Skippy could drive but since she could do everything else, we look at Skippy's car choices in the Australian home market at the time.
The star car drawings of the Tin Tin books, our first introduction to French cars, are re-enjoyed.
We take a look at the hero cars of Gerry Anderson. If you have to drive a car into the s...
Duration: 00:44:033 On The Column Meets Lewis Buchan and the 3 Wheelers (no, not a pop band!)
Dec 18, 2025Send us a text
As a superfan of Mr Bean, you would expect Lewis to be looking to buy a Lime-flower Green Mini but no, Lewis wanted a Blue Reliant Supervan 2.
First came an 81 Robin, with no front wheel, stacked up on bricks, helping to put Lewis on the map as a collector of these fine 3 wheeler cars. As the word got out, the vehicles started coming to him. His fine collection now includes Bonds, Regals, an Albion and an ex-Post Office Scammell Scarab.
We look in to the place in society of the...
Duration: 01:00:573 On The Column meets Sham (Lord Loxley) from Auto Anonymous Car Club
Dec 11, 2025Send us a text
Our special guest tonight is Lord Loxley, AKA Sham to his friends, star and founder of one of the most exciting Facebook car clubs, Auto Anonymous.
Sham gives an exclusive appearance on our podcast to tell us the Auto Anonymous and Finger of Approval stories: from the early days of lock down car meets with a few friends to the truly international clubs they are today, with over 11,000 members.
He's known for sourcing rare cars to bring to the Auto Anonymous stands at the classic motor shows, and working w...
Duration: 00:54:383 On The Column Meets Kam from the Nordik Rides Classic Car Group
Dec 04, 2025Send us a text
3 On The Column meets Kam from Nordik Rides.
Nordik Rides is a fast growing Facebook Group dedicated to Volvo, Saab, DAF, Scania, in fact anything with a Nordic feel in the motoring world, both classic and modern - all are welcome. This time of year Santa, with his Swedish reindeer and a sleigh, would also be most welcome to join, especially if loaded with Saab and Volvo toys.
Kam states that the growth of Nordic Rides is down to an 'anything goes and all are welcome' policy with cars...
Duration: 00:58:38The Ford Capri Mark 1 Special Edition Story with Allan Jones
Nov 27, 2025Send us a text
Tonight, 3 On the Column welcomes the renowned Allan Jones, who expertly takes us through the story of the Ford Capri Mark 1 Special Editions, as well as sharing his personal story and telling us about his own cars.
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Duration: 00:57:50We're the Sweeney, Son (and we haven't 'ad any dinner)
Nov 21, 2025Send us a text
This week, Andrew & Brian go to the side streets of West London in the back of a Brown Consul GT, to meet a bloke from Scotland at the station.
With that mission accomplished, we are soon going sideways with 37 & 45, in pursuit of a "not long for this world" Victor FD driven by the evil Russian guy with the dark aviators, driving gloves and the dodgy accent.
If all else fails we will ring Z cars and get a Zephyr.
Enjoy.
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Duration: 00:35:05Classic Motor Show 2025
Nov 15, 2025Send us a text
In this episode featuring the 2025 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show (CMS), Andrew and Brian discuss their favourite cars.
Brian mixes it with the Swedish Royal family, while Andrew calls Welbeck 4440 for a minicab.
We celebrate what it takes to run a stand at CMS and has anyone seen Regan?
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Duration: 00:47:30Being Afraid! Public Information Films
Nov 02, 2025Send us a text
This week Andrew & Brian revisit the terrifying world of the Public Information Films to see if paying more attention at the time would have saved them both from a misspent youth.
Why neither Andrew nor Brian have ever owned an Austin 1100.
Dialling 999 when Shaw Taylor appears in your garden, plus Joe & Petunia on coastguard duty.
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Duration: 00:46:02A Visit to The 1975 London Motor Show & Where's Lionel Blair?
Oct 21, 2025Send us a text
Andrew Roberts & Brian Thomas take a trip back in time to the 1975 London motor show to find out who still, sells cars on cross-ply tyres.
Relive the low rent car chase, Look for Lionel Blair and get followed home by the KGB.
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Duration: 00:40:59