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Nov 3
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Why boring cars can be as great to own a...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel
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Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss unexciting working cars and why they can be as welcome in the household as the most exciting ones. They also discuss Eagle E-Types and pay tribute to Jenson Button as he prepares for his final race as a full-time professional.


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