Episode 45

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7th Jun 2023

Buckle Up for History: Mike Heap's Vintage Lakeland Tours

It's me, Mark Stone; join me as I welcome a special guest, Mike Heap, the founder of Vintage Lakeland Tours, to the Back Seat Driver Radio Show. Discover how Mike's love for vintage machinery, instilled by his grandfather, led him to create unique tours in a beautifully restored 1928 Austin 12/4 Windsor Saloon.

Get ready to hear about the charm and allure of vintage cars, the joy of exploring Yorkshire and Cumbria from the seat of an Austin, and the incredible journey that brought Mike's vision to life. Buckle up and experience the nostalgia and comfort of a bygone era in this captivating episode.

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Backseat Driver
Yorkshires favourite Lancastrian talks about motoring in all its forms
Based in the north-west of England, former competitive driver Mark Stone moved into radio and motoring journalism after his competitive driving career came to an end in the late 1980s. Over the years, Mark has written for many of the well-known motoring magazines and made numerous TV appearances across Europe and is still an enthusiastic driver. In the Backseat Driver Podcast, Mark interviews prominent people from all over the world of motoring.