Comments on: Video Classic: Behind The Wheel 1994

By: Harry

Harry — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:43:12 +0000

What a superb show! I wish that this stayed popular, maybe we could’ve been still watching it today, ad the UK would have a spin-off instead!

By: BarryScott

BarryScott — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:25:04 +0000

This really was before its time. Very enjoyable.

By: Dadd

Dadd — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:50:53 +0000

Loved the segment with Doug Mulray – I think he would be good in a hosting role as well.
I think the thing about this show that sets it head and shoulders above Top Gear is that these people are not only enthusiastic about cars and capable of wringing a bit of enjoyment out of them but still manage to treat them with respect.
Maybe I’m in the minority but I believe it is possible to exploit a cars potential for performance and enjoyment in the way the maker intended without damaging it. Maybe that would require some skill and finesse on the part of the presenters when it is so much easier to behave like a bogan.
I just don’t get the mindless crap that Top Gear come up with that, at least to me, is neither funny, creative, entertaining or informative. Example being that oh so predictable bit with Brown in the big tractor in Toorak. Yes I understand the term Toorak Tractor but really what a mindless, cringeworthy segment that was.
Just my opinion.

By: nimm

nimm — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:59:46 +0000

That was better than any of the aussie Top Gear season one episodes. Good riddance to Cox, points for giving it a go but he just sucked as the host.

By: Sitelab

Sitelab — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:49:37 +0000

FINALLY! An actual contender to the UK presenters!! This guy knows exactly what top gear is about! What ones to get and what ones not to get in a NON BORING way! Very good!

By: I6orNothing

I6orNothing — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:11:55 +0000

I have to admit when I first heard Morrison was going to be the new host I wasn’t overly impressed, but after watching these clips I’ve changed my mind. Reckon he’ll be perfect & just what the TGA doctor ordered.

By: imugli

imugli — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:50:21 +0000

I love it!

A hydrogen 4 series BMW!
A Hybrid Diesel Beetle!
And what surely must have been the first comparo ever won by a Hyundai!

Good stuff – TGA eat your heart out. It’s great to see JM getting the gig on it, as he should have done from the start.

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:20:54 +0000

That was pretty good considering. Love the hairstyles “Mullets R Us”.
And as for Monica – marks outa 2, I’d give her one. Tee Hee

By: Liam

Liam — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:19:57 +0000

Hmm, maybe NotTheStig really is the Stig with that scoop way back in October, haha!

By: NotTheStig

NotTheStig — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:55:23 +0000

Well, that was a bloody good show for its time.

Realistic and honest. I could even live with the mechanic – even made it a bit more Australian with a multicultural aspect. The team deserve credits for this program…

James Morrison where are you ? – You must be annoyed that you would do a FAR better job than Charlie Cox on TGA. I vote they swap over on the quiet before the next show…

Wasn’t it interesting that the 121 and Excel were $17-18,000 back in 1994 – same sort of price now !