With echoes of the golden age of motoring – an era before budget airlines and endless grey motorways – Kevin sets out to learn about each head-turning car through the country of its origin, and about the heritage, history and unique culture of the countries through the cars.
In each episode, Kevin is handed the keys to an iconic classic vehicle – each one a feat of timeless engineering and aesthetic excellence – to explore a different region with direct links to the model. In France, he travels from Cannes to Monaco, exploring the incredible architecture, art and amazing views on a winding coastal cruise. The Volvo P 1800, immortalised by The Saint, takes Kevin across Sweden’s stunning scenery, arcane archipelagos and idyllic seaside towns. And in Italy, Kevin manoeuvres a magnificent Maserati 3500 GT through the provincial piazzas, medieval hilltop villages and ancient cities.
Further episodes see Kevin explore England’s Peak District in a Jaguar Mk2; traverse Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route in a DeLorean MC12; and visit modernist masterpieces in Baden-Württemberg, one of Germany’s most creative regions, in a classic Mercedes SL.
En route, Kevin discovers each car’s heritage and design and immerses himself in each region. He explores the local communities, culture and cuisine, takes in the stunning sites where architecture and art have defined the landscape and hears the secrets and stories from the people who live there.