Victory by Design

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  • 2003
  • 1 Season

Victory by Design is a television show on the SPEED channel that takes viewers on a journey through the world of classic cars. Hosted by famed British car designer and racer, Alain de Cadenet, the series explores some of the most iconic and historic automobiles of all time.

Each episode of Victory by Design focuses on a different car model, examining its design, engineering, and racing history. Some of the featured cars include the Ferrari 250 GT, Shelby Cobra, Porsche 911, and Jaguar E-Type.

The show provides a unique perspective into what makes these cars so impressive, with a focus on their performance capabilities and how they have influenced the development of modern sports cars. Viewers get to see these classic cars in action, with footage of them roaring down racetracks and winding through scenic roads.

Throughout the series, de Cadenet provides his expert insight and knowledge of these cars, drawing from his extensive experience as a racer and designer. He is joined by guest experts, including drivers and historians, who offer their own perspectives on the cars and their place in automotive history.

The show also features interviews with owners and collectors of these classic cars, giving viewers a glimpse into the passion and dedication that goes into preserving and maintaining these iconic vehicles.

One of the standout aspects of Victory by Design is its attention to detail. The show takes viewers into the inner workings of these cars, exploring the intricacies of their engines and explaining how the design and engineering has evolved over time.

In addition to the cars themselves, the show also highlights the cultural significance of these cars, exploring their place in popular culture and their impact on the automotive industry.

Overall, Victory by Design is a must-watch for anyone with a love for classic cars or an interest in automotive history. The show provides a fascinating and in-depth look at some of the most iconic cars of all time, offering a unique perspective on their design, engineering, and racing history.

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Seasons
Victory by Design: Making Of
11. Victory by Design: Making Of
November 19, 2003
The "Making of" program highlights some of the behind the scenes material from the shoots that make up the Victory By Design series that covers Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari, Jaguar, Ford, Lotus, Corvette, and some of the most important Grand Rrix Greats cars ever built. All shot in international locations: driven and presented by race car expert Alain De Cadenet.
Grand Prix Greats
10. Grand Prix Greats
July 7, 2007
Highlighting the most important Grand Prix cars racing up to 1960 including famous names such as Bugatti, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Mercedes and Auto Union. De Cadenet drives unique examples including a 1908 Panhard, a 1914 Mercedes GP, two engined Alfa Romeo Bi-motore, 1939 Auto Union Type D and finishes with the Cooper Climax, the car that transformed post war racing that ensured Grand Prix racing would never be the same again.
Ford Muscle
9. Ford Muscle
April 8, 2007
Alain De Cadenet drives a mouth watering selection of Ford Muscle cars including an original 1955 Thunderbird, a selection of AC Cobras, Lotus Cortinas, racing Mustangs and Galaxies and of course the iconic Ford GT 40, the Shelby Daytona Coupe, the car that was developed to win the FIA world Sports Car Championship and more!
Corvette
8. Corvette
February 2, 2007
America's sports car is celebrated with a line up of the most important versions of the Corvette ever to hit road and track. Filmed in the UK and the US, with cars from some rare and unique private collections, the program includes the experimental racers Cerv 1 and Cerv II along with the iconic Grand Sport 001, a De Lorenzo, a Greenwood racer and an original 1954 Blue Flame Six.
Lotus
7. Lotus
December 19, 2005
Features cars from Classic Team Lotus and includes world championship cars as driven by Graham Hill, Jochen Rindt, Emerson Fittipaldi and Mario Andretti. Truly groundbreaking original cars are driven by presenter de Cadenet, including the Lotus 49B and the Lotus 72 and 79. Also includes many other fine examples housed at the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum.
Alfa Romeo
6. Alfa Romeo
January 11, 2004
The Alfa Romeo show is a pure treat for 'the Alfisti'. Featuring most of the milestone sports racers and Grand Prix cars that helped establish Alfa Romeo as one of the truly great marques in automobile history. Alain de Cadenet drives and appraises many of the actual cars that won the great classic races which would help create the Alfa legend that's still with us today.
Maserati
5. Maserati
January 4, 2004
"It's red. It's quick. It's a Maserati ...and it's all mine!". Alain de Cadenet excitedly shouts out these words as he introduces the Maserati show from behind the wheel of a flame-red 300S sports racer, driving hell-bent across a dust-strewn mountain pass. Maserati would build some of the truly great Grand Prix and sports racing cars in automobile history.
Ferrari
4. Ferrari
December 21, 2003
Alain de Cadenet, a long-time Ferrari enthusiast and aficionado, drives some of the great sports racers and production sports cars that helped establish the marque's reputation. This show features those milestone sports cars in the marque's history and some the most valuable collectors' cars anywhere in the world (including the TR60, 250P and 250GTO, 330/P3 and 312PB).
Porsche
3. Porsche
December 14, 2003
Porsche was the featured marque in the very first "Victory by Design" show. Combining this extensive archive film with Alain de Cadenet driving and appraising the milestone competition and production cars spanning Porsche's history - from "Porsche Number One" through to the latest limited-edition supercar, the Carrera GT - a complete picture of the marque is built up.
Aston Martin
2. Aston Martin
November 30, 2003
Alain de Cadenet drives a DBR1 and powers through a dusty mountain pass as though racing the Targa Florio in the late 1950s. Aston Martin's show is a must for those who love the marque. Featuring the milestone cars that helped make Aston Martin such a charismatic name on the race tracks of the world, from the early cars of Lionel Martin, through to the present day.
Jaguar
1. Jaguar
November 23, 2003
This is a definitive show for lovers of thoroughbred Jags. All the important milestone competition and production cars are featured. The cars are taken to locations in the US and UK and driven and appraised by Alain de Cadenet. This show will give the Jaguar enthusiast a real chance to appreciate the beauty and power of the Jaguar heritage and the marque's place in automobile history.
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  • Premiere Date
    November 23, 2003