Episodes
1. Jensen Interceptor
May 4, 2010
45 min
Mike Brewer and Edd China go in search of a Classic Jensen Interceptor from the 1970s. This classic handmade GT cruiser was mentioned alongside Bentley and Aston Martin. At launch, it cost as much as a house, but Mike wants to find a car for £5000 or less.
2. Ford Cosworth
May 11, 2010
45 min
The legendary Ford Sierra Cosworth looks like a family car but goes like a racecar with a motorsport-tuned turbo engine. To find one of these desirable classics at less than £5000 is difficult… but Mike has some clever ideas where to find a car.
3. VW T2 Panel Van
May 18, 2010
45 min
Mike and Edd go on the hunt for the classic VW T2. When Mike decides to buy a camper, he discovers prices have never been higher, so he settles on the less-known panel van. Edd decides to completely repaint the car and uprate the engine.
4. BMW 840
May 25, 2010
45 min
This was was £60,000 new but can now be had for less than £5000. Mike Brewer samples one of the 90s great supercar bargains and snaps up what he thinks is a great car. But when Edd sees the car, he realises there’s plenty of work to be done on this cool V8.
5. Triumph Stag
June 1, 2010
45 min
A 70s classic car, the Stag still has an army of fans. Mike decides to find a rust-free car but it’s much harder than he thinks. Edd has to keep prices super-low or there’s no chance the pair will turn a profit on this one.
6. Bond Bug
October 12, 2010
45 min
Mike buys a rare Bond Bug. A three wheeled eccentric alternative to sporty, classic motoring that is celebrating its 40th birthday. With most parts cheap and available this should be a welcome change of pace. However will Mike and Edd be celebrating a profit at the end?
7. Volvo P1800
October 19, 2010
45 min
A glorious piece of 60s styling, the P1800 is the most surprising Volvo you will ever encounter. Mike snaps up a rust free example. But underneath the gorgeous looks there are a number of mechanical issues Edd needs to sort. He’ll have his work cut out to keep costs down on this one.
8. Land Rover Defender
October 22, 2010
45 min
Mike finds a rough looking 88/89 Defender. Ed replaces the camshaft with an aftermarket performance replacement, giving an extra 20 BHP, the doors are replaced and windows are fitted to the rear. Chunky wheels are fitted and a new steering wheel, amongst other things.
9. Subaru Impreza WRX
October 29, 2010
45 min
An iconic rally car, the Japanese Impreza has found plenty of road fans. But with so many out there it will be difficult for Mike and Edd to find one, turn it around and then make it stand out from the crowd.
