Experienced car dealer Mike Brewer is joined by multi-talented mechanics in a monumental motoring mission: to find and restore iconic cars to later sell for a profit at their LA-based shop. In the series, Mike has the challenging job of finding vehicles that have money-making potential. He then hands them over to a mechanic, who tackles everything from bare metal re-sprays to gearbox swaps to bring them back to their former glory.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.
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Elvis convinces Mike to buy a bargain VW Golf convertible. But its bright colour is divisive, and it's also rusty, filthy with a busted convertible roof!
The episode was rated 8.07 from 27 votes.
This car is one of America's first sportscars and it's amazingly good to drive. This is why the C2 Stingray is one of the world's sports icons. Mike heads to the USA to hunt for a car that's rust free and happens upon an example that's been partly restored...and at a great price. But the C2 is far from being finished and it needs Edd's experienced hands to get it on the road to recovery.
The episode was rated 8.07 from 67 votes.
To celebrate their 100th car Mike and Edd restore a Darracq Type L. Will they be ready in time to face their toughest ever test drive – the London to Brighton Run?
The episode was rated 8.10 from 21 votes.
The pinnacle of BMW is the naturally aspirated inline 6 cylinder modern classic that is the E46 M3, the "Ultimate" Ultimate Driving Machine. Mike finds one with the subframe already fixed, and he challenges Ant to transform the transmission with new tech.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 31 votes.
Mike and Ant turn around a 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 that's a high-horsepower veteran of the drag strip. But all that power under the bonnet makes for a violent driving experience, so they must dial it back to a more useable street cruiser.
The episode was rated 8.11 from 27 votes.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
The episode was rated 8.14 from 29 votes.
Mike heads to Italy in search of a rare Fiat Dino Coupe. But the engine, interior and body panels all need work before Mike and Edd can try to find a buyer.
The episode was rated 8.17 from 53 votes.
Mike finds a rust-free “must have sports car” from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
The episode was rated 8.17 from 29 votes.
Mike and Ant welcome a 1968 International Harvester Travelall that's an ancestor of the modern SUV. It's the perfect vacation wagon, if only Ant can tackle a few engine leaks, a hole in the body and an interior that's the wrong kind of vintage.
The episode was rated 8.19 from 26 votes.
Mike and Ant welcome to the workshop a 1974 Fiat X1/9, a zippy little mid-engine sports car with superb balance and a distinctive color. The good news is there's hardly any rust. The bad news is the engine-shaped can of worms behind the driver's seat.
The episode was rated 8.21 from 28 votes.
After years of searching, Mike's found the ultimate '80s hot hatch: the Renault 5 GT Turbo. Can Elvis restore it in time for its new owner's birthday?
The episode was rated 8.28 from 25 votes.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
The episode was rated 8.29 from 28 votes.
Mike takes the ultimate plunge and invests in a car - and a boat, all in one. It’s the Amphicar, an amphibious vehicle that Edd has been dreaming of for years. But when he peels back the layers and discovers the car’s problems are serious, will he find himself in deep water and rinse away all the profit? This challenge truly puts Mike and Edd’s skills to the test and could see them literally sink or swim!
The episode was rated 8.31 from 74 votes.
Mike finds a 914 in a barn, but under the muck he can see a profit in the 1970s sports car, so he buys it for a bargain price. Can Edd restore it to a saleable condition?
The episode was rated 8.32 from 47 votes.
Mike tracks down an Isetta bubble car. Part car, part motorbike, this classic may be great to drive, but it’s not so fun to repair! Can Edd and Mike make a profit?
The episode was rated 8.67 from 33 votes.
