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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Exhaust manifold repaired. New head gasket. New exhaust system. Interior upholstery and trim refurbished. Pop-up headlamps realigned.
The episode was rated 7.58 from 169 votes.
New oil sump rubber seals and gasket paste added. Turbocharger refurbished with new shaft and thrust bearings. New catalytic converter, clutch, brakes, brake pads, water reservoir, and spoiler gasket. New Ford OZ Racing alloy wheels, powder coated from silver to white. New "third wing" spoiler fabricated from an extra RS Cosworth unit.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 194 votes.
Mike and Ant try to arouse the passion of the Saab enthusiast community by restoring a rusty, non-driving 1973 Saab 96 to its past glory. Will their restoration pass muster with one of the car world's most passionate fan bases?
The episode was rated 7.74 from 127 votes.
Mike and Ant are bringing to auction a highly desirable 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII. Will a custom exhaust, Weber carbs, and a sparkling new interior be enough to earn top dollar from the most discriminating car buyers on earth?
The episode was rated 7.77 from 113 votes.
Mike taps the growing custom van market by picking up an extremely distressed 1965 Dodge A-100 Sportsman. Will a swapped drivetrain, state of the art suspension and custom-built surf inspired details provide enough wow-factor to snag a buyer?
The episode was rated 7.83 from 133 votes.
Mike and Ant go to work on one of the first utility vehicles, a '64 Falcon Ranchero whose vintage features are suffering under a coat of cheap black paint.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 121 votes.
Mike dives into the expanding market for second generation muscle cars by snatching up a 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 which has lost some power over the years, in addition to wooly suspension, faulty brakes and dull pain.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 149 votes.
Mike and Ant try to tap into the 90's nostalgia scene with a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4, but few of the car's advanced systems actually work.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 121 votes.
