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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Mike's gone all nostalgic, buying a 58-year-old Dormobile campervan. But Elvis has a huge amount of work to do on it including a brand-new engine fit.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 35 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 7.78 from 105 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 paint.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 81 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 7.80 from 89 votes.
Mike and Elvis attempt to resuscitate the 'daddy' of British executive saloons: a 1974 Jaguar XJ6. But it's a risky buy: it hasn't been on the road since 1990!
The episode was rated 7.83 from 29 votes.
Mike and Elvis wrestle an iconic Japanese rally car: a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo7. It needs a total engine rebuild and a new look to be king of the street racers.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 26 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 8.00 from 77 votes.
Mike and Elvis take a gamble on a TVR Griffith. But first, the guys have to pick it apart before restoring and testing the full impact of this iconic sports car.
The episode was rated 8.02 from 42 votes.
Mike and Elvis take on the ‘baby Ferrari’ but want to keep their costs low. Can the guys make this old school classic car a rival to its Italian cousin?
The episode was rated 8.03 from 39 votes.
Mike finds a rare Land Rover Series 1 that may not be all it seems. What starts as a simple cosmetic touch-up soon becomes a complicated and expensive restoration.
The episode was rated 8.03 from 29 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 8.05 from 87 votes.
Mike nabs a Porsche 997 at a bargain price of just £15,000. The catch? It's carrying an engine with a serious case of bore score. Can Elvis get it firing again?
The episode was rated 8.06 from 36 votes.
Any Englishman worth his salt would jump at the chance to buy a 1964 Triumph TR4 in British Racing Green. Mike's found one that's rust-free, but it's been sitting for 20 years. Ant has to refurbish the engine, repair some dents and upgrade the electrics.
The episode was rated 8.06 from 90 votes.
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.
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.
