Wheeler Dealers (2003)
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.
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Episode 1 - Triumph Dolomite Sprint
Release Date: 2023-03-20It's the 50th anniversary of one of British motoring's forgotten heroes, the Triumph Dolomite Sprint, so Mike and Elvis try to get their hands on one.
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Episode 2 - Porsche 911
Release Date: 2023-03-27Mike and Elvis take on a Porsche 911 in rough shape. If they can revive it, they will take it on an epic drive through the Cairngorms.
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Episode 3 - Austin Allegro Vanden Plas
Release Date: 2023-04-03The Austin Allegro has a reputation as one of Britain's most unloved cars. Mike rescues a barn-find: can Elvis' refurb prove it doesn't deserve the label?
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Episode 4 - Maserati 4200
Release Date: 2023-04-10Summary Mike spots a bargain supercar, a Maserati 4200GT, for under £10,000. Under the hood is a Ferrari V8, but Elvis must try and fix the potentially costly gearbox and clutch issues.
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Episode 5 - Rolls Royce Silver Spirit
Release Date: 2023-04-17Mike and Elvis buy a piece of the 'Champagne lifestyle' on a budget - a Silver Spirit that looks past its best. Can they make it turn a profit?
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Episode 6 - Toyota Landcruiser
Release Date: 2023-04-24Mike and Elvis tackle a classic Toyota Landcruiser. Mike takes a gamble and imports an original 70s one from Japan, not knowing what state it will arrive in.
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Episode 7 - Volvo 240 Torslanda
Release Date: 2023-05-01Mike tracks down the iconic Volvo 240 Torslanda.
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Episode 8 - Ford Focus ST
Release Date: 2023-05-08With the Ford Focus hitting its 25th Anniversary, Mike thinks the ST model could be the next classic. He finds one for under £3k, but Elvis discovers the engine needs a full rebuild. Can they manage to fix this car up and still make a tidy profit?
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Episode 9 - Audi Coupe
Release Date: 2023-05-15Mike has found the perfect starter classic, a 1989 Audi Coupe. This rare car has a low mileage, but it's failed its MOT on a faulty brake servo. Mike and Elvis are hoping to fix it up, before testing it out on a coast-to-coast route in Cornwall.
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Episode 10 - VW Corrado V2
Release Date: 2023-05-22When Mike finds a 1992 Corrado G60 smothered in aftermarket mods, he wonders if they can make a profit by returning it to standard. Parts are rare, and unmaintained superchargers can prove costly, but Elvis is determined to get this risky project done.