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.
Mike has found a rare, 33-year-old Peugeot 405 while in Portugal. But finding parts isn't going to be easy. Can Mike and Elvis turn a profit?
Mike has found a rare, 33-year-old Peugeot 405 while in Portugal. But finding parts isn't going to be easy. Can Mike and Elvis turn a profit?
Mike surprises Elvis with a Caterham Seven, but the size of the restoration job is bigger than expected. Can they get it race-worthy in time?
Mike surprises Elvis with a Caterham Seven, but the size of the restoration job is bigger than expected. Can they get it race-worthy in time?
Mike finds an Alfa Romeo GTV with some fails, but he thinks Elvis can sort it. Can he get it ready for an Italian road trip to re-create the GTV Cup?
Mike finds an Alfa Romeo GTV with some fails, but he thinks Elvis can sort it. Can he get it ready for an Italian road trip to re-create the GTV Cup?
Mike gambles on a Ford P100 imported from South Africa to Scotland. But it's hit with a series of problems - and will it cope with the UK's weather and roads?
Mike gambles on a Ford P100 imported from South Africa to Scotland. But it's hit with a series of problems - and will it cope with the UK's weather and roads?
Mike and Elvis have one of their toughest challenges yet: can they make an Audi RS6 estate car faster than a sportscar? Elvis has doubts after a hazardous test drive.
Mike and Elvis have one of their toughest challenges yet: can they make an Audi RS6 estate car faster than a sportscar? Elvis has doubts after a hazardous test drive.
Mike is seduced by a Land Rover Discovery Mk1 with low mileage. But with no MoT, a leaking sunroof and rust problems, Elvis has his work cut out buying parts.
Mike is seduced by a Land Rover Discovery Mk1 with low mileage. But with no MoT, a leaking sunroof and rust problems, Elvis has his work cut out buying parts.
Mike buys his newest ever car to create a bespoke Scooby BRZ STI. But hopes of a profit are hit with a hefty bill for the turbo and a new exhaust.
Mike buys his newest ever car to create a bespoke Scooby BRZ STI. But hopes of a profit are hit with a hefty bill for the turbo and a new exhaust.
Mike thinks there’s money to be made on a soft-top Saab 900, but with a dicey clutch and woolly steering, Elvis has his concerns. Can they get it back to it’s best?
Mike thinks there’s money to be made on a soft-top Saab 900, but with a dicey clutch and woolly steering, Elvis has his concerns. Can they get it back to it’s best?
A Peugeot 205 T16 inspires Mike to upgrade its under-powered UK counterpart for a track race. Can Mike's 205 Rallye compete with a Eurospec Peugeot?
A Peugeot 205 T16 inspires Mike to upgrade its under-powered UK counterpart for a track race. Can Mike's 205 Rallye compete with a Eurospec Peugeot?
To celebrate the series' 20th anniversary, Mike and Elvis set out to restore a Ford Fiesta Mark 1 and stage the show's largest ever car meet.
To celebrate the series' 20th anniversary, Mike and Elvis set out to restore a Ford Fiesta Mark 1 and stage the show's largest ever car meet.
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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