Station:
U&Yesterday (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2022-07-21
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A Bangers & Cash spin-off series that follows the journey of a vehicle purchased at a Mathewsons classic car auction, before being repaired, restored and then re-auctioned in order to try and find the vehicle a new home and loving owner. These genuine restoration projects, with varying degrees of difficulty, show how tricky it can really be to restore classic vehicles back to their former glory. Derek, Paul and Dave Mathewson are on hand to share their advice and observations on the variety of different jobs, which include an MG Montego Turbo with its engine in the boot, and a rare Lotus Elan S1 that hasn't seen a road for 47 years.
Next Episode is 'Citroen' (Season 5 Episode 1) and airs on 14 Nov 2024 14:00 (CDT).
S4E4 - VW T25 Camper/ Audi TT
This week the team pay over the odds for a VW Campervan, but can they hope to break even when they turn out a lovely bus for auction. And a super low mileage Audi TT breaks them into the world of modern classics.
Air Date: 06 Jun 2024 14:00 (CDT)
S4E5 - Mini and MGTF
A1969 Morris Mini Cooper MkII is totally restored by mini specialists Mini Sport. They give it the full works, which means only one thing...any chance of profit heads towards an open window.
The second project attempts to keen the books balanced as the team set out on a 2005 MGTF. Once passed their initial shock when we arrived in the car, the team at Mazdadudes set to work on making it a lovely example.
Air Date: 13 Jun 2024 14:00 (CDT)
S4E6 - Morgan 3 wheeler/ Grifter
The Restoring Classics team set out on a Pre-War challenge with a 1939 three-wheeled Morgan F4. Problems arise when it comes to getting it onto a ramp... but aptly named Russ Storer from MG Mecca is still keen to take it on.
To make things a little easier the second project has even fewer wheels and no engine - it's a Raleigh Super Grifter. Derek thinks they've had a tough time of late, so offers to do the restoration work himself. Surely not for free?
Air Date: 20 Jun 2024 14:00 (CDT)
S5E1 - Citroen
The team are feeling a little ‘oo-la-la' when they splash out on a European design classic: the 1971 Citroen DS21; the curved edges, sofa-like seats and hydropneumatic suspension were too much to resist. Specialists Rad and Paul from Pallas Autos carefully restore it and try to stick to a strict budget -though finding a fire hazard in the wiring loom was not on their wish list. For the second project they stay a little closer to home when Paul Mathewson says ‘everyone should own one in their lifetime' - a little grey Ferguson tractor. It's taken just 5 miles up the road for local Rob to work his magic. But will they harvest a profit?
Air Date: 14 Nov 2024 14:00 (CDT)
S5E2 - MGC and Fiat Seicento
Derek picks out a super low mileage MGC and the team pays perhaps a little too much to secure it. The ‘one owner from new-
5000 miles on the clock-MGC Roadster' is this week's star buy. Derek tells the team to ‘keep it original'! It's taken down to the fanatics at the MG Owners' Club workshop to be loved back to life. The team's second restoration project sees them trying to tap into the modern classic markets - is a 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting going to impress today's 20-somethings? The purchase is a sunshine yellow 2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting. Unfortunately, the car boasts several different shades of yellow but could an ebay search secure a bargain solution?
Air Date: 21 Nov 2024 14:00 (CDT)
S5E3 - Robin Reliant and Mamod Steam
This could be the cheapest pair of restorations the Restoring Classics team have done so far! A three-wheeler Reliant Robin is sent to father and son specialists Melvyn and Adam.
And a second project takes them back to the world of steam when they pick up a Mamod Roller for only a couple of hundred pounds. What's the worst that can happen? Well, other than setting the worktop bench alight?
Air Date: 28 Nov 2024 14:00 (CDT)