Ex-Royal Navy aircraft-engineer Mark, has always dreamed of owning a classic MGB and a key part of what makes the car so attractive to Mark, are the chrome bumpers and grille that come on the earlier cars. But with just £8k to spend, can fixers Sheldon and Peter find clever ways to make the money stretch far enough for that elusive chrome?
Driving instructor Brian loved his Fiat 500, until it rusted away. Now he wants a replacement, but good ones are pricey. With just £10k, can Sheldon and Peter come up with a dream car and still manage to make any money?
Peter wants a Triumph Herald Convertible, exactly like the one his father bought for him when he first learned to drive. But now rare, and often in poor condition, will £9k be enough for Sheldon to find a good one? Sheldon manages to track down a very original car, with just three previous owners on the logbook, but even before he gets it into the workshop, he loses all the gears. On top of that there is a serious oil leak coming from the rear axle which means the differential has got to come out, and it turns out that split windows in the original hood, cannot be replaced and bodywork expert Peter is going to be left struggling to replace the entire roof. With costs mounting, will all the work payoff, or will Sheldon and Peter be left empty handed?
Facing health issues, Rupert has decided life is too short not to follow his dream of owning a Morris Traveller. But, with values rising, can Sheldon and Peter find a way of making Rupert's £13k budget stretch to a good one?
Eric loves open-top motoring, but his sports car is too low and he needs an automatic. Sheldon and Peter suggest a VW Golf Cabriolet, but will Eric's £10k budget be enough to buy the car and fix the problems they find?
Norman has dreamt of owning a Volvo 850R, ever since watching Volvo British Touring Cars race in the 90s. But, with just £10k in the pot, will fixers Sheldon and Peter be able to bring Norman's dream to life?
John has wanted an Alfa Spider, ever since watching Dustin Hoffman drive one in The Graduate. After a health scare, he's decided to take the plunge, can Sheldon and Peter turn John's 17k budget into the car of his dreams?
James has a healthy budget of £24,000 for a fun car he can share with his family, but will Sheldon and Peter find a way of turning a mint, imported Beetle Cabriolet into the unique car that James is really hoping for?
Sheldon and Peter are faced with a genuine motoring conundrum. Client Steve is desperate to recreate his first ever car – a Ford Anglia 105e with a 1.5-litre engine. The trouble is, Anglias only came with a 1-litre or 1.3-litre engine, meaning Sheldon must source not only a car but also a replacement power plant. Finding an entirely new engine for a 1966 Anglia is no mean feat, let alone fitting one, so Sheldon needs to tap into the Anglia community for help. It's no picnic for Peter either. With rusting bodywork and no replacement panels available, he's forced to fabricate a new front valance from scratch.To do so, he enlists the help of long time friend and master engineer Will Trickett who arrives with an arsenal of traditional equipment, to fix a problem the old school way.
Sheldon and Peter face one of their biggest jobs to date. Triumph enthusiast David already has several Brit classics but desperately wants a Dolomite Sprint to complete his collection. David is willing to stump up the cash for his dream car, but in return he expects the best and wants a fully restored mint condition motor.Sheldon thinks he may have found a Dolomite with potential, but back at the workshop Peter quickly points out it'll need a full respray. To make matters worse, a whining, leaking differential and faulty shock absorbers mean there's a tonne of mechanical work to be done as well. The interior needs a total refurb to boot, so the chaps have their work cut out if they are to deliver a car that meets David's expectations without breaking the bank.
Sheldon and Peter are tasked with helping client Brian realise a motoring dream some fifty years in the making.That dream comes in the form of a Ford Capri Mark 1. With roadworthy Mark 1's thin on the ground, Sheldon takes a punt on a lead in Dartford when he sees an affordable 1969 model for sale.Back at the workshop, Sheldon takes on the challenging task of bringing the Capri's performance into the twenty-first century, but fitting new carburettors proves more problematic than he could have imagined. Meanwhile Peter calls on all his skills and judgement to straighten out some unsightly panel gaps.As former Ford trainees, it's a trip down memory lane for Sheldon and Peter, but with money on the line, they can't let nostalgia cloud their judgement.
Can Sheldon and Peter deliver an automatic Reliant Scimitar GTE for a fellow classic car enthusiast who's recovering from spinal surgery? Sheldon and Peter are given a very specific brief. Client Max has had major spinal surgery that's left him unable to drive manual cars. For Max to indulge his passion for classic cars, an automatic gearbox is a must have for the Reliant Scimitar GTE that he wants Sheldon to find. After a lengthy search, Sheldon tracks down a likely automatic Scimitar, but then things take a turn for the worse. Having stalled several times on the way back to the workshop, the guys discover that the all-important auto-box is leaking oil and will need to come out. The race is on to get the Scimitar running smoothly and changing gear seamlessly, before Sheldon can even think about the complicated wiring for an immobiliser alarm or Pete can st
Sheldon and Peter are tasked with the ultimate automotive challenge - a classic car that's reliable enough for everyday use. They take on the first ever European Car of the Year, a Rover P6. Sheldon and Peter are challenged to track down the ultimate automotive unicorn. Client John wants a Rover P6 that's reliable enough to use as his everyday runabout. When Sheldon finds a car that's within budget, reliability does not come as standard. Leaking rear brakes and an unresponsive automatic gearbox mean there's a mechanical mountain to climb to meet John's expectations, whilst Peter also faces a tough challenge as he attempts to fit a completely new vinyl roof. The P6 was his Dad's car of choice, so it's an emotional rollercoaster for Sheldon, but has he let his heart rule his head?
Sheldon and Peter have their work cut out as they try to source and restore a Porsche 944 for retired newsagent Ozzie. Retired newsagent Ozzie wants to be transported back to the early 90s in the Porsche 944 that he hopes Peter and Sheldon can deliver. Unfortunately, iconic sports cars do not come cheap and when Sheldon eventually finds a Porsche within budget, it comes complete with a steering rack that's leaking hydraulic fluid and perished driveshaft oil seals. Porsche parts also come at a premium price, so it's going to be a struggle to turn a profit. With the mechanical work dragging on, Peter is fighting the clock to complete an interior trim job that simply can't be rushed. Have the guys finally met their match?