List of Wheeler Dealers episodes

Wheeler Dealers is a British television series produced by Attaboy TV for the Discovery Channel, fronted by Mike Brewer and mechanic Edd China. The premise of the show is that Brewer and China are on a mission to save repairable enthusiast vehicles, by repairing or otherwise improving an example of a particular make and model to a budget, then selling it to a new owner.

This is a list of Wheeler Dealers episodes with original airdate on Discovery Channel.

Original air dates

Series		Episodes	Originally aired
			Series premiere	Series finale
	1	12	7 October 2003	11 November 2003
	2	12	10 August 2004	16 September 2004
	3	12	23 August 2005	27 September 2005
	4	12	29 August 2006	3 October 2006
	5	12	28 October 2008	6 December 2008
	6	20	5 May 2009	17 November 2009
	7	10	4 May 2010	9 November 2010
	8	10	5 April 2011	1 November 2011
	9	15	20 March 2012	6 November 2012
	10	12	19 February 2013	22 October 2013
	11	14	17 March 2014	13 October 2014
	12	18	23 March 2015	19 October 2015
	13	TBC	9 May 2016	TBC

Overall Costs

The table below shows the total costs of everything since 2003.

Overall Costs
Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost	Selling Price	Profit / Loss
£664,761	£545,255.36	£845,972	£1,041,050	£206,985

Series 1 (2003)

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate
1	1/2	1983 Porsche 924	£1,000	£700	£1,010	£1,500	+£490	7 October 2003
Work Completed: Replaced gear knob, passenger door and door mirrors, pulled and filled dent in rear nearside quarter panel, repainted wheels and replaced the centre caps, applied new door sill decals, replaced handbrake lever, replaced handbrake warning light, adjusted rear exhaust section to prevent it from knocking against the undercarriage, fitted a new stereo, engine service including replacing the engine oil, spark plugs, rotor arm, distributor cap and air filter, cleaned up the leather interior, polished the bodywork. Notes: Before Mike sold the car, he gave a mini-primer on how to sell cars to maximize profits.
2	3/4	1985 Saab 900 Turbo	£1,000	£600	£1,035	£1,200	+£165	14 October 2003
Work Completed: Replaced interior (including carpets and door cards) from beige cloth to black/grey leather, all 4 brake discs and pads, both electric window motors and exhaust back box, replaced front indicator lenses with clear ones with orange bulbs; engine service. Notes: First episode to use the Internet to buy and sell used cars. Original beige knee roll repainted grey when the replacement unit was damaged beyond repair.
3	5/6	1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI	£1,000	£650	£1,165	£1,550	+£385	21 October 2003
Work Completed: Refurbished the gear linkage, fitted a new brake master cylinder, 2 new interior air vents, new decals around the rear windscreen and on the door sills, new clock, ammeter and rev counter, new front spoiler, repainted the front VW badge from silver to black, repainted GTI-spec front grille insert from chrome to red and replaced the non original steel wheels with a refurbished set of Pirelli alloys. Notes: Restored to original GTI specification.
4	7/8	1967 Austin Mini	£1,000	£300	£1,100	£1,300	+£200	28 October 2003
Work Completed: Numerous rust areas treated and repaired (including replacing the nearside A-frame and correctly filling and repairing a dent in the passenger door) before stripping and prepping the car for a full body respray, fitted new chrome brightwork including the bumpers, fitted a new bootlid, fitted new door mirrors, cleaned and repainted the engine and replaced the HT leads. Notes: Flagged as totally original though it did have a sunroof. Sold to a buyer from Guernsey.
5	9/10	1984 Mercedes-Benz 230E	£1,000	£400	£976.50	£1,500	+£523.50	4 November 2003
Work Completed: Replaced the steering box, fitted a new windscreen, replaced and repainted the offside front wing, new fuse for sunroof motor, replaced the windscreen wipers, replaced the front bumper irons and serviced the engine (including replacing the fan belt, adjusting the timing, replacing the automatic transmission fluid and replacing the power steering fluid). Notes: Car was found through an advertisement on a bulletin board at a local supermarket. Replacement right wing was painted free of charge.
6	11/12	1986 Ford Capri Laser 1.6	£1,000	£400	£945	£700	-£245	11 November 2003
Work Completed: Replaced and repainted front wings, fitted new "Laser" stickers to the wings, replaced both front suspension bushes, both front tyres, all 4 exhaust gaskets, front bumper & valance and front fog lights. Notes: Sold at a loss - blamed on lacklustre finish of repainted wings, as well as the worn seats that were not addressed during the restoration. (First loss in the series).
Totals	£6,000	£3,050	£6,232	£7,750	£1,518

Series 2 (2004)

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate
7	1/2	1988 Toyota MR2	£2,000	£500	£1,278	£1,900	+£622	10 August 2004
Work Completed: Replaced ignition barrel and boot lock, alternator and fan belt, nearside front wing, windscreen, exhaust back box, door trim, removed rust and repainted nearside rear wing, polished body work; replaced the non original offside front wheel and refurbished rims with new tyres; full engine service including changing the oil, replacing the oil filter, replacing the air filter and replacing the spark plugs. Notes: First Japanese car in the series.
8	3/4	1990 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9	£2,000	£1,000	£1,653	£2,200	+£547	17 August 2004
Work Completed: Replaced gear linkage, entire exhaust system, carpets, body trim including the wheel arches, side skirts and front and rear bumpers, front indicator and taillight lenses, cam belt, water pump, cold start valve, fan belt, petrol cap, parcel shelf, new front and rear numberplates, reset the height of the rear suspension back to stock setting, replaced the after-market steering wheel with an original GTI unit and fitted a CD player. Notes: Bought through a newspaper advertisement, and Mike gave tips on what to say and do and what not to say when advertising a used car on the classified ads.
9	5/6	1985 Suzuki SJ410	£2,000	£250	£1,270	£500	-£770	24 August 2004
Work Completed: Repainted vehicle from white to black, modified suspension and oversized wheels for 8" extra ride height, new disc brakes all round, new larger wheelarch extensions, fitted removable, plastic seat covers, replaced busted engine and fitted a roll cage kit. Notes: First vehicle to be acquired through eBay. Converted to mini monster truck. Failed MOT test due to rust holes. The second loss since the show started.
10	7/8	1989 BMW 325i Touring	£2,000	£950	£1,792.50	£1,900	+£107.50	2 September 2004
Work Completed: Painted new bonnet. New exhaust, performance air filter, clutch slave cylinder, fog lights and power steering fluid. Cosmetics: bumper capings, gear-shift gaiter, badge, wheel hub caps, clear front indicator lenses with orange bulbs and new numberplates. Notes: First car bought at an auction instead of a private seller. Lowest profit in the series. A tear in the drivers seat was not repaired, and used to negotiate the seller price down.
11	9/10	1977 MGB GT	£2,000	£1,000	£2,600	£2,850	+£250	9 September 2004
Work Completed: Numerous rust areas treated before full body respray from orange to Flame Red. Fabric and bottom foam of seats replaced with stylish black refurbish kit. Rusted wheels replaced with refurbished units. Chrome brightwork polished. Notes: Previous owner replaced the rubber bumpers with a chrome bumper set, a popular modification among MGB enthusiasts.
12	11/12	1969 Predator Beach Buggy	£2,000	£200	£3,700	£3,900	+£200	16 September 2004
Work Completed: Stripped car to bare chassis and installed beach buggy kit including a new custom fibreglass body with sidepods, new battery box, new steering column support, new petrol tank and filler cap, new custom windscreen, new steering wheel, new seats, new chrome headlight pods, new indicators, new taillights, engine cleaned up and cylinder rockers adjusted, dynamo replaced with alternator, new exhaust system and chrome engine parts installed including a protective bar, retro air filter and protective fan belt housing, rusted chassis replaced with a newer, shorter wheelbase unit, front drum brakes swapped with disc brakes, new tyres with chrome wheels. Notes: Original plan was to purchase and restore a Volkswagen Beetle. Purchased 1971 Beetle 1300, which was a barn find derelict beyond restoration, was custom converted to mark the 40th anniversary of the Beach Buggy. First non-runner purchase. Cheapest purchase since the show started.
Totals	£12,000	£3,900	£12,293.50	£13,250	£956.50

Series 3 (2005)

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate
13	1/2	1989 Volkswagen Transporter T3	£3,000	£1,100	£3,825	£1,500	-£2,325	23 August 2005
Work Completed: Fixed sliding door and fitted window, fitted a new rear bumper, replaced the glowplugs, fitted a new fanbelt, changed the engine oil, replaced the oil filter, lowered suspension, fitted new plywood lining panels, rock and roll bed, installed camper van appliances, repaired a dent in the nearside rear quarter panel, full-body vinyl wrap, painted interior light blue, added artificial grass carpeting and fitted a new exhaust, moondisc hubcaps and a new front VW badge. Notes: Original plan was to purchase and restore a Type 2. T3 works van converted to mini mobile home. First use of a full-body vinyl wrap instead of a respray. First diesel engine in the series. Acquired from a friend of Mike's. The car was bought by Edd, this was the third and largest loss on a sale since the show started. Later bought by one of the cameramen who worked on the show.
14	3/4	1989 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 8v	£3,000	£2,300	£3,087	£3,800	+£713	30 August 2005
Work Completed: Replaced front brake discs and pads, front suspension tracks rods & rubber bushes for urethane units, battery, alternator, radiator, grille with a new HF badge, pedal covers, door mirrors, carpets, gearstick, wheel centre caps, red paint deep polished, refitted the steering column cowling and a mini-service done including changing the oil, replacing the oil filter, fitting new spark plugs and a new air filter. Notes: Acquired through eBay. Originally a non-running unit with a rare factory right-hand drive conversion and no MOT. The car was found on classic car website.
15	5/6	1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth	£3,000	£2,700	£3,585	£3,500	-£85	6 September 2005
Work Completed: Replaced cassette player head unit with CD player, keeping the original in the boot of the car in case the new owner wanted to replace it, replaced the front track rod ends, refitted the loose bumper trim, hydraulic suspension replaced with uprated conventional units, exhaust components replaced, fitted new Toyo tyres on all corners and adjusted the wheel alignment and tracking. Notes: Was a former company car. The fourth loss on a sale since the show started.
16	7/8	1989 Range Rover Vogue SE	£3,000	£1,600	£2,035	£2,000	-£35	13 September 2005
Work Completed: Replaced tailgate, nearside rear door and roof lining changed, automatic transmission fluid, gearbox oil filter, gearbox oil sump gasket and airflow meter replaced. Notes: Originally planned for LPG conversion, but cancelled due to MOT failure and conversion costs. The fifth loss on a sale since the show started. Also the smallest loss in the series as of now.
17	9/10	1990 Mazda MX-5	£3,000	£1,600	£2,715	£3,600	+£885	20 September 2005
Work Completed: Replaced convertible hood and interior, installed chrome trim around the interior door handles and airvents, fitted a metal gearknob and handbrake handle, fitted chrome MX-5 kickplates, fitted a new chrome mesh grille, fitted a new aerial, installed a performance air filter and chassis braces, repaired and repainted corroded A-pillar, stock alloys upgraded to 15" white Enkei factory units from the second generation (NB) model. Notes: Mike showed a selling technique by buying the car in the winter and selling the car during the more sunnier months to capitalize on the convertible aspects of the car.
18	11/12	1978 Porsche 928	£3,000	£1,600	£4,950	£6,000	+£1,050	27 September 2005
Work Completed: Full body respray to original Cocoa color, replaced headlight switch and all 4 brake calipers and pads, fitted a new battery, changed the engine oil and oil filter, repaired dents on driver's side door and rear wing, changed aftermarket BBS rims to refurbished factory "tele-dial" rims with brand new Goodyear tyres. Notes: Originally purchased as a non-running unit with no MOT and no service records. Sold at asking price with a full tank of petrol.
Totals	£18,000	£10,900	£20,197	£20,400	£203

Series 4 (2006)

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate
19	1/2	1976 Porsche 911 2.7S Targa	£6,000	£5,000	£7,040	£8,450	+£1,410	29 August 2006
Work Completed: Replaced US spec rear bumper extensions with Europe-spec ones, replaced the US style square rear numberplate with a UK style rectangle unit, gearbox replaced with reconditioned unit, replaced clutch and both door mirrors, fixed and reconditioned targa top, removed chrome trim on wheel arches, repainted wheel centre caps from silver to black and an engine service done including replacing the spark plugs, replacing the oil pressure sender unit, changing the oil, replacing the oil filter and replacing the air filter. Notes: U.S. spec car imported from California with a full body respray to British racing green done less than a year before purchase. Sold at asking price. Was featured on Wheeler Dealers Revisited, when Edd found the car at Knockhill Racing Circuit in Fife, and drove it round there.
20	3/4	1983 Jeep CJ7	£4,000	£1,100	£3,772	£3,900	+£128	5 September 2006
Work Completed: New leaf springs and shock absorbers, new clutch master and slave cylinders, new front and rear seats, steering wheel and roof assembly, door cards refurbished, two tyres replaced, new door mirrors and bonnet catches. Notes: First American vehicle in the series. Originally purchased as a non-running barn find with complete service and MOT records.
21	5/6	1972 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2000	£4,000	£2,200	£3,125	£4,500	+£1,375	12 September 2006
Work Completed: Filled dents in nose, front end respray, replaced manifold couplings, UK spec headlights, rusted driver's side footwell cutout and replaced with new metal and polished the chrome brightwork. Notes: Original Italy-spec model that was previously coloured blue under the red paint.Welding and metal was free because Edd had them hanging around the shop. Sold at asking price. Revisited in 2010. Has new carburettors, but bodywork is starting to go at rear wheel arches.
22	7/8	1985 BMW 635CSi	£4,000	£2,000	£3,060	£3,700	+£640	19 September 2006
Work Completed: Replaced rear drop links and front suspension control arms, added strut brace, replaced the middle and rear exhaust sections, replaced rubber door seals, Canada-spec alloy wheels replaced with factory BBS units, beige cloth interior swapped with cream leather interior. Notes: Car was previously sent to Canada for several years before returning to the UK with a lacklustre set of Canada-spec alloy wheels. It was also recently repainted before purchase. A second 635CSi (which failed an MOT test due to underside rust) was purchased for £350 through eBay as a donor vehicle for its interior and wheels.
23	9/10	1984 Chevrolet Corvette C4	£4,000	£2,100	£3,021	£3,800	+£779	26 September 2006
Work Completed: Replaced door panel fabric, replaced digital instrument panel with a reconditioned unit, fixed faulty wiring on pop-up headlamp motor, repainted targa roof and door mirrors, replaced missing headliner, added chrome cover parts for engine bay, replaced fan thermostat wiring, replaced entire exhaust system, air conditioner recharged, wheels refurbished, car polished and waxed. Notes: Acquired through eBay. Door card fabric and headliner were built from scratch using acoustic carpet, as genuine replacement parts are too expensive to import from the U.S. Faded paint on the body was used to mark down the selling price.
24	11/12	1992 Lexus LS400	£4,000	£1,300	£3,108	£3,300	+£192	3 October 2006
Work Completed: Headlamps upgraded to HID, front suspension wishbones replaced, air conditioner LCD replaced, rear bumper repainted, alloy wheels and tires upgraded to Lexus IS 17" units and adjusted the tracking and wheel alignment, side indicator housings swapped with clear lenses with orange bulbs, Bluetooth hands-free phone kit added to stereo. Notes: Car was upgraded to be sold as a starter executive car targeting new/younger middle management type buyers.
Totals	£26,000	£13,700	£23,126	£27,650	£4,524

Series 5 (On the Road) (2008)

After a one-year hiatus, this series marks a dramatic change in production value. Mike travels around Europe to source target cars when local examples are either too expensive to buy or too rusty to work on. Aside from being the first to travel outside the UK, several production elements have changed. For example, the segment where Mike interviews people with similar cars has been dropped, giving the series more focus on the car being restored. In addition, Edd joins Mike in the car's final test drive before the sale.

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate
25	1/2	1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SL	£5,000	€6,900 (£5,400)	£6,920	£7,900	+£980	28 October 2008
Work Completed: Replaced front brake discs and calipers, convertible hood, entire exhaust system, aftermarket wheels and steering wheel for originals, repaired rust patch on front right wing, changed headlamps to UK-spec units. Notes: Purchased in Bergen near Munich, Germany. Car originally had no MOT in Germany due to the lack of a catalytic converter. First car purchased over the planned budget. Restoration price includes £400 travel expense and a credit of £135 from selling the aftermarket wheels and steering wheel.
26	3/4	1982 Lotus Esprit S3	£5,000	£3,600	£4,385	£6,200	+£1,815	4 November 2008
Work Completed: Replaced cambelt, cast iron exhaust manifold with a stainless steel unit, shock absorbers, fixed leaky aftermarket sunroof, water-damaged beige leather interior replaced with second-hand tan interior and engine service done including replacing the spark plugs, changing the oil, replacing the oil filter and replacing the air filter. Notes: Car had failed its MOT due to faulty exhaust and rear suspension prior to purchase. Restored car brought to the Lotus test track. Sold for export to Gibraltar.
27	5/6	1971 Fiat 500L	£5,000	€2,900 (£2,300)	£5,700	£6,500	+£800	11 November 2008
Work Completed: Full body respray from blue to white with red and green vinyl stripes front to back, fitted a replacement 650cc Abarth engine and gearbox and fitted UK-spec headlights. Notes: Purchased in Turin, Italy. It broke down halfway back to the UK and needed towing back. Restoration price includes £500 travel expense. Sold at asking price.
28	7/8	1981 Land Rover Series III Stage One V8	£5,000	£1,000	£2,230	£2,750	+£520	18 November 2008
Work Completed: Converted to run on LPG or petrol including installing the LPG tank and filler cap, vaporiser, a switch to select between LPG or petrol, pipework, fitting a new uprated distributor cap, HT leads, coil and amplifier, repainted some parts black including the front bumper, windscreen, bonnet kickplates and rear tiltframe, added some black metal trim around the top of the doors and headlights, fitted a black roll bar, refitted the interior and exterior door handles, refitted the front sidelights and indicators, refitted the front grille and refitted the passenger seat. Notes: Previous owner abandoned restoration project after car was repainted in the wrong shade of Inca Yellow but supplied all the replacement and original parts. Restored car tested at Land Rover's off-road circuit. Final sale on-screen was £3,000, but the buyer backed out at the last minute, according to Mike's ending narration.
29	9/10	1974 Citroën DSuper 5	£5,000	€4,800 (£3,800)	£5,185	£7,000	+£1,815	25 November 2008
Work Completed: Fitted UK-spec headlights, replaced suspension pressure accumulator & regulator, nearside door mirror, seat covers, clock and engine service including changing the oil, replacing the oil filter, replacing the spark plugs, replacing the HT leads, replacing the distributor cap and cleaning the air filter. Notes: Purchased in Champagnat near Lyon, France. Restoration price includes £400 travel expense. A scratch on the nearside front wing was left unpainted, with Mike calling it part of the car's "character".
30	11/12	1984 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo	£5,000	£3,250	£6,200	£8,000	+£1,800	2 December 2008
Work Completed: Full respray and colour change from blue to Storm Grey, replaced headlights and grille for Turbo R spec units, repainted the new headlight surrounds to match the rest of the car, repainted leather seats to original blue finish, replaced the rubber windscreen seals, polished the brightwork and refitted some new chrome trim around the windscreen and on the front grille housing. Notes: Original plan was to purchase and restore a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, but the only suitable example at the car dismantler had faulty bodywork. Dismantler offered the Bentley instead. Sold at asking price.
Totals	£30,000	£19,350	£30,620	£38,350	£7,730

Series 6 (2009)

This series marks the first use of a rotating platform to display the restored vehicle. It is also the first series to be split into two parts, taking a four-month break halfway.

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate
Part I
31	1/2	1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500	£5,000	£2,400	£3,432	£4,600	+£1,168	5 May 2009
Work Completed: Cylinder head had new guides and hardened valves fitted to run on unleaded fuel without the need of a fuel additive, fitted new engine gaskets, rear shock absorbers replaced, brightwork re-chromed, refitted missing chrome trim around the rear windscreen, fitted new front and rear numberplates, differential replaced, changed the oil and replaced the oil filter. Notes: Much like the Mazda MX-5 build, Mike bought the car in the winter to repair and sell in the spring to take advantage of the Spitfire's convertible aspects when he sold it on.
32	3/4	1987 Porsche 944 Turbo	£5,000	£2,800	£5,660	£6,650	+£990	12 May 2009
Work Completed: Engine management computer retuned from 235 bhp to 266 bhp, rollcage added, shock absorbers and brake pads upgraded, Sparco racing seats with four-point harnesses installed, added second set of wheels for racing, which were painted orange, removed sound deadening fabric and CD changer. Notes: Acquired through eBay. Converted to track-ready vehicle and brought to Porsche test track. Mike particularly hated the orange colour Edd chose for the racing wheels.
33	5/6	1986 Audi Quattro	£5,000	£3,800	£4,568	£5,450	+£882	19 May 2009
Work Completed: Seats refurbished, new clutch reservoir installed, bumpers repaired and repainted, rear wheel bearings replaced. Notes: The gearknob and both front indicator lenses were also replaced, but not mentioned in the episode.
34	7/8	1960 Volkswagen Beetle	£5,000	£1,600	£4,809	£6,600	+£1,791	26 May 2009
Work Completed: Front luggage compartment floor welded, engine replaced with reconditioned unit, new bumpers and hubcaps, full body respray from dark blue to original Gulf Blue colour, brakes adjusted. Notes: Acquired through eBay. Originally planned on Series 2 (which became the Predator Beach Buggy project). Car came with replacement floor for the front luggage compartment.
35	9/10	1989 Jaguar XJS 3.6	£5,000	£1,000	£1,691	£2,450	+£759	2 June 2009
Work Completed: Replaced transmission mount spring, steering gaiter, bonnet, gearbox oil filter, gearbox oil sump gasket, automatic transmission fluid, headlining, centre console veneer, offside exterior door handle, repainted bonnet scuttle and front grille. Notes: Bought from a dealer that received the car as a trade-in.
Part II
36	11/12	1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4	£10,000	£8,750	£11,880	£13,000	+£1,120	20 October 2009
Work Completed: Body dents pulled out and holes in the front undercarriage panel patched with fiberglass, exhaust manifold replaced, a full body respray, Wheels refurbished and fitted a new rear numberplate. Notes: First project to go over £10,000.
37	13/14	1988 Mini City 1000	£5,000	£700	£2,290	£2,600	+£310	27 October 2009
Work Completed: Replaced the original steel wheels with a set of gold Minilite alloys with new tyres, fitted a chrome rocker cover, fitted a chrome coil housing, fitted new HT leads, full body vinyl wrap in carbon fiber pattern with white bonnet stripes and a black, grey and white Union Jack roof pattern, replaced the original grey interior with a new black interior with Cobra racing seats, new door cards, new rear seat covers and all black carpets, replaced the nearside radius swing arm, replaced the original instrument binnacle with a retro central unit with a new speedometer and a new wiring loom, replaced the choke cable, replaced the aftermarket square front and rear numberplates with new rectangle units, replaced the aftermarket clear taillight lenses with factory coloured units and polished all the brightwork. Notes: Customised for auction at a Mini 50th anniversary gathering in Longbridge. Second car in series to use a full-body vinyl wrap.
38	15/16	1989 TVR S2	£5,000	£2,550	£3,040	£4,250	+£1,210	3 November 2009
Work Completed: Replaced brake servo and master cylinder, track-rod ends (and did wheel alignment and tracking), re-cored radiator, electrics professionally checked, replaced the hazard warning light switch, resoldered the scotch locks in the wiring loom, fitted a new metal plate at the bottom of the aerial, lubricated left side power window mechanism and re-trimmed seats and welded the bolts in place on the bottom of the seat frames. Notes: Acquired through eBay.
39	17/18	1995 Land Rover Discovery ES TDI	£5,000	£1,500	£2,731	£3,000	+£269	10 November 2009
Work Completed: Added roof rack, rear door ladder, engine snorkel, under tray protection and diff guards, front and rear light guards and front bumper spotlights and replaced the power steering box. Notes: Converted to an expedition off-roader.
40	19/20	1996 BMW M3 Convertible	£5,000	£4,500	£5,580	£5,950	+£370	17 November 2009
Work Completed: Replaced gearbox, interior and alarm unit, refurbished alloy wheels. Notes: Sold at asking price.
Totals	£55,000	£29,600	£45,861	£54,550	£8,869

Series 7 (2010)

This series dropped the two-part format in favour of a single one-hour episode format.

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate
Part I
41	1	1973 Jensen Interceptor III	£5,000	£5,000	£5,430	£6,500	+£1,070	4 May 2010
Work Completed: Cut out rust and welded new steel in passenger foot well, replaced brake master cylinder and steering rack, leather interior cleaned and restored, wheels polished. Notes: Car was missing the air conditioning system, which was not reinstated due to cost. Restored car brought to Millbrook Proving Ground for its test drive.
42	2	1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth	£5,000	£4,100	£5,920	£6,200	+£280	11 May 2010
Work Completed: Gearbox rebuilt, clutch replaced, valve stem oil seals & guides replaced, fitted a new head gasket, fitted a new cam cover gasket, fitted new seats, replaced the door cards, fitted an original leather steering wheel, removed the Motorsport sticker from the windscreen, Escort Cosworth alloy rims replaced with original units, front bumper repainted. Notes: Acquired through eBay. Previous owner had the engine modified to around 380 to 400 bhp and converted it from 4wd to 2wd. Restored car taken to a 1-mile drag strip to do a 0-60 acceleration contest. Mike scored 5.9 seconds while Edd did 6.4 seconds.
43	3	1979 Volkswagen Type 2 T2	£5,000	£2,500	£8,465	£9,450	+£985	18 May 2010
Work Completed: Full body respray from white to metallic orange, upgraded the original 1584cc engine to 1641cc with a twinhead cylinder port, aluminium oil cooler, alternator, new fan housing, twin carburetors, twin port manifolds, new air filters, new exhaust system, new tailgate with a new chrome VW badge, driver door, Recaro leather seats (recycled from the Sierra Cosworth project), chrome wheels, door cards, black vinyl interior panels, carpet, front and rear numberplates, front and rear windscreen rubber seals, removed the "eyelids" from the headlights. Notes: Originally planned on Series 3 (which became the T3 Transporter project). Sold off-screen to an army major who was serving overseas.
44	4	1995 BMW 840Ci	£5,000	£3,500	£5,040	£5,750	+£710	25 May 2010
Work Completed: Repaired and resprayed front bumper and driver's door, replaced cooling fan and recharged air conditioning, replaced automatic transmission cooler, installed new windscreen and front grilles (supplied by seller), refurbished alloy wheels, bodywork polished. Notes: Sold to a buyer from Ireland.
45	5	1972 Triumph Stag	£5,000	£3,400	£4,529	£5,500	+£971	1 June 2010
Work Completed: Replaced cam cover gaskets, replaced the radiator and hoses with improved units, replaced the differential gasket, fitted a new hood and frame, replaced the front bumper, replaced the front numberplate and polished brightwork. Notes: Acquired through eBay.
Part II
46	6	1970 Bond Bug 700ES	£5,000	£2,500	£3,261	£5,550	+£2,289	12 October 2010
Work Completed: Replaced the gearbox, fitted a new canopy and decals, replaced the brake shoes and replaced the differential half shaft oil seals. Notes: The first three-wheeled car featured in the series. Restored for the Bond Bug 40th anniversary gathering at Woburn Abbey, featuring designer Tom Karen. Buyer offered £550 over the asking price.
47	7	"1968 Volvo 1800S"	£5,000	£5,000	£5,795	£8,350	+£2,555	19 October 2010
Work Completed: Replaced fuel gauge, fuel tank and sender, replaced the front shock absorbers and springs, replaced the engine rocker cover, fitted new spark plugs, fitted new distributor points, repaired and repainted the front crossmember, updated the valve seats with hardened units in order to run unaided on unleaded petrol and rebuilt the twin carburetors to increase engine performance. Notes: Mike owned one, and this was the type of car driven by Simon Templar in the 1960s television series The Saint.
48	8	1989 Land Rover Defender 90	£5,000	£3,000	£5,677	£6,000	+£323	26 October 2010
Work Completed: Fitted an aftermarket hi-lift camshaft, replaced the hydraulic valve lifters, replaced the original steel wheels with a set of modern Defender alloys, fitted new modern headlight surrounds, which were repainted silver, replaced the original orange front indicator lenses and clear bulbs with clear lenses and orange bulbs, had the aftermarket bonnet checkerplate powdercoated satin black, replaced the steering wheel with an aftermarket unit, replaced the seat bottoms, fitted a new front grill, which was repainted silver, fitted a new front bumper, replaced the original front "Land Rover 90" decal with a modern "Land Rover" sticker and relocated it to the bonnet tip, replaced the passenger and rear doors, added some rear side windows and a full respray from blue with a white roof to all Gunmetal Gray. Notes: Farm vehicle turned into a Chelsea tractor. Previous owner swapped the original 2.5 litre turbo diesel motor with a Rover V8 engine.
49	9	2001 Subaru Impreza WRX	£5,000	£3,250	£5,255	£5,400	+£145	2 November 2010
Work Completed: Fitted a performance air filter, replaced the original exhaust system with a big bore unit, ECU remapped from 206.5 bhp to 243.5 bhp, replaced the clutch with an upgraded unit, replaced all of the original brake discs and calipers with upgraded vented Brembo units, standard alloy wheels and tyres uprated to gold WRX STI units, which were repainted satin black, black racing stripes added with both Mike and Edd's signatures inserted on the bonnet and bootlid. Notes: First Japanese car featured since Series 4. Restored car tested on Rockingham Motor Speedway.
50	10	1968 Lotus Elan S4	£10,000	£8,500	£11,685	£16,700	+£5,015	9 November 2010
Work Completed: Replaced the front and midsections of the exhaust system (including the manifold) with a stainless steel unit, fitted new exhaust manifold gaskets, replaced both front suspension ball joints, replaced the rubber driveshaft "doughnut" couplings with custom made constant velocity joint assemblies, repainted the wheels from black to silver and fitted new chrome spinners, fixed the nearside pop up headlamp so they both opened and closed correctly, replaced the modern rear numberplate with a classic black unit with silver characters and a full body respray in the car's original red/white combination. Notes: Restored car tested at Gurston Down Motorsport Hillclimb. Mike beat Edd 46 seconds to 49 seconds. When Mike purchased it, the owner had the engine bored up to 1.7 litres, putting out 150 bhp. Largest profit made on a car up to this point.
Totals	£50,000	£40,750	£61,057	£75,400	£14,343

Series 8 (2011)

Part 2 of this series marks the first time Mike sources the featured vehicles directly from the United States. He would continue to import other vehicles from the U.S. during the second half of Series 9 and 10.

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate	UK viewers (million)
Part I
51	1	1973 Jaguar E-Type	£15,000	£13,250	£16,090	£18,500	+£2,410	5 April 2011	0.12
Work Completed: Replaced bonnet underpanel, replaced the entire exhaust system with a stainless steel unit with a chrome fantail, replaced leaking pinion oil seal, wheels refurbished, sills & bonnet repainted, door card and carpets renewed and seats re-upholstered. Notes: Most expensive project in the series up to that point (later surpassed by the US series).
52	2	1979 Mini Moke	£7,000	£5,800	£7,080	£7,200	+£120	12 April 2011	0.06
Work Completed: Replaced the original radiator and cooling fan with uprated units, original rubber cone suspension replaced with a conical spring type, replaced the black soft top roof with a new white unit with new side panels, repaired the rust on the roof frame and had it powdercoated in the same colour as the car, cut out the rusty metal from the edge of the nearside floorpan under the fuel tank and welded in new metal, reupholstered and refurbished the seats from blue to white. Notes: Australian built car with a 1275cc Austin Metro engine.
53	3	2001 Range Rover 4.0 HSE	£3,000	£2,100.36	£3,042	£3,500	+£458	19 April 2011	0.09
Work Completed: Replaced the air suspension pump, replaced both rubber front anti-roll bar bushes with new polyurethane units, fitted a new front grille, replaced the offside headlight assembly, replaced the front offside electric window regulator assembly, replaced the satnav control unit, refitted the missing front fog lamps with new units, refitted the missing front and rear Range Rover decals and added tint to the rear windows. Notes: Car was purchased on eBay. It broke down on the way back due to a faulty air suspension pump and needed towing back.
54	4	1959 Austin-Healey "Frogeye" Sprite	£5,000	£4,500	£7,475	£8,600	+£1,125	26 April 2011	0.09
Work Completed: Full body respray from red to Iris Blue, front drum brakes swapped for disc brakes from an MG Midget brightwork professionally polished, new seatcover kit fitted and replaced the original wheels with a set of Minilite alloys. Notes: The oldest British car to be featured in the series, featuring a 1275cc uprated engine. Restored car was taken to Brooklands to pay tribute to classic British motorsport. Faded hood was used to mark down the selling price.
55	5	2002 Saab 9-3 Turbo Convertible	£3,000	£2,400	£3,360	£3,750	+£390	3 May 2011	0.17
Work Completed: Replaced turbocharger, ignition coil pack and spark plugs, nearside headlamp housing, ignition key barrel, aerial, gearknob, front badge, pulled out some dents and fitted a steering rack brace kit. Notes: Restored car was taken to an air base to pay tribute to Saab's fighter plane heritage.
Part II
56	6	1970 Dodge Charger	£15,000	$23,000 £14,000	£18,160	£20,000	+£1,840	4 October 2011	0.17
Work Completed: Front wheel bearings replaced, new gear linkage installed to sort poor gear select problem, faulty power steering pump replaced, modified rear spring hangers replaced with stock ones, faulty headlamp motor replaced so signature headlamps open and close properly, signature horn from The Dukes of Hazzard installed. Notes: Purchased near Dallas, Texas, and driven to Paris, Texas, to pay a small tribute to the film of the same name before being shipped back to the UK. Second-hand parts purchased at a junk shop in Arizona. Restoration price includes £1,840 shipping, £777 import tax, £1000 travel expenses. Restored car was tested at a quarter-mile drag strip, where Mike clocked in at 18.056 seconds and Edd did 17.048 seconds. Sold at asking price with a full tank of petrol. Featured car had the 383 Magnum engine.
57	7	1982 DeLorean DMC-12	£10,000	$15,500 £9,650	£14,715	£20,500	+£5,785	11 October 2011	0.30
Work Completed: Dents in stainless steel panels removed, rear louver panel fixed with fiberglass and repainted, flywheel/crankshaft oil seal replaced, interior revamped with new seat covers, new gear shift gaiter, new carpets and new instrument binnacle, faulty window motors replaced, faulty aircon system fixed by changing blown fuse, offside rear light lens replaced and wheels refurbished. Notes: Purchased near Auburn, California. Restoration price includes £2,500 import tax & shipping, £1000 travel expenses. Sold at a DeLorean gathering in Norfolk at £500 over the asking price.
58	8	1954 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside	£10,000	$8,650 £5,400	£10,993	£13,600	+£2,607	18 October 2011	0.35
Work Completed: Engine upgraded from single to twin carburettors with new manifold, engine bay resprayed to match Chrysler Cream body colour (paint supplied by seller), flatbed floor wood replaced, replaced the chrome tailgate chains, fitted a new chrome rear emblem, soundproofing installed inside the cab to reduce engine noise and vibrations, white grille replaced with chrome version, repainted the front Chevrolet badge and replaced the original wheels (including the side mounted spare) with a set of new powdercoated black "Smoothie" wheels with chrome beauty rings and chrome hubcaps. Notes: Purchased near San Francisco, California. Restoration price includes £1,950 shipping, £300 import tax and £1000 travel expenses. First pickup truck in the series. The rear axle and leafs springs were also repainted satin black, the exhaust seems to have either been replaced or cleaned up and the side skirts repainted but not mentioned on the show.
59	9	1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 Cabriolet	£10,000	$10,000 £6,000	£10,450	£11,500	+£1,050	25 October 2011	0.21
Work Completed: Gearbox refurbished, new clutch fitted, engine removed and engine bay cleaned including fitting of new soundproof firewall lining panels, hole in the trunk left from auxiliary heater welded over with new metal, black exterior sills stripped and re-sprayed to match the color of the car, interior refurbished with new dash panels, new carpets and new door cards, exterior cosmetics such as front badge and chrome door trim fitted. Notes: Purchased in Boise, Idaho. Despite being a German car, it was explained by Mike that the only quality used examples can be found in the American west coast. Restoration price includes £2,050 import tax & shipping and £1000 travel expenses. UK spec taillights were also fitted but not mentioned on the show.
60	10	1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 210	£10,000	$6,700 £4,000	£13,504	£16,000	+£2,496	1 November 2011	0.22
Work Completed: Full respray from light blue to Ferrari Yellow with white roof; new carburettor and air filter unit, new front and rear bumpers, new front grille, new exterior chrome trim such as bonnet rockets, front Chevrolet badge and V trim, new headlamp surrounds, new door handles, new windscreen wipers, new door mirrors, new side trim, new rear fins and a new rear badge, new chrome horn ring, dashboard and steering wheel repainted, new headlining, new interior B pillars, original vinyl seats and carpet cleaned, new door cards, armrests, chrome window winders and chrome door handles, new rearview mirror, new instrument binnacle, original steel wheels were replaced with chrome units with new tyres. Notes: Original barn find purchased in Sarasota, Florida. Restoration price includes £2,155 import tax & shipping and £1000 travel expenses. Carburettor caught fire shortly after purchase. This car is more correctly a 210 model (the middle trim range) with Bel Air (top trim range) quarter panel trim. It does not carry the front fender chevrons or extended rear fin trim of a true Bel Air. Since appearing on the show, the car has been fitted with the fender chevrons and rear fin trim.
Totals	£88,000	£67,100.36	£104,869	£123,150	£18,281

Series 9 (2012)

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate	UK viewers (million)
Part I
61	1	1970 Fiat Dino Coupe 2400	£15,000	€15,000 £12,500	£14,480	£15,500	+ £1,020	20 March 2012	0.13
Work Completed: Distributor rebuilt: distributor cap contacts cleaned, new rotor arm bearing and centrifugal bob weights installed, track control arm bushings replaced, dents and scratches in the bodywork repaired and painted, Cromodora alloy wheels and chrome center hubcaps refurbished, original orange interior carpets replaced with specially made black carpets, center dash board and center console retrimmed with black vinyl. Notes: Purchased in Trieste, Northern Italy. Allegedly seized by the Italian Police in 1970 and stored in a police warehouse till 2004. Restoration price includes £530 travel expense and a £200 credit from selling the orange carpets. Restored car brought to Millbrook Proving Ground for its test drive.
62	2	1992 Morgan +4	£15,000	£13,000	£14,600	£21,000	+ £6,400	27 March 2012	0.16
Work Completed: New chassis fitted, new plywood floor panels fitted, rear suspension uprated with new Panhard rod, 4 leaf springs instead of 6 to soften the ride, tramp bars or traction bars and new shock absorbers, front suspension uprated with new brakes, hubs, shock absorbers, springs, and kingpins. Notes: Purchased from a specialist dealer who was selling the car on behalf of an American who could not import the car back to the U.S. when he moved. Included a tour of Morgan Motor Company plant in Malvern.
63	3	2000 BMW M5	£5,000	£4,000	£5,770	£6,500	+ £730	3 April 2012	0.20
Work Completed: New front suspension strut mounts fitted (supplied by the seller), worn alternator bearings replaced instead of buying whole new part, "Angel eyes" headlights and taillights from 2001 model year fitted, replaced the front foglights, auto-dimming rearview mirror and nearside door mirror replaced, bonnet repaired and resprayed, missing sound damping under the bonnet refitted, new air filters fitted and alloy wheels refurbished and painted in gunmetal metallic paint. Notes: Engine had claimed extra 30 hp via undisclosed means. Tyres were originally mismatched and worn and were changed but not revealed on show. Restored car achieved a top speed of 170 mph. Sold at asking price.
64	4	1977 Renault Alpine A310 V6	£10,000	€14,000 £12,000	£13,500	£13,500	+ £0	10 April 2012	0.21
Work Completed: New water pump installed to solve overheating problems, worn rear wheel bearings changed, new air filter installed, Holley 4-barrel carburetor and customized intake manifold upgrade installed to increase the engine's power, non-working high beams repaired, wheel center caps repainted. Notes: Purchased in Veyre-Monton, France. Car overheated shortly after purchase and had to be towed back to the UK. Restoration cost includes £500 travel expenses. Restored car brought to Brands Hatch for a Renault Alpine gathering. Sold to the only bidder of unknown identity as not willing to appear on TV. (First car to break even on sale.)
65	5	1974 Porsche 914-4	£5,000	£4,000	£5,310	£8,250	+ £2,940	17 April 2012	0.19
Work Completed: Refurbished engine: Thermostatic bellows for engine cooling flaps replaced with thermostatic spring from VW Beetle, external oil cooler replaced, engine cooling tinware cleaned and repainted, new HT leads and distributor fitted, new fuel injector seals fitted, Fuchs alloy wheels cleaned and polished, targa top resprayed, vinyl panels on B-pillars replaced, body steam cleaned and machine polished, interior carpets cleaned with wet-vac and replacement seat covers fitted. Notes: Originally a non-working barn find. Restored car taken to Silverstone Circuit for its test drive. Sold back to original seller.
66	6	1993 Mercedes-Benz 300GE	£10,000	£9,500	£11,463	£12,000	+ £537	24 April 2012	0.17
Work Completed: Speedo drive oil seals replaced, scratched center console sanded and re-lacquered, engine bay steam cleaned, battery tray treated with rust remedy and repainted, radiator top hose replaced, cam cover polished, front grille replaced with an aftermarket 2012 unit and painted in original colour, front bumper replaced and painted, headlight surrounds and original rear bumper repainted, original taillights replaced with upgraded LED taillights, second hand leather steering wheel from an E-class fitted, front seats refurbished. Notes: Restoration price includes a £90 credit from selling the old front bumper and grille. Restored car brought to Mercedes-Benz off-road testing facility. After sometime on the market, sold to an online buyer from Cyprus.
67	7	1999 Jaguar XK8 Convertible	£10,000	£6,000	£10,075	N/A	- £75	1 May 2012	0.18
Work Completed: Throttle body replaced to fix "Limp Home Mode" problem, engine and exhaust system decarbonized to reduce emissions, new lowered springs and shocks, new XKR brakes installed, both back exhaust mufflers replaced with aftermarket ones, chrome front grille replaced with a satin black unit and a new front numberplate fitted. Notes: A contest was held for the programme to choose the next car to buy from a lucky viewer. The XK8 was chosen over a 1963 Triumph TR4a and a 1989 Lotus Excel SA among the finalists. Restored car tested at Rockingham Motor Speedway. Was used as a promotional prize with a £10,000 budget. (Sixth loss of the series.)
Part II
68	8	2002 Gardner Douglas Cobra	£20,000	£17,500	£21,030	£23,000	+ £1,970	18 September 2012	0.16
Work Completed: Carburetor jets resized and custom exhaust fitted to reduce emissions for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) test, also, custom head rests fitted as a requirement for IVA, rear axle narrowed by fitting shorter lower control arms and shorter drive shafts, new deep-dished wheels fitted. Notes: Mike opted to find a kit car version rather than spend money for a genuine AC Cobra, which would have been over budget. Car was brought to a drag strip, where Edd did a top speed of 110 mph while Mike reached 108 mph.
69	9	1960 Jaguar Mark 2 3.8	£8,000	£6,800	£7,804	£9,000	+ £1,196	25 September 2012	0.24
Work Completed: Crankcase ventilation system fixed by cleaning the oil screen and replacing the breather pipe that runs to the oil catch can to sort out blue exhaust smoke, clutch master and slave cylinders replaced to fix spongy clutch pedal and 1-2 gear crunch, interior woodwork on the dashboard top and doors replaced, leather seats replaced, hole in the exhaust down pipe welded up. Notes: Brought to Oxford to pay a small tribute to Inspector Morse.
70	10	1945 Willys MB Jeep	£10,000	$13,000 £8,000	£10,862	£16,000	+ £5,138	2 October 2012	0.19
Work Completed: Rusted floor replaced with a new panel and painted in original olive drab, missing jerrycan holder installed on the back, gearbox replaced with a refurbished part and painted in olive drab, all seat cushions replaced with new ones, missing manually operated period windscreen wipers reinstalled, missing WW2 first-aid kit box reinstalled under the dash. Notes: Purchased near San Francisco, California. Restoration price includes £2,000 shipping. Built in 1945, it is the oldest car ever bought on the show. Brought to Upminster, Essex, for display at an annual military vehicle show.
71	11	1996 Nissan Skyline GTS	£3,500	£3,000	£3,655	£4,500	+ £845	9 October 2012	0.31
Work Completed: Custom Japanese wheels replaced as part of purchase deal. Rusty metal on the strut tower cut out and replaced with a patch from another Skyline, standard intercooler swapped for a larger one and front bumper modified to relocate the intercooler from the inner wing to the front of the car behind the front bumper, strut brace fitted, stock rear spoiler replaced with an adjustable aftermarket one, suspension set up for drifting: front camber adjusted to -2.6°, front caster adjusted -6.5° and rear camber adjusted to -0.9°. Also the tracking was readjusted. Suspension already had adjustable suspension parts and may have been previously used as a track-day car. Notes: Mike beat Edd in a drifting contest with a score of 6-3. First Japanese car featured since series 7.
72	12	1975 Triumph TR6	£7,000	£6,000	£7,050	£8,500	+ £1,450	16 October 2012	0.26
Work Completed: Cylinder head fitted with hardened exhaust valve seats so the engine can run on unleaded petrol, conventional water based coolant flushed and replaced with synthetic 'water free' coolant, a small hole in a petrol tank repaired using tinning & patch method, old vinyl roof replaced with a new one, old Lucas fuel pump upgraded to a modern Bosch fuel pump, both seats re-padded as foam had crumbled. Notes: Restored car taken to Blackpool and Lancashire to pay tribute to the 4th RAC Rally won by John Wallwork and Harold Brooks in a Triumph TR2 in 1954. Sold at asking price.
73	13	1963 BMW Isetta 300	£10,000	£6,800	£10,500	£12,000	+ £1,500	23 October 2012	0.18
Work Completed: Rear brake shoes replaced and rear brake drum skimmed, rubber gear linkage grommets replaced, flares on front wheel arches and rusty lower part of the near side wheel arch cut out and replaced with new panels, whole car sanded to bare metal and resprayed from yellow to factory Japan Red and Feather White colour combination, perished window rubber seals replaced, new front and rear chrome bumpers fitted, new narrower rim steel front wheels fitted and painted white, headlight pods chromed instead of repainted, interior re-trimmed with custom vinyl panels, missing vinyl bench seat custom made to match body colour, steering wheel refurbished using original moulds, new taillight bulbs fitted, original black front badges replaced with chrome units. Notes: Rear brake locked up shortly after purchase and car had to be towed back to the garage. Sold at asking price to BMW Heritage UK for use as a Museum and Press Fleet car.
74	14	1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback	£15,000	$21,000 £13,000	£18,320	£25,000	+ £6,680	30 October 2012	0.18
Work Completed: Replaced dented patent part front wings with original second-hand units (supplied by seller), full body respray and colour change from black to Highland Green, replaced lower control arms on front suspension due to worn bushes and ball joints, replaced the front brake hoses, replaced rear drum brakes, refurbished power steering system, upgraded all the dashboard panels (including the instrument binnacle, dials and lenses) to factory aluminium deluxe spec, original wheels replaced with new aluminium "Torque Thrust" alloys with new tyres (echoing the wheels on Steve McQueen's car in Bullitt) and various chrome trim items including front and rear bumpers, new front badges and front grille trim, new chrome air filter, new side and rear trim and badges. Purchased and sprayed but did not install rear trim panel; left in the boot for new owner to decide on fitting it. Notes: Purchased near San Diego, California. Car was desirable 'A Code' vehicle (289-4V engine). Final cost includes £2,000 shipping and travel expenses. Originality reduced by re-spraying different colour, changing wheels and adding non-original parts. Brought to Salisbury Plain after restoration for Mike and Edd to re-enact a Hollywood police chase scene (with Edd driving a Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor).
75	15	2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK200	£2,800	£2,010	£2,955	£3,650	+ £695	6 November 2012	0.15
Work Completed: Replaced the hydraulic pump and relay of the retractable roof mechanism, replaced the supercharger (Kompressor) and drive belts, fitted a new brake master cylinder, replaced the stability control sensor, replaced the nearside headlamp, replaced the non original CLK wheels with SLK alloy wheels which had newer tyres, replaced the chrome exhaust tailpipe, had several rust patches and scratches touched up and reinstalled an original spec CD player. Notes: Mike recovered parts from a crashed car in a breakers.
Totals	£146,000	£124,110	£157,374	£178,400	£31,026

Series 10 (2013)

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate	UK viewers (million)
Part I
76	1	1996 Aston Martin DB7	£13,000	£12,500	£14,468	£15,000	+ £532	19 February 2013	0.31
Work Completed: New oil cooler and pipes to fix oil leak; new oil filter. Cracked exhaust manifolds replaced. Black grille replaced with chrome unit. Satin alloy wheels chemically stripped, black powder coated and sprayed silver, front tyres replaced and tracking adjusted. Leaking door rubbers diagnosed with smoke machine, and padded with rubber tube to fix water ingress. Notes: Because of Aston Martin's association with the James Bond 007 film series, several James Bond and other spy film puns were thrown by Mike and Edd throughout the episode. Car was subsequently advertised for sale for £16,995 at Runnymede Motor Company, in the UK.
77	2	1972 Ford Escort L	£5,000	£4,500	£8,500	£11,800	+ £3,300	26 February 2013	0.38
Work Completed: Front drum brakes and suspension upgraded to Ford Capri 2.8i-based air vented disc brakes, shock absorbers and springs. Limited slip differential fitted. New brake hoses and servo assisted dual brake master cylinders. Replacement near-side "Mexico" front wing. Full body respray from brown to Daytona Yellow. New window rubbers. Pair of 1970's Lucas rally spot lights, sports steering wheel, chrome wing mirrors and replacement original chrome bumper fitted. Replacement front seats, re-trimmed rear seat from brown to black. Replacement black door cards, carpets and dashboard panel. Centre of front grille resprayed satin black. Wheels swapped with repainted 13" units. Notes: Previous owner swapped original 1300 cc motor with a 1600 cc unit. Restored car taken to Ford Dagenham's heritage fleet prior to sale. Mike and Edd were presented with a 1:43 scale Minichamps diecast replica of the Escort 1.6 RS by the fleet's curator Colin.
78	3	2002 Range Rover TD6 Vogue	£5,000	£5,000	£9,565	£10,500	+£935	5 March 2013	0.34
Work Completed: Full body respray from textured satin black and blue to Whistler White. Replaced the wiring loom for the fuel injectors due to failed connection to injector #3. Black/blue 22" rims refurbished to graphite. Refurbished all of the blue interior trim to carbon fibre style using a water transfer print method. Replaced air suspension compressor as failed piston ring in original unit was unavailable as a spare part. Replaced headlamps, bumper, front grill and rear lights with 2007 facelift units. Steering wheel emblem restored. Notes: Project was unique, as it involved reverting a heavily customized car to near-factory spec. Outside temp indicator showing minus 40°C left unfixed.
79	4	2000 Porsche Boxster S	£5,000	£1,000	£3,540	£6,400	+£2,860	12 March 2013	0.40
Work Completed: Tiptronic transmission oil changed and filter replaced to sort out slipping first gear in automatic mode, all four brake discs skimmed with on-car brake lathe and brake pads replaced, both catalytic converters replaced with aftermarket units due to rusted and rattling heat shields, exhaust back box changed with a stainless steel aftermarket unit, headlights and taillights replaced with clear lens lights from a 2003 model, both leather seats refurbished with Alcantara inserts, all four wheels refurbished and painted black. Notes: Found on an Internet forum originally being sold for parts. Car was mothballed for four years due to a transmission problem and rattle in the exhaust. Sold for a £100 discount from original asking price so that the new owner could fill up the petrol tank.
80	5	1966 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller	£5,000	£2,450	£6,500	£8,500	+£2,000	19 March 2013	0.35
Work Completed: Replaced wood frame and panels; new rear wings and roof guttering; full body respray to original Almond Green; wheels repainted in original white; fitted a new front numberplate and replaced the later yellow rear numberplate with black lettering with a vintage black unit with silver lettering; new head lining (supplied by seller) and carpet set; cleaned seats and door cards; replaced gaskets of rocker cover, inspection panels and manifolds; engine repainted to original BMC green. Notes: Sold at asking price with a full tank of petrol.
81	6	1999 TVR Cerbera	£10,000	£8,000	£12,850	£14,000	+£1,150	26 March 2013	0.31
Work Completed: Replaced steel chassis frame and suspension wishbones; new shock absorbers; CV joints refurbished with new gaiters; new accessory belt; new windscreen; silver alloy wheels powder coated to gloss black. Notes: Sold at asking price.
Part II
82	7	1972 Lamborghini Urraco P250S	£20,000	€25,000 £21,380	£27,236	£35,000	+£7,764	17 September 2013	0.21
Work Completed: Refurbished engine: New timing belt installed, timing belt idler pulley bearings replaced, new distributor cap, HT leads, spark plugs, air filters installed. Engine oil and filter changed. Ignition timing set to 18° BTDC, four Weber two-barrel downdraft carburetors adjusted for correct idle, choke and A/F mixture. New clutch installed with a refurbished clutch plate and new clutch disc, new clutch slave cylinder and clutch release bearing, missing clutch slave cylinder return spring reinstalled, new custom made hydraulic pipe installed. Seized brakes refurbished by cleaning the brake discs and installing new brake pads. Clutch and brake fluids replaced. Notes: Purchased from Kraków, Poland. Restoration price includes £3,000 shipping. Mike could not start the car due to loose cam belt and could not move the car due to seized brakes, as it was kept in storage for over six years. Restored car taken to Italy for its test drive and to participate in a parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lamborghini. Most expensive purchase made on any car to date.
83	8	1958 Ford Popular 103E Hot rod	£10,000	£6,000	£18,250	£23,000	+£4,750	24 September 2013	0.25
Work Completed: Second-hand front suspension and front brakes from a Jaguar XJ installed by replacing the old front suspension mountings with modified chassis rails, shortened XJ subframe, and sway bar. Rusted metal front wings and bonnet replaced with one-piece fiberglass flip front panel. Rear lights and exhaust back pipes moved to the rear wings. Car painted in one of the original paint schemes from the famous "Pinball Wizard" Ford Popular with Medium flake Purple for the base coat and Holographic flake Gold for the stripes. Engine spruced up with new rocker covers and headers, chrome alternator, HT leads and a retro air filter. Original headlight pods replaced with Venom LED retro headlights and LED taillights. Interior upgraded with re-trimmed vinyl dashboard and door cards, new carpets and simple vinyl seats. Four custom made aluminum rims and custom back lit rear number plate installed. Notes: Modified hot rod fitted with a 5.7 litre Edelbrock Chevrolet V8 that generates 300 bhp. Micky Bray built the famous "Pinball Wizard" Ford Popular from which the paint scheme idea was taken, and which was owned at one time by Mike's dad, Roger. The restored car was taken to Southend-on-Sea for a test drive where it was shown to Roger for his approval.
84	9	1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2	US$30,000 £20,000	US$29,000 £18,100	£25,280	£45,500	+£20,220	1 October 2013	0.23
Work Completed: Distributor shaft and cap, spark plugs and HT leads replaced; mechanical ignition system replaced with electronic unit, rev counter reconnected to distributor. Right-hand side front drum brake adjusted. Clock fixed. Fibreglass body sanded down and reinforced with carbon fibre filler. Full body respray to original Rally Red colour. New interior installed. Re-chromed bumpers and brightwork installed. Notes: Roadster model with detachable hardtop. Purchased from Healdsburg, California. Restoration price includes £3,000 shipping. Previous owner abandoned restoration project, but supplied all replacement parts with the car. New convertible hood assembled and installed shortly after purchase; however, the new rear window needed to be replaced due to warping. Restored car taken to the Coventry Transport Museum to attend a Corvette 60th anniversary party. Highest profit made on any car to date.
85	10	1983 FSM Syrena 105L	N/A	zł7,000 £1,400	£5,454	£8,000	+£2,546	8 October 2013	0.25
Work Completed: Worm and roller steering box replaced; existing steering shaft welded to replacement unit. Drum brake slave cylinders replaced and shoes refurbished. Gear linkage repaired. Dynamo replaced with alternator; new drive belt installed, old regulator removed, polarity of coils and battery rotated from positive to negative earth. Full body respray from yellow to Polish flag greyish white/burgundy red motif. New door cards to match seat colour. New car stereo. Chrome brightwork polished; black plastic wheel parts chromed. Notes: Purchased from Ruda Śląska, Poland. Restored car taken to London to give Polish ambassador Witold Sobków a ride. Sold to the Bubble Car Museum in Lincolnshire to be used as a museum display.
86	11	2002 Lotus Elise	£10,000	£8,400	£11,550	£13,250	+£1,700	15 October 2013	0.24
Work Completed: Rover K engine head polished and ported to give a power increase from 120 bhp to 150 bhp; engine bolts and head gasket replaced. Stock springs and shock absorbers replaced with adjustable units. New Advan Neova tyres; alloy wheels refurbished in satin black. Rear grille replaced with new diffuser; rear air scoops replaced with carbon fibre pods; new matte black filler cap; fog lamps replaced with 2010 model units; new Lotus badge. Front bodywork repair corrected; scratches and imperfections repainted; headlamps and indicator lamps correctly refitted. Notes: Seller threw in some replacement parts in the deal. Restored car taken to Silverstone Circuit for a hot lap challenge: Mike did a time of 1:12.4, while Edd did 1:15.
87	12	"1962 Cadillac Coupe de Ville"	N/A	US$5,000 £3,000	£19,550	£25,000	+£5,450	22 October 2013	0.22
Work Completed: Shock absorbers and springs replaced with air suspension. Front wings replaced. Missing side skirts replaced. Rusted panels on right-side C-pillar patched. Full body respray from black to Sugar Apple Green with white top; custom gold plate pinstriping added. New white vinyl headliner, door cards, and seat upholstery with green piping. Dashboard refurbished and painted to body colour. Chrome bumpers, grille, and brightwork polished; hubcaps painted in body colour. Notes: Purchased from Culver City, California. Restoration price includes £2,000 shipping. Replacement body panels purchased from a junkyard. Missing right rear window, front right flashing light and trunk lock replaced, but not mentioned. Restored car brought to the Rally of the Giants at Blenheim Palace, the UK's largest American classic car gathering. Sold at asking price. Most expensive restoration cost in the series to date.
Totals	£103,000	£91,730	£162,653	£215,950	£53,207

Series 11 (2014)

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate	UK viewers (million)
Part I
88	1	1983 Ford Fiesta XR2	£3,000	£2,000	£2,750	£5,000	+£2,250	17 March 2014	0.28
Work Completed: Gearbox rebuilt and gearstick throw shortened from 200mm to 130mm, replaced the front suspension bushes, fitted a new clutch, faded black window surrounds repainted and a metal fracture welded up and minor rust treated on the window frame, parcel shelf from a donor car refurbished with new paint, carpeting and hanger strings rear interior quarter panels, front bumper, and nearside front spotlight replaced with donor car parts and aftermarket exhaust replaced with original unit. Notes: Mike spent £1,000 on a donor car for all the spare parts the project car needed; donor car was resold for £873. Restored car brought to Colin Stancombe of Ford Special Vehicles Engineering. Edd ran the car from 0-60 in 10.5 seconds - slightly more than one second slower than the original factory rating of 9.3 seconds.
89	2	1996 Porsche 911 Targa	£15,000	£12,000	£17,520	£19,500	+£1,980	24 March 2014	N/A
Work Completed: Engine performance problem resolved by replacing one of the VarioRam lifters in the intake manifold, shock absorbers replaced with custom-built units complete with Wheeler Dealers logos on top of the strut mounts at a cost of £3,000, brake back plates and suspension drop links replaced, rear spoiler mechanism repaired by replacing faulty crown wheel, leather steering wheel, gear knob & gaiter, and rear lights replaced with salvage parts, new tailpipes, clear fog lamps and indicators, and halogen headlamp bulbs installed, alloys fully refurbished & new tyres installed, body given a deep cut and polish and both front and rear numberplates replaced. Notes: Restored car taken to Yorkshire Dales to participate in a Porsche 911 club drive-out. The leather interior was significantly worn on purchase and not attended to during the program, however it had been restored when the car was sold.
90	3	1995 Mazda RX-7	£8,000	£5,000	£8,025	£9,500	+£1,475	31 March 2014	0.25
Work Completed: New radiator and intercooler kit. Faulty aircon assembly removed and battery moved to the boot. New ECU installed; engine remapped from 247 bhp to 296 bhp. Original BBS alloy wheels repainted in orange with snake skin water transfer pattern; spoiler and side mirror covers also decorated with snake skin pattern. Added matching "snake skin fade spots" vinyl decals to body. Notes: JDM import with Mazdaspeed body kit, aftermarket spoiler of unknown origin, Pivot water temperature gauge and A'PEXi turbo timer. Engine was rebuilt by original owner roughly 10,000 miles prior to sale. Restored car taken to Anglesey Circuit for track testing with a local Mazda Wankel club. Sold back to original seller. First Japanese car featured since series 9.
91	4	1958 Citroën 2CV AZLP	£6,000	€4,000 £3,300	£6,300	£10,000	+£3,700	7 April 2014	0.18
Work Completed: Engine rebuilt with new barrels and pistons. New suspension cylinders installed, new leading arm friction dampers installed, tuned mass damper refilled with LHM oil and the housing cleaned and resprayed satin black. Body resprayed in period satin blue. Interior refurbished with new seat covers and door panels. Steel steering wheel, seat frames and wheels repainted in original gray. New custom canvas roof fitted. New headlamp pods and taillight lenses installed. Notes: Purchased from Biarritz, France. Restoration price includes £200 travel expenses. Restored car taken to a ploughed farm field to test Citroën's original claim of the body and suspension being able to keep a basket of eggs intact while in motion before going to Chateau Impney.
92	5	2000 Maserati 3200 GT	£10,000	£7,000	£8,632*	£12,300	+£3,668	14 April 2014	0.23
Work Completed: Accelerator pedal position sensor replaced, throttle body refurbished by The Maserati Shed; carbon track replaced with a magnet-based non contact system, air conditioning serviced; new heat exchanger and dryer fitted, engine oil and oil filter replaced, front track rod ends replaced, instrument binnacle fixed, mismatched tyres replaced and new wheelweights fitted, driver airbag unit and gear knob replaced. Notes: *£475 for replacement accelerator pedal position sensor missed from final financial summary. Spelling mistake made in final financial summary: the car was listed as Masarati instead of Maserati. Restored car taken to Scarborough, North Yorkshire, as part of a cross-country drive.
93	6	1968 Chevrolet Camaro	N/A	US$11,750 £7,500	£14,030	£23,000	+£8,970	21 April 2014	0.13
Work Completed: New gearbox oil sump, gasket, and filter, wiring loom sorted, braking system upgraded with brake servo and new master cylinder, new power steering mechanism; alternator moved to the opposite side of the engine to make room for the power steering pump, non-authentic "SS" badges replaced with original or blank units; "SS" badges on the wings resprayed in Le Mans Blue to cover up the holes, new binnacle lenses, car stereo, door cards and headlining, windshield wipers and new chrome wheel trim, new chrome wheel arch trim, new bonnet vent and new chrome headlight surrounds. Notes: Purchased from San Diego, California. Restoration price includes £2,500 shipping and travel expenses. Original straight-six engine was swapped with an Edelbrock 350 cid V8. Previous owner abandoned restoration project, but supplied the old and replacement parts with the car. Restored car taken to the Ace Cafe London to be sold at a car meet. Sold at asking price.
94	7	1967 Amphicar	£20,000	US$35,000 £21,000	£30,600	£35,200	+£4,600	28 April 2014	0.24
Work Completed: Body work repaired: original paint stripped using sodablasting method to address all of the corroded areas and remove body filler from previous repairs; old fiberglass floor repair panels removed, rusted offside floor panel cutout and replaced with new metal; rusted front offside floor corner and corner bracket were cut out and new metal panels were welded in; offside rear three quarter panel and inner panel cutout and new metal panels welded in; fitted a new bonnet, body resprayed to original red colour, old aftermarket bilge pump and float switch replaced with new aftermarket parts and relocated to the centre of the chassis for more efficient draining, bilge pump outlet hole relocated from rear offside to the original hole in the rear and plastic outlet fitting replaced with chrome equivalent (keeping the original with the car should the new owner want to swtich), to make the car legal to operate in public waters, marine-spec fuel lines with protective sheath, external fuel filler cap and breather pipe with protective gauze, modified the original fuel tank with waterproof sealant and relocated the fuel takeoff and filler, fuel shutoff valve, electric kill switch, warning labels to show where the various safety features are located, fire extinguisher and waterproof battery case were fitted, new marine boards in the front compartment fitted to replace non-standard carpets and wooden oars with "Amphicar" label were custom made, first motion shaft bearing replaced (not shown). Notes: Purchased from Tavares, Florida. Restored car taken to the River Thames. Restoration price includes £2,500 shipping and travel expenses. During the test drive, the car stalled and had to be towed back to land, it was revealed that the first motion shaft bearing has been shredded and was replaced by Edd in the workshop (Not Shown). Sold to a buyer from the Netherlands.
Part II
95	8	1957 Ford Thunderbird	US$25,000 £16,326	US$24,500 £16,000	£25,120	£33,000	+£7,880	1 September 2014	0.17
Work Completed: Manual window winders replaced for electric ones while still in the U.S, replaced seals in leaking power steering control valve and new hoses for the power steering system, retrofitted optional Dial-o-Matic power seats, new seat covers with correct colour coding, new soft top added, front and rear bumpers and front grille rechromed, colour-sanded the whole car instead of doing a respray and replaced faulty fuel sender unit. Notes: Purchased from Sonoma, California. Restoration price includes £2,500 shipping. Restored car taken to Dunsfold for display at a grand car show. Sold to a buyer who was looking for a car to use for his wedding (The buyer's wedding pictures were later shown at the end credits).
96	9	1976 Jaguar XJ-C	£11,995	£11,500	£13,190	£15,000	+£1,810	8 September 2014	0.21
Work Completed: Replaced grumbling bearing in the water pump. Replaced exhaust manifold with refurbished and ceramic coated unit. Replaced mechanical ignition system with an electronic unit. Fixed non-working fan in the cooling jacket for the battery. Replaced exhaust system with a stainless steel unit. Repaired non-working lock-nut on the adjustable reach of the steering column. Notes:
97	10	2001 Audi TT	£1,950	£1,500	£2,153.50	£3,600	+£1,446.50	15 September 2014	0.23
Work Completed: Replaced faulty bolt in gearbox selector fork. Changed clutch and oil and filter in the Haldex-coupling. Replaced multifunction display in the instrument cluster since it had dead pixels. Replaced two broken switches for the passenger's side window. Blind headlights replaced with aftermarket units. Notes: Bought with a faulty 6-speed manual gearbox that could not select first and second gear. The rivet for the selector fork sheared off, but did not get into the gears. Edd fixed it by putting in bolt and nylon nut instead of a new rivet. Edd usually does not work on gearboxes, but as there was obviously something big broken he tried fixing it himself, got lucky and replaced just a bolt for 50 pence. A new replacement gearbox would have cost £4,000, which was way over budget. Took the completed car on a test drive to Xscape indoor ski slope in Central Milton Keynes.
98	11	1967 Volkswagen Type 2	N/A	US$14,000 £8,950	£16,665	£25,000	+£8,335	22 September 2014	0.23
Work Completed: Steering mechanism upgraded with rack-and-pinion setup. Steel wheels widened for "deep dish" look and painted black with white centre and fitted with chrome half moon hubcaps. Gear shaft refurbished with new bushings; gear selector upgraded with a quick shifter. Chrome with red stripe brightwork added to accent the black bodywork. Window tint film removed; black window frames replaced with new aluminium units and chrome window catches added. Painted black bumpers replaced with chrome units. Painted black front headlight & indicator surrounds replaced with chrome units. New chrome windscreen wipers fitted. New chrome door mirrors fitted. New chrome front & rear VW badges fitted. Bare interior resprayed white with creme vinyl panels and grey carpeting added. Aftermarket bucket seats replaced with white reproduction vinyl twin bench seats. New steering wheel, retro style radio & chrome aerial, vintage clock, and ashtray. U.S.-spec rear lights replaced with UK-spec units with new wiring. Notes: Purchased from Greenville, South Carolina. Restoration price includes £2,000 shipping. Sold at asking price.
99	12	1989 BMW Z1	N/A	€16,550 £14,037	£19,154	£25,000	+£5,846	29 September 2014	0.27
Work Completed: Yellow leather seats and gear stick and hand brake gaiters dyed black. Clutch plate and release bearing replaced. Exhaust replaced with a custom made system. Door belt re-tensioned to fix drop-down door mechanism. Missing indicator stalk found under the passenger seat, welded and re-attached. Panels repainted in Toprot Red (The original colour that Edd discovered under the Canary Yellow colour while removing the panels). Seals replaced. Notes: Purchased from the Netherlands. Restoration price includes £350 shipping. Car was trailered back to the UK, as it was not road registered. Restored car sold at asking price.
100	13	1903 Darracq Type L	Not for Sale	£0	£1,517	Not for Sale	-£1,517	6 October 2014	0.24
Work Completed: Water pump refurbished with new impellers and shaft built from scratch. Radiator cleaned up; rubber hoses and clamps replaced and waterless coolant added. One wooden wheel re-tyred by the Royal Wheelwright. Replica inserts of the external oil-lamp headlamps made with a 3D printer to accommodate modern H7 LED bulbs. Notes: Car was obtained from Haynes International Motor Museum. Used to celebrate 100th car in the show, this veteran car is not for sale. Restored car taken to a veteran car run spanning from London to Brighton. It suffered an oil leak and a sooted spark plug, but managed to finish the 64-mile run.
101	14	1963 Lincoln Continental	£10,000	US$8,000 £4,696	£13,076	£15,000	+£1,924	13 October 2014	0.20
Work Completed: New oil sump gasket. New 17" 150-spoke wire wheels with adaptors. Fixed leaking vacuum reservoir by spot-welding holes and re-welding broken bracket to solve the central locking system problem. Bumpers and exterior brightwork rechromed. Interior wood inlays replaced with laser cut aluminium panels with wood effect wet transfer. Body resprayed from white to Ford Roman Bronze. Creme leather seats reupholstered. Notes: Purchased from Sacramento, California. Restoration price includes £2,000 shipping. Original owner spent US$10,000 on rebuilding the engine. Sold at asking price.
Totals	£102,271	£114,483	£178,732.50	£231,100	£53,884.50

Series 12 (2015)

Series 12 introduced Wheeler Dealers' new U.S. workshop in Huntington Beach, California, and their brand new UK workshop.

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate	UK viewers (million)
Part I
102	1	1965 Pontiac GTO	US$25,000 £15,400	US$25,000 £15,400	US$28,200 £17,500	US$32,000 £19,700	+US$4,200 +£2,500	23 March 2015	0.26
Work Completed: New uprated aluminium radiator with electric fan, water pump, and thermostat installed. Power steering box refurbished and repainted. Air conditioning system reinstated, however original compressor and condenser supplied by the seller, could not be used because of damage and were replaced with aftermarket units. Aftermarket wooden steering wheel replaced with period correct leather unit. Wooly suspension fixed by tightening loose nut on suspension arm. Damaged right side exhaust downpipe welded with new pipe and realigned to match the height of the left side. Broken tachometer and fuel gauges replaced with new aftermarket units. Notes: Purchased from Johnsburg, Illinois. Car was originally from California and had its engine swapped with a 1967 400 cu in (6.6L) triple carburettor V8 that generates 400 bhp. Restored car taken to Borrego Springs, California.
103	2	1951 Ford F-1	US$5,000 £3,061	US$4,500 £2,755	US$14,484 £9,296	US$20,000 £12,729	+US$5,516 +£3,433	30 March 2015	0.16
Work Completed: The 3.9L (239 cu. in) Flathead V8 engine cleaned and upgraded with new aluminium heads, new inlet manifold, new four barrel carburettor and new tubular exhaust manifold. Engine bay resprayed in original teal colour. Electrical system converted from 6V to 12V. Four speed non-synchronous transmission upgraded to a modern automatic unit. Custom gear linkage mechanism fitted to the transmission using original steering column shifter. New exhaust system fitted. Custom "Mike & Edd" logo hand painted on both doors. Custom aluminium windshield sun visor made. Body painted in certain areas in original teal to create a Rat rod look, then sealed with a clear coat. Wheeler Dealers logo etched onto vent windows, using an angle grinder and steel tubing to create sparks. Vinyl seats and sun visors reupholstered with real cowhide. Steel wheels repainted in original teal colour and white wall tires fitted. Notes: Purchased from Everett, Washington. Finished truck was taken to Twin Peaks, California, to participate in a rat rod cruise.
104	3	1959 MGA	US$15,000 £9,029	US$14,000 £8,427	US$24,950 £16,161	US$35,000 £22,671	+US$10,050 +£6,510	6 April 2015	0.15
Work Completed: Engine oil seal and crankshaft ring replaced with larger units with the engine plate modified to accommodate them. Engine and engine bay degreased. Boot cleaned of surface rust and repainted with stone chip undercoating. Rusted body panels replaced. Body resprayed from white to black (the original factory colour). New front drum brakes. Steel wheels replaced with wire wheels; new hubs installed to accommodate them. Brightwork rechromed; new indicator light housings and MG badges. Original red leather interior replaced with tan leather. Faded wooden dashboard wrapped in leather; speedo and rev counters replaced with second-hand units. New interior door pulls. New wooden steering wheel. Notes: Purchased from a classic car dealership in East Los Angeles, California. Originally thought to be a 1500 variant, the engine was discovered by Edd to be a rebuilt 1600 cc single cam unit. Restored car brought to Hollywood Hills for a cruise. Sold at asking price.
105	4	1974 BMW 2002 tii	US$10,000 £6,439	US$7,750 £4,990	US$21,450 £13,813	US$35,000 £23,415	+US$13,550 +£9,065	13 April 2015	0.25
Work Completed: New fuel pump and hoses. New battery, condensor, rotor arm, UHT leads, and distributor cap. Engine serviced with new spark plugs and fluids. Fuel injector retaining screws refurbished with new o-rings. Kugelfischer pump reconditioned. Brake system overhauled with new master cylinder, front discs, pads, hoses, and rear drums and shoes. Full body respray. New driver's side mirror and BMW badges. U.S.-spec bumpers replaced with original Euro-spec units. Front seats replaced with refurbished Recaro units. Original steering wheel replaced with Nardi unit. Notes: Originally a non-running unit that had not been used for 17 years. Seller advertised it for US$5,975, but due to high demands from collectors, Mike bought it for US$7,750. Majority of the replacement parts purchased at a classic BMW car meet. Restored car taken to BMW's U.S. headquarters in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where it was test driven before being sold to a Florida buyer.
106	5	1975 AMC Pacer	US$5,000 £3,059	US$3,500 £2,141	US$12,750 £8,096	US$7,857 £4,989	-US$4,893 -£3,107	20 April 2015	0.27
Work Completed: Ride height lowered by 50 mm using custom front springs and rear aluminium spacer blocks. Replaced automatic gear selector cable with fishing line. Full body vinyl wrap in light grey with a white hexagon pattern, reflective lines, and clear glitter. Brown interior panels refurbished in grey using a flocking process. New grey carpeting. Original seats reupholstered in off-white artificial suede. New headlamps with LED angel eye rings. New black alloy wheels. Notes: Purchased from San Jose, California. Restored car taken to the Reno, Nevada, for its test drive before being put on an online charity auction. (Seventh loss in the series.)
107	6	1972 Datsun 240Z	US$10,000 £6,480	US$8,500 £5,508	US$11,750 £7,917	US$16,750 £11,287	+US$5,000 +£3,370	27 April 2015	0.30
Work Completed: Automatic gearbox swapped with a 5-speed manual from a later 280Z. Camshaft profiled, carburettors rebuilt and performance exhaust added to improve engine performance. New chrome camshaft cover added. Notes: Purchased from a Cars & Coffee event in Irvine, California. Mike was initially searching for a manual 240Z but was unable to find one within budget. Restored car taken to Willow Springs Raceway for its test drive. Sold at asking price.
108	7	1973 Volkswagen 181 Thing	US$10,000 £6,380	US$8,000 £5,104	US$12,543 £8,240	US$15,750 £10,352	+US$3,207 +£2,112	4 May 2015	0.26
Work Completed: Refurbished side windows and seats. Replaced the spark plugs and leads, electronic ignition installed, heater thermostatic switch and fuel dampener, and exhaust system. Front drum brakes replaced with disc brakes. Bumpers cleaned of unsightly holes before being powder coated to black. Notes: Purchased from Oregon at the seller's asking price. Formerly an automotive museum piece from California. Sold at asking price to a buyer in Japan.
109	8	1952 DeSoto Firedome 8	US$15,000 £9,599	US$12,500 £7,999	US$17,000 £10,710	US$23,000 £14,811	+US$6,000 +£3,863	11 May 2015	0.23
Work Completed: Flat silver painted bumpers and brightwork rechromed. Engine heads refurbished with new valve guides, seats and polished valves, resulting in a gain of 30 bhp. Added remote controlled door opening mechanism and poppers to compensate for the shaved door handles; new 8 volt battery added for the mechanism. The dark tint on the windows was removed to give the car more appeal. New steel wheels with chrome hubcaps and whitewall tyres. Notes: Purchased from Charlotte, North Carolina. Customised vehicle with the door handles shaved off. Restoration price includes US$750 credit from selling the original unit's alloy wheels. Restored car taken to California's Wine Country for its test drive. Placed on consignment to a classic car dealer, as Mike headed back to Europe.
Part II
110	9	1973 Rover P5B	£5,000	£3,850	£6,212	£11,500	+£5,288	17 August 2015	0.22
Work Completed: Power steering gearbox rebuilt, steering lock stops made to prevent damage to steering box in the future, cast iron exhaust manifolds replaced with stainless steel tubular exhaust manifolds, new set of interior felt carpets made, front passenger seat backrest adjust lever tightened up so the backrest stays upright, leather seats cleaned. Notes: N/A
111	10	1989 Fiat Panda 4x4	£1,000	£1,331	£1,800	£2,500	+£700	24 August 2015	0.33
Work Completed: Replaced gearbox linkages and bushes, sump guard added for protection, snorkel intake installed, seats replaced to racing seats with harnesses, original stickers removed, exterior resprayed with textured polyurethane rubber paint, new wheels and tyres, hand-painted badges. Notes: Bought from an internet auction. The seats and harnesses were free, since Edd used old units from the Volkswagen Type 2 project (Series 11, episode 11). The off-road tyres were made from recycled ones in Germany. Restored car taken to an off-road testing site in York to test its abilities.
112	11	1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud	£5,000	£4,830	£5,797	£6,800	+£1,003	31 August 2015	0.30
Work Completed: Cam belt and water pump replaced, full service performed, brake discs and pads replaced, rear suspension bushes replaced with polyurethane units, rust patch replaced, exhaust system replaced. Notes: Rare Ti variant, only 50 of which are registered in the UK. Purchased from an auction in Norfolk. Engine had not been serviced for 17 years. Mike previously wanted to sell the car for £8,000 during a radio talk show, but then he backed up and advertised the car for £7,250.
113	12	2011 Caterham 7	£15,000	£16,500	£20,425	£22,500	+£2,075	7 September 2015	0.39
Work Completed: Standard flywheel replaced with lightweight unit, standard air filter replaced with a bigger airbox, standard exhaust heat shield replaced with handmade Inconel unit, ECU remapped, standard floorpan replaced with longer and deeper unit, racing seats replaced with more comfortable units, toggle switch starter system installed, full respray from black to light green, rear light lenses replaced and LED bulbs installed, mudguards replaced with carbon fibre units, exhaust polished, grille resprayed, and new Caterham badge installed. Notes: Car was a former factory drift racer demonstrator that was not road legal. At the end of the episode, the car had been registered on the road as a brand new 2014 model year car. Restoration costs include £200 credit from selling the racing seats. Restored car taken to Portmeirion, North Wales, to pay homage to the TV series The Prisoner, which featured the Caterham 7's predecessor, the Lotus Seven. Newest car featured in the series.
114	13	1978 Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000	£10,000	£6,750	£12,350	£12,999	+£649	14 September 2015	0.40
Work Completed: Suspension strut mount and bulkhead strengthened, engine bay and interior repainted, sound deadening removed, roll cage fitted, straight cut gearbox fitted, new fuel tank with uprated fuel systems fitted, FIA-approved fire extinguisher fitted, competition-spec center console installed, new footrest for navigator fitted, competition bucket seats fitted, new steering wheel fitted, rally-spec mudguards fitted, rally tires and wheels fitted, door stickers and windshield stickers installed, exhaust system replaced, twin carburettors and strut brace installed. Notes: Car was originally a 1.3 litre left-hand drive Ghia model from the Netherlands that had been converted into an RS2000 both cosmetically and mechanically by a workshop specialising in rally car conversion. Purchase price includes a competition-spec straight cut gearbox. Restored car taken to Walters Arena rally stage in Wales for a small competition between Mike and Edd.
115	14	1957 Messerschmitt KR200	£17,995	£17,000	£22,271	£25,000	+£2,729	21 September 2015	0.29
Work Completed: Cylinder head cleaned and new head gasket fitted, full service performed, hubcaps replaced, aftermarket leather canopy replaced with correct clear dome, engine casing polished, crease on the rear mudguard bent back to shape, welded and patched, full respray from mint green to red and white, new chrome bits fitted to upgrade the car to Deluxe model, whitewall tire fitted, aftermarket air filter and exhaust system replaced with original units, engine bay cleaned, interior re-trimmed, period correct switch installed, brightwork polished. Notes: Bought to celebrate Messerschmitt KR200's 60th anniversary. Pre-fitted with aftermarket canopy roof. Edd broke the clear dome during trimming, requiring Mike to purchase another one, which was the last unit available in the country according to Edd. Restored car taken to a Messerschmitt gathering. Sold at asking price to a Swedish buyer who sent his daughter over to the UK to take a look at the car.
116	15	1956 Citroën HY Van	£6,000	£4,500	£19,000	£23,000	+£4,000	28 September 2015	0.35
Work Completed: Standard engine swapped with 2.1L Ford unit, trafficators refurbished by replacing original ones with British ones with LEDs, rusty bodywork treated and resprayed to white, standard transmission swapped with synchromesh unit from later HY Van, inverter charger, auxiliary battery and additional 240V electronics fitted, additional support braces, insulation and hygienic panels installed, headlight bulbs changed with modern units, interior refurbished, modern seatbelts fitted and wheels refurbished. Notes: Purchased from a collector in southern France as a barn find that was used as commercial vehicle. The Ford engine used is a bored-out 2.0 litre engine from a Ford Transit. Converted into a modern commercial vehicle. Restored car taken to a garlic farm in Isle of Wight.
117	16	1992 Volkswagen Corrado VR6	£1,500	£1,200	£2,860	£5,500	+£2,640	5 October 2015	0.39
Work Completed: Replaced ABS sensors on all four wheels, new brake pads and discs fitted, ABS pump rebuilt, oil cooler seals and oil filter replaced, broken sunroof replaced, fabric interior swapped with secondhand leather units, radiator grille replaced, faded VR6 badge restored using vinyl stickers, Volkswagen Lupo wiper arms fitted, Speedline wheels refurbished and new tyres fitted. Notes: The seller sold the car on behalf of his uncle. Restored car taken to a go-kart track in Milton Keynes for a test drive. Sold at £500 over the asking price.
118	17	2003 Honda S2000	£5,000	£3,000	£4,380	£7,000	+£2,620	12 October 2015	0.41
Work Completed: Faulty oxygen sensor replaced, oil seals and O-rings replaced to fix the VTEC issue, wheels refurbished, corroded EPS rack replaced, rusted metal engine brackets refurbished using vapor blasting method, rusted alarm casing replaced, cam cover refurbished, faded headlamp lenses ground, sanded and polished, headlight washer pump replaced, aftermarket stereo head unit and gear shift knob replaced with factory units. Notes: Rare Imola Orange colour. Previous owner wanted to restore it but gave up, according to Mike. Bought back by the previous owner at £500 over the asking price.
119	18	2002 Noble M12	£22,000	£21,500	£24,574	£27,000	+£2,426	19 October 2015	0.40
Work Completed: Twin turbochargers reconditioned to fix engine oil leak, intercooler cleaned, electronic boost controller installed, ECU re-mapped to increase the turbos' boost, uprated oil sump and removable crossmember installed to replace a piece of factory crossmember that Edd cut, oil filter replaced, oil catch tank replaced, broken plastic heater casing replaced with aluminium casing, non-standard gearshift gaiter and handbrake gaiter replaced with Alcantara-finished units, aftermarket steering wheel replaced with factory MOMO unit. Notes: Purchased in Italy, but the seller's agent advertised the car as located in London. Purchase price includes a pre-made aluminium casing for the uninstalled heater. Previous owner fitted functional custom sidepods. Restored car taken to Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire for handling and top speed test, it achieved 170 mph on the oval track. Sold at asking price.
Totals (Part I)	US$90,500 £59,547	US$76,550 £52,325	US$143,127 £91,733	US$185,357 £119,954	US$42,630 £27,746
Totals (Part II)	£88,495	£80,461	£119,669	£143,799	£24,130

Series 13 (2016)

Part I of series 13 will start on May 9 and will include Volvo PV444/544, Honda Civic CVCC, Mercedes-Benz C126 SEC, Chevrolet LUV and Sunbeam Alpine. Series 13 has a new format, with different theme music.

No.	#	Vehicle	Budget	Purchase Price	Final Cost After Restoration	Final Selling Price	Profit/Loss	Original airdate	UK viewers (million)
Part I
120	1	1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL	US$15,000 £10,000	US$6000 £4,154	US$13,930 £9,643	US$21,000 £14,500	+US$7,070 +£4,894	9 May 2016	TBA
Work Completed: Fuel injectors replaced, timing chain and plastic chain guides replaced, HVAC air vent vacuum actuators replaced, heater box repaired, cracked dashboard reupholstered in German vinyl, leather seats recovered, center console veneer panels replaced, front suspension refurbished with new shocks, lower springs and new anti-roll bar end links, front suspension subframe mounting bushings replaced, aftermarket wheel arch chrome trim removed, U.S. spec bumpers and headlights replaced with Euro spec ones, period correct Lorinser LO wheels fitted. Notes: Car purchased in Los Angeles, California. To source vacuum actuators, Mike visited the Mercedes Benz Classic Centre in Irvine, California. Restored car taken to Autobooks-Aerobooks in Burbank, California, where Mike and Edd signed copies of the Wheeler Dealers Car Restoration Manual. (For legal reasons, the store signs were blurred out.)
121	2	1963 Volvo PV544	US$10,000 £	US$9,000 £	US$11,642 £8,000	US$14,500 £	US$ £	16 May 2016	TBA
Work Completed: Rebuilt and tuned the dual carburettors, suspension bushings and clutch linkage bushings replaced, Kevlar brake shoes fitted, aftermarket but period correct air conditioning fitted. Notes: Purchased in San Francisco, California. Previous owner had restored the exterior and interior and kept it garaged, as he was unable to find a mechanic to properly tune the dual carburettors.
122	3	1977 Honda Civic CVCC	US$3,000 £2,000	US$2,000 £	US$6,200 £4,000	US$14,000 £	US$8,000 £5,500	23 May 2016	TBA
Work Completed: Engine rebuilt and retuned, rusted area on the bottom right rear wing replaced with new sheet metal, full body respray at the Universal Technical Institute, installed oxygen sensor and tyre pressure monitor, new four-gauge dashboard pod made by fusing two units together, added vacuum and air/fuel ratio gauges. Notes: Purchased in Los Angeles. During the episode, Mike learned the basics of hypermiling on a 2016 Honda Civic saloon. Restored car taken to a 90-mile hypermiling drive with only two gallons of petrol; the test fell short of one mile due to Mike not factoring his and Edd's combined weight on his calculations. Sold to Honda Motors USA's automotive museum.
123	4	1980 Chevrolet LUV	US$ £	US$ £	US$ £	US$ £	US$ £	30 May 2016	TBA
Work Completed: Notes: