Ant Anstead come Self - Presenter
Episodi 61
1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
New oil sump rubber seals and gasket paste added. Turbocharger refurbished with new shaft and thrust bearings. New catalytic converter, clutch, brakes, brake pads, water reservoir, and spoiler gasket. New Ford OZ Racing alloy wheels, powder coated from silver to white. New "third wing" spoiler fabricated from an extra RS Cosworth unit.
Leggi di piùToyota Supra
Exhaust manifold repaired. New head gasket. New exhaust system. Interior upholstery and trim refurbished. Pop-up headlamps realigned.
Leggi di piùFord Mustang Mach 1
Mike dives into the expanding market for second generation muscle cars by snatching up a 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 which has lost some power over the years, in addition to wooly suspension, faulty brakes and dull pain.
Leggi di piùSaab 96
Mike and Ant try to arouse the passion of the Saab enthusiast community by restoring a rusty, non-driving 1973 Saab 96 to its past glory. Will their restoration pass muster with one of the car world's most passionate fan bases?
Leggi di piùDodge A100 Van
Mike taps the growing custom van market by picking up an extremely distressed 1965 Dodge A-100 Sportsman. Will a swapped drivetrain, state of the art suspension and custom-built surf inspired details provide enough wow-factor to snag a buyer?
Leggi di piùFord Ranchero
Mike and Ant go to work on one of the first utility vehicles, a '64 Falcon Ranchero whose vintage features are suffering under a coat of cheap black paint.
Leggi di piùMitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
Mike and Ant try to tap into the 90's nostalgia scene with a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4, but few of the car's advanced systems actually work.
Leggi di piùAustin-Healey
Mike and Ant are bringing to auction a highly desirable 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII. Will a custom exhaust, Weber carbs, and a sparkling new interior be enough to earn top dollar from the most discriminating car buyers on earth?
Leggi di piùThe Best of Wheeler Dealers
Mike and Ant lift the curtain to reveal the hilarious outtakes, behind the scenes moments and private insights from the latest series. It's Wheeler Dealers, like you've never seen it before.
Leggi di più1969 Opel GT 1900
Mike and Ant dive into the European sports car market, taking on a 1969 Opel GT with fresh body damage, a backfiring engine, shoddy brakes and malfunctioning headlights.
Leggi di più1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Mike and Ant hunt the scorching market for iconic American SUVs with a 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The car has good bones, but it also has a sagging suspension, four-wheel drive that won’t engage and is in desperate need of a makeover.
Leggi di più2004 Mini Cooper S MC40
Mike tracks down one of only 1,000 MC40s ever produced, the 40th anniversary homage to the Monte Carlo rally-winning British icon. Ant tackles the dreaded 100,000 mile-service while restoring its original ride height and signature look.
Leggi di più1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio
Mike and Ant take on the perfect sports car for a rainy day: a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio sporting a rare hardtop. Ant rebuilds the prop shaft and rear differential, replaces the A/C compressor and fixes a bent runner in the window mechanism.
Leggi di più1970 International Harvester Scout 800A
Mike hunts down an early SUV poised to explode in the vintage 4×4 market, a 1970 International Harvester Scout 800A. Ant restores it to glory by rebuilding a leaky transfer case, fixing the steering, replacing out of date wipers and interior.
Leggi di più1977 Porsche 924
Mike takes another swing at a Porsche 924, the first car he ever turned around on the series. Will fixing oil leaks, rough idle, poor gear change and worn interior return enough of this Porsche’s prestige to earn a profit?
Leggi di più1972 Datsun 510
Mike and Ant drag a rare 1972 Datsun 510 2-door into the 21st century. The engine is in good order and the car itself could be quite valuable, but the paint job is awful, the gearbox is unresponsive and the bodywork leaves a lot to be desired.
Leggi di più1972 Lancia Fulvia 1.3S Series II
Mike tracks down a rare rally bred Italian import, a 1972 Lancia Fulvia. To bring the coupe back to its former glory, he and Ant will need to correct bad CV joints, a broken heater, cracked dash and a debris-clogged fuel system.
Leggi di piùThe Best of Wheeler Dealers
The fans take the wheel as Mike and Ant spend the day answering questions from across the globe. In the process, they pull the curtain back on the inner workings of Wheeler Dealers and take look back at the last eight cars.
Leggi di più1976 Mercury Capri MK2
Mike finds a 1976 Mark 2 Mercury Capri with the classic 2.8 liter Cologne V6, and Ant has to completely overhaul the engine, the interior, and his own design upgrade.
Leggi di più1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo
Mike gets his hands on a Japanese Ferrari, also known as a 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo. One small fix becomes a big problem for Ant as the entire engine has to be removed but at least it gives him the chance to deal with even more problems along the way.
Leggi di più1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Wagon
Mike finds a true Swedish Unicorn of the car world; a '95 Volvo 850 T-5R. A station Wagon with a racing pedigree. Unfortunately the turbo in the T-5R is in need of TLC and some left-field thinking is needed from both guys to solve the bodywork issues.
Leggi di più1991 Alfa Romeo 164L
Mike tracks down a rare '91 Alfa Romeo 164L. He loves the look of the car but Ant has his work cut out for him. This Alfa has perfect bodywork, but it has a leaking engine, faulty steering, dodgy brakes, and a host of other issues.
Leggi di più1991 Lotus Elan M100
Mike tracks down what he believes is the finest-handling front wheel drive car ever made, the Lotus Elan M100. If Ant can get the engine and suspension back to glory, then Mike is convinced that some cosmetic upgrades will seal the deal.
Leggi di più2002 Corvette C5 Z06
Mike finds a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with over 400 hp and zero to sixty in under four seconds; it's a road-legal race car, but Ant is less than enthused when he realizes the scale of the work needed to help it regain those impressive numbers.
Leggi di più1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
The Golf GTi was a symbol of the 80s, and gave birth to the term 'hot hatch'. Mike finds a prime example of a Rabbit which he believes can be transformed. The market is crying out for cars like this, but Ant has a lot of work to do.
Leggi di più2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10
The Dodge SRT 10 truck has an 8.3 liter V10 Viper engine, and Mike finds one at a price he can't resist. Once Ant is sold on the plan, they dive in, working to make this vehicle powerful enough to dominate on a NASCAR track.
Leggi di piùBest of...
From one of the fastest trucks on earth, to one of the ugliest cars ever made, Mike and Ant have tackled a wide range of motors; the guys get a chance to share some sweet bonus footage, hilarious outtakes, and more fascinating processes.
Leggi di più2000 Porsche 911
Car dealer Mike Brewer is back in the UK. Along with ace mechanic Marc 'Elvis' Priestley, he's on a mission to find and restore iconic cars to sell for a profit.
Leggi di più1970 VW Fastback
Some might say it looks like the Porsche 911's ugly sibling but one thing's for sure, the 1970 VW Fastback type 3 has character. Mike finds one that's well-loved, but it suffers from some typical SoCal mods. Plus oil leaks, tatty interior, and rust.
Leggi di più1971 Chevrolet C10 Truck
There's nothing on the road more American than the truck. Mike locates a long wheelbase '71 Chevy C10 truck. It's in great condition, but Mike feels they could maximize their profit if they can make this truck more drivable and ramp up the performance.
Leggi di più1985 Mazda RX7
The Mazda RX7 is an 80s classic loved on both sides of the Atlantic. Mike finds a highly desirable 1985 MK1 model with less-than-desirable aftermarket add ons, suspension problems, and iffy rotary engine. Is it worth fixing?
Leggi di più1985 Mercedes 300 TD
The Mercedes 300 TD was the last Mercedes made in an era of no compromise at the brand. Mike finds an example that's even slower than expected so together with Ant they set about getting the best out of that diesel engine.
Leggi di più1974 Jensen Healey
Mike finds a two-seat convertible roadster for Ant to recondition. With suspension in need of an overhaul and a tatty exhaust, Mike returns to the UK for parts.
Leggi di più2004 BMW M3
The pinnacle of BMW is the naturally aspirated inline 6 cylinder modern classic that is the E46 M3, the "Ultimate" Ultimate Driving Machine. Mike finds one with the subframe already fixed, and he challenges Ant to transform the transmission with new tech.
Leggi di piùVolvo Amazon 122
Mike travels to the Pacific Northwest, where he has tracked down a true “barn find”; Ant is tasked to make it roadworthy before the boys know the true scope of the work ahead.
Leggi di piùFord Bronco
The fifth generation Ford Bronco, an American Icon. This is a go anywhere vehicle and market is absolutely red hot. Mike gets his hands dirty preparing the Bronco for the biggest collector car auction in the world, Barrett Jackson.
Leggi di piùFiat 124
Mike finds a 1972 Fiat 124 Spider 'survivor' car. It's all original but the driving experience leaves a lot to be desired. Mike gets crafty on the interior while Ant fixes a leaky differential, replaces a carrier bearing and axle seals
Leggi di piùToyota Celica ST
The 1973 Toyota Celica, the first generation of this iconic model. Mike finds a powerful solution for a rough running engine. Meanwhile, Ant is in the workshop, putting his fabrication skills to the test.
Leggi di piùMercedes Benz
The 2002 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG, the pinnacle of luxury and supercar performance. Can Mike find profit in a neglected example as Ant tackles a major service?
Leggi di piùMerkur XR4Ti
Mike takes a trip down memory lane in a 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, better known as a Ford Sierra to the rest of the world. Mike has tracked down a rare competition shell model and Ant applies the European touches that the American market never received. MERKUR XR4TI
Leggi di piùToyota Landcruiser
The Land Cruiser can go where very few vehicles can. Mike has found one in fairly good shape, but the original 4-speed transmission holds the Land Cruiser below highway speeds. Mike sources a JDM Toyota 5-speed for Ant to install.
Leggi di più1965 Barracuda Part 1
Ant has found a great deal on a big all American modern Mopar V8 engine in need of a home. Mike believes he's found the perfect candidate for this powerplant, a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda, the pony car that never got the love it deserved.
Leggi di più1965 Barracuda Part 2
Ant has found a great deal on a big all American modern Mopar V8 engine in need of a home. Mike believes he's found the perfect candidate for this powerplant, a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda, the pony car that never got the love it deserved.
Leggi di piùThe Best of the Best
Mike lends Ant a hand in getting his pride and glory over the finish line. It gives us a chance to see why Ant hasn't had much spare time lately. We get to see what it takes to make the show, what didn't make it, and relive some of their favorite moments.
Leggi di piùMike's Pride and Joy
The 1982 Porsche 911 SC. The SC stands for Super Carrera and is apt for this particular classic. The 911 story started way back in 1964, when the current owner was born. A local car dealer going by the name, Mike Brewer.
Leggi di piùDatsun Is Shining
Mike and Ant finally get their hands on the greatest British sports cars never to have been built in Britain, a 1969 Datsun Roadster. It's handsome, fun to drive and prone to breaking down. Ant handles the steering, brakes and an engine that sounds like a lawnmower, while Mike brings a tired old soft top back to life.
Leggi di piùAvant-ed Audi
Mike brings back a modern classic, a rare 2001 Audi S4 Avant. This estate car is the perfect blend of style and turbo-powered performance...or it would be if Ant can fix a mysterious engine leak, systemic problems in the cabin and an unsightly dent in the rear.
Leggi di piùSaab's Your Uncle
The name Saab might not always strike fear into the heart of the luxury performance crowd, but Mike gets his hands on something special, a 2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen! A name inspired by Saab's aviation links, this really is a fighter jet on four wheels.
Leggi di piùCayenne You Dig It?
The 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is a performance SUV with lots of horsepower and potentially daunting repair bills. Ant grapples with a number of issues, but all his hard work could be for naught if Mike has to replace the calipers for $5,000 rather than simply repair them.
Leggi di piùA Lotta Miata
Mike and Ant turn their attention to a rare 2004 MX-5 Mazdaspeed, the only turbocharged version of the car Americans know as a Miata. The good news is it drives like it's been strapped to a rocket, the bad news is that it's noisy, leaky and desperately in need of some cosmetic TLC.
Leggi di piùJeepin' It Real
Mike and Ant welcome a 1979 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade to the workshop. With a V8 and a rare Levi's trim package, this car could fetch a bundle if it wasn’t half rusted out. It's up to Ant to repair the damage, while Mike tries to bring new life to the tired faux-denim stonewashed upholstery.
Leggi di piùZed-Ex
Mike discovers a true Japanese legend from the 1990s, the Nissan 300ZX twin turbo. It comes with all the aftermarket kit you might expect, which gets Ant thinking of upping the performance even more...but Mike has the opposite in mind.
Leggi di piùThis Horse Needs to Be Put Out of Its Misery
Mike decides to pay it forward and help out a young member of the team by fixing up his new car purchase, a 4-liter V6 2007 Mustang. Ant and Mike soon find out that just because this young man works with cars doesn't mean he's taken all Mike's advice to heart.
Leggi di piùSome Like It Fiat
Mike and Ant welcome to the workshop a 1974 Fiat X1/9, a zippy little mid-engine sports car with superb balance and a distinctive paint color. It's a perfect entry-level classic car. The good news is there's hardly any rust. The bad news is the engine-shaped can of worms nestled behind the driver's seat.
Leggi di piùTR4 on the Floor
Any Englishman worth his salt would jump at the chance to buy a 1964 Triumph TR4 in British Racing Green. Even better, Mike's found one that's rust-free. But it's been sitting in a garage for the last 20 years, so after Mike wakes it up, Ant has to refurbish the engine, repair some dents and upgrade the electrics.
Leggi di piùTravelall Around the World
Mike and Ant welcome a 1968 International Harvester Travelall that's an ancestor of the modern SUV. It's the perfect vacation wagon, if only Ant can tackle a few engine leaks, a hole in the body and an interior that's the wrong kind of vintage. Mike has his hands full trying to color-match a car with no paint code.
Leggi di piùSend in the Clown Shoe
The 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe is one of the best-driving cars on the road, and Mike's found an excellent example of the famously clown-shoe-shaped car to bring back to the workshop. Ant will have to strengthen the subframe, delete the fan and repair the seats, while Mike takes care of the wheels.
Leggi di piùTry, Try, Triumph
To Ant's dismay, Mike buys a 1979 Triumph TR7, the wedge-shaped swan song of the venerable British sports car line. Ant will have to put aside his profound dislike of the car to get it back to road-ready shape, while Mike travels across the Pond to pick up a hand-made wiring loom.
Leggi di piùMopar for the Course
Mike and Ant turn around a 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 that's a high-horsepower veteran of the drag strip. But all that power under the bonnet makes for a violent driving experience, so they must dial it back to a more useable street cruiser.
Leggi di piùFine and Landy
Mike's found an icon of British motoring, a 1976 Land Rover Series III that looks like it just came from a safari. Even better, this diesel workhorse is one of the few registered in California. Ant will have to tame this smoking, creaking, leaking beast, while Mike adds a bit of value to the car with a bespoke roof rack.
Leggi di piùThe British Are Leaving
All good things must come to an end, and so it goes with Wheeler Dealers in America. Mike and Ant look back on five seasons, 72 cars, hundreds of jobs, thousands of man-hours and two TV icons. Before Wheeler Dealers can return home to the UK, they have to pack up the workshop and sort through the work of half a decade.
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