Next Episode of Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics is
Season 8 / Episode 2 and airs on 14 May 2026 19:00
A Bangers & Cash spin-off series that follows the journey of a vehicle purchased at a Mathewsons classic car auction, before being repaired, restored and then re-auctioned in order to try and find the vehicle a new home and loving owner. These genuine restoration projects, with varying degrees of difficulty, show how tricky it can really be to restore classic vehicles back to their former glory. Derek, Paul and Dave Mathewson are on hand to share their advice and observations on the variety of different jobs, which include an MG Montego Turbo with its engine in the boot, and a rare Lotus Elan S1 that hasn't seen a road for 47 years.
The team head for restoration in their Bedford Rascal Campervan.
A low-mileage Renault Dauphine proves irresistible to the team, but its 1959 mechanics ensure some hefty bills.
The team, including Andy Joynson, buy the right kind of Land Rover, but it's got the wrong engine. Can they clean up its emissions with a modern motor?
The team get creative with a 1996 Fiat 126 and then run their own consumer test on a 2004 Bentley Continental GT.
The team seek out a sturdy, reliable 4x4 to tackle the rugged Yorkshire landscape, but get side-tracked into a slightly rusty Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000.
This week tells the tale of the two Mercs, but what will the moral of the story be? Plus, the team get stuck into a moddable favourite - a 2006 Ford Fiesta ST.
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