Next Episode of Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics is
Season 4 / Episode 2 and airs on 23 May 2024 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.
A sun-bleached red Vauxhall Astra GTE gives the team a headache. They also buy a classic French moped and catch up the restoration of a barn find Mini Cooper S that looked like it was heading for the crusher.
The team gamble on restoring a Vanden Plas saloon from the 1970s. But will it cost them dearly? Also restored is a child's tricycle from the '60s and catch up on a sensational restoration of a rare Sunbeam Lotus.
Despite not knowing much about restoring bikes, Derek encourages the team to buy a Francis Barnett Plover at auction.
Thankfully they hand it over to two blokes in a shed who do know what they're doing. Plus, the wheels come off the restoration of an MG Metro and the emotional restoration of an MGSA.
Derek thinks a 29,000-mile Ford Capri should be kept original. That proves easier said than done for the restoration team. Plus, a Hercules women's racing bike from the '50s and a Triumph TR7 is turned into a rally-winning supercar.
Derek picks out a solid-looking 1969 MGB for the team to look out for at auction. After winning it is sent to a father-and-son team to restore.
Dave draws the team's attention to a 1979 Lotus Esprit S3. It's an expensive buy and a serious risk, but it's also a thoroughbred classic in need of a proper recommission. Will it pay off when the car is reauctioned?
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