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Wheeler Dealers Series 15 (2018)

Presented by Mike Brewer & Ant Anstead.
In Series 15 Mike has the job of finding vehicles that have money-making potential $$$. He then hands them over to Ant Anstead with his skills, tackles everything from bare metal re-sprays to engine swaps to bring them back to their former glory. From the sunny rust free California USA. Members Exclusive View and watch .
Episode 1: 1969 Opel GT 1900

| Budget | Purchase | Final Cost | Selling Price | Profit/Loss |
| US$6,000 £4,200 |
US$9,850 £4,200 |
$13,500 £7,000 |
US$13,970 £9,700 |
+US$3,650 £2,700 |
Asking $6,000, Price Paid asking price
Work Completed: Fuel filter replaced, water pump replaced, dents on front left fender pulled and filled, dents on driver's side door repaired, brake servo replaced with bigger unit and missing vacuum line fitted, mechanical pop-up headlight mechanism replaced with new unit, car resprayed in original green color.
Notes: .Water pump $500, brakes and servo uprated $150, headlight rotation plate $200, bodywork and paint $3,000, total man hours 46
Episode 2: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

| Budget | Purchase | Final Cost | Selling Price | Profit/Loss |
| US$6,000 £4,500 |
US$4,500 £3,000 |
US$19,350 £13,800 |
US$26,500 £19,000 |
+US$7,150 £5,200 |
Asking $6,000 Price Paid $4,500
Work Completed: New four-wheel-drive shift motor and vacuum bulbs. Full body respray from white to Dark Baltic Blue. Faux wood trim panels removed; new wood pattern hand painted on body panels. New leaf springs, shock absorbers, sway bars, and steering arm and stabiliser. New tyres and reconditioned wheels. New speedometer gear to compensate for larger tyres. Interior and seats reupholstered. Exterior trim refurbished.
Notes: Body and interior tatty but no rust or large dents.Suspension $1,600 tyres $700, wooden paint effect and respray $7,200 other parts $1,300 total man hours 65

Episode 3: 2004 Mini Cooper S MC40

2004 Mini Cooper S MC40 before work.
| Budget | Purchase | Final Cost | Selling Price | Profit/Loss |
| US$6,000 £4,500 |
US$5,300 £4,100 |
US$7,890 £5,700 |
US$9,000 £7,500 |
+US$1,110 +£925 |
Asking $6,000 Price Paid $5,300
Work Completed: Full 100,000 mile service, including new oxygen sensors, water pump, thermostat, coolant cap, ignition coil, HT leads, fuel filter, hoses, and serpentine belt. Supercharger reconditioned and cleaned. New left foglamp. New MC40 replica decal set. New suspension dampers and springs to replace aftermarket suspension. New tyres fitted. Headliner reupholstered. Aftermarket projector headlamps and air intake system replaced with stock units. New rear badge.
Costs: 100k service parts $900, supercharger service $100 (oil), decals £200 (replica) struts and springs standard $375, headliner recover $40, headlamps $500 ,tyres $475 total man hours 23
Notes: Purchased in Northern California. MC40 decals replicated by Sticky Fingers Design. Restored car taken to the Los Angeles River to pay homage to The Italian Job, then to a Mini meet in San Clemente, California.

2004 Mini Cooper S MC40 Finished.
Episode 4:1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio before work.
| Budget | Purchase | Final Cost | Selling Price | Profit/Loss |
| US$8,900 £6,910.92 | US$7,000 £5,500 |
US$8,400 £6,000 |
US$10,000 £7,150 |
+US$1,600 +£1,150 |
Asking $8,900 Price Paid $7,000
Work Completed: Prop shaft repainted and reconditioned with new carrier bearing. Rear differential refurbished with new friction plates. New air conditioner compressor, belt, and dryer. Engine valve cover sandblasted and powder coated in wrinkle red. Driver's side window runner straightened. Replacement convertible soft top fabric installed.
Costs: Drive line $700, ac compressor parts $600, powder coat valve cover $100. Man hours 45.
Notes: Car comes with rare detachable hardtop. Previous owner supplied new softtop fabric. Engine valve cover painted by Primo Powdercoating and Sandblasting. Sold at asking price.

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio Finished.
Episode 5: 1970 International Harvester Scout 800A

1970 International Harvester Scout Before work.
| Budget | Purchase | Final Cost | Selling Price | Profit/Loss |
| US$8,500 £6,500 |
US$8,000 £6,000 |
US$15,800 £11,500 |
US$22,500 £16,000 |
+US$6,700 +£4,500 |
Asking $8,500 Price Paid $8,000
Work Completed: Transfer case rebuilt and repainted. New power steering box assembly. Bullbar removed. Full body respray from yellow to Heritage Green. Vacuum-operated wipers replaced with electric system. Seats reupholstered with black vinyl and new polyurethane foam. Headlamps and trim pieces refurbished. New wheels and tyres. New badges installed.
Costs:Transfer case $175, steering system upgrade $2,000, wiper upgrades $450, paint $3,100, interior refit $1,075, wheels and tyres $1000. Total man hours 64.
Notes: Purchased in Phoenix, Arizona. Previously used as a military vehicle. Sold at asking price.

1970 International Harvester Scout Finished.
Episode 6: 1977 Porsche 924

| Budget | Purchase | Final Cost | Selling Price | Profit/Loss |
| US$5,000 £3,500 |
US$3,700 £2,500 |
US$8,380 £5,900 |
Not sold | 0 |
Asking $5,000 Price Paid $3,700
Work Completed: Engine main seals replaced to address oil leak. Engine parts cleaned and painted. New cam belt, tensioner, sump gaskets and clutch. Engine serviced with multigrade oil. Warm-up regulator cleaned and modified to address rough idling. Transaxle linkage geometry and gear lever extended to improve gear change. Interior refurbished with new brown and tan colour combination dashboard and seats. Damaged front valance fixed. Exterior polished.
Costs: Main seals and gaskets $380, warm up regulator $20, gearbox $500, interior $1500, valance and Polish $1,100 rest of parts $1,200,Total man hours 46.
Notes: Tribute to the first wheeler dealers car ever, another red 924.U.S. spec car with 95 hp engine and four-speed transmission. Mike recalled his memories about restoring a Porsche 924 during the programme's very first episode. Restored car taken to Downtown L.A. for its test drive. Car was not sold at the end of the episode after the on-screen buyer backed out on the sale.

Episode 7: 1972 Datsun 510

1972 Datsun 510 before work.
| Budget | Purchase | Final Cost | Selling Price | Profit/Loss |
| US$6,500 £5,000 |
US$5,000 £3,500 |
US$11,930 £8,800 |
US$20,000 £15,000 |
+US$8,070 +£6,200 |
Asking $6,500 Price Paid $5,000
Work Completed: Part of left rear wing replaced using part from donor panel. Right front wing fixed with original indicator light hole restored and incorrect hole welded shut. Instrument cluster cleaned, tachometer repaired and installed. Full body prep and respray to blue by Ant. Factory 4-speed manual gearbox replaced with 5-speed unit. Crossmember and mout modified to accommodate new gearbox. New taillight wiring loom and LED bulbs. New period-correct wheels and tyres. New black interior.
Costs: 5 speed gearbox $1,620, paint $1000 (Cheap as painted by ant), wheels and tyres $840, interior $2,500, led upgraded tail light kit $300, other parts $670.Total man hours 60.
Notes: Rare 2-door variant. Previously modified by seller and crudely painted in Trans-Am Series replica red/white with red/blue stripes. Replacement left rear wing provided by seller. Restored car taken to Long Beach pay homage to Nissan's import history in America. Sold at Mike's asking price on an open offer.

1972 Datsun 510 finished.
Episode 8: 1972 Lancia Fulvia

1972 Lancia Fulvia before work
| Budget | Purchase | Final Cost | Selling Price | Profit/Loss |
| US$10,000 £9,200 |
US$9,500 £7,000 |
US$14,105 £9,800 |
US$33,000 £25,500 |
+US$18,895 +£15,700 |
Asking $12,000 Price Paid $9,500
Work Completed: Driveshaft assembly repainted and rebuilt with new gearbox oil seal and CV joints to address oil leak. New heater control valve. Plastic dashboard bezel replaced with custom made wooden unit. Fuel tank repainted. New fuel filter and fuel supply line. Bumpers removed. New period-correct Carello fog lamps installed with custom brackets fitted to modified bumper mounts. Stock indicators and new chrome vent rings retrofitted and flushed on front end. Parts of the front wings and scuttle resprayed to matte black to match the bonnet.(rally spec for anti glearning. New dash pad and steering wheel. Wheels refinished in satin gold.
Costs: Cv joints rebuild $1,000, heater matrix valve $75, fuel system clean $105, interior trim and wood dash plus steering wheel $975, Carello fog lamps original $650, paint $800, wheels $1000. Total man hours 21
Notes: Purchased in Sonoma, California. Mike originally wanted to buy a american spec 1971 Rover P6 3500 with factory bonnet vents, but backed off due to the car's condition (would be a great car to do). The Lancia was directly imported from Italy, equipped with 1.3L engine and four-wheel disc brakes. Converted to rally-spec unit. Sold to a broker.
1972 Lancia Fulvia finished.

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Wheeler Dealers Series 12 (2015)
Presented by Mike Brewer & Edd China.
Series 12 introduces Wheeler Dealers ' new U.S. workshop in Los Angeles, California, and the brand new UK workshop. Members exclusive View and watch
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |

Asking $27,500 Price Paid $25,000
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.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |

Asking $5,000 Price Paid $4,500
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.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Asking $16,700 Price Paid $14,000
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
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1974 BMW 2002 tii | N/A | US$7,750 £4,990 |
US$21,450 £13,813 |
US$35,000 £23,415 |
+US$13,550 +£9,065 |

Asking $5,975 Price Paid $7,750
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. Total $1,050 Brake system overhauled with new master cylinder, front discs, pads, hoses, and rear drums and shoes.Total $600 Full body respray. Total $7,000 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. $5.050
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. refurbished original parts. 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.Edd not very optimistic it woud run and proved right.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |

Asking $4,000 Price Paid $3,500
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.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Nissan 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 |

Asking $11,000 Price Paid $8,500
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: 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.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |

Asking $8,000 Price Paid $8,000
Work Completed: Repaired side windows. Replaced the foam seats. Replaced the spark plugs and the leads. Replaced the fuel dampener as the current one looked worn-down. Replaced the exhaust. Replaced the front drum brakes with disc brakes.
Notes: Purchased in Oregon. Sold at asking price to a buyer in Japan.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |

Asking $13,995 Price Paid $12,500
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: 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.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | "Best of USA" |
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| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1973 Rover P5B | £5,000 | £3,850 | £6,212 | £11,500 | +£5,288 |

Asking £4,500 Price Paid £3,800
Work Completed: Power steering gearbox rebuilt, steering lock stops added to stop further steering gearbox damage, 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.
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| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1989 Fiat Panda 4x4 | £1,000 | £1,331 | £1,800 | £2,500 | +£700 |

Asking Price: Ebay Auction £1,331
Work Completed: Replaced gearbox linkages and bushes, sump guard added for protection, snorkel intake installed, seats replaced to racing seats from previous VW transporter build with harnesses Free NOS, original stickers removed, exterior resprayed with textured polyurethane rubber paint, new wheels and tires, hand-painted badges.
Notes: Bought from an internet auction. The seats and harnesses are free, since Edd used old units from a previous project. The off-road tires are made from recycled Retread old tires from Europe trip. Restored car taken to an off-road testing site in York to test its off-road abilities.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Alfa Romeo Alfasud | £5,000 | £4,830 | £5,797 | £6,800 | +£1,003 |

Asking Price: auction in Norfolk £16,500
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 on bulk head replaced with new metal, exhaust system replaced with NOS item.
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.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Caterham 7 | £15,000 | £16,500 | £20,425 | £22,500 | +£2,075 |

Asking Price: £20.00 Direct From Caterham trade sale Paid £16,500
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 floor pan replaced with longer and deeper units so Edd could get in, 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 and custom Heat shield made, grille insert resprayed green, and new Caterham badge installed.
Notes: Car was a former factory drift racer demonstrator (Black with decals)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.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 | £10,000 | £6,750 | £12,350 | £12,999 | +£649 |

Asking Price £8,250 - Price Paid £6,750
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.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1957 Messerschmitt KR200 | £17,995 | £17,000 | £22,271 | £25,000 | +£2,729 |

Asking Price £17,995 - Price Paid £17,000
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.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1956 Citroën HY Van | £6,000 | £4,500 | £19,000 | £23,000 | +£4,000 |

Asking Price 7,000 Euros - Price Paid 6,000 Euros
Work Completed: Standard engine swapped with 2.1L Ford unit, trafficators refurbished with LED units, 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 liter engine from a Ford Transit. Converted into a modern commercial vehicle. Restored car taken to a garlic farm in Isle of Wight.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1992 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 |
£1,500
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£1,200 | £2,860 | £5,500 | +£2,640 |
Asking Price £1,000 - Price Paid £1,200 (more as other offers)
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, wipers replaced with Volkswagen Lupo wiper arms, 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.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
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| 18 | 2003 Honda S2000 | £5,000 | £3,000 | £4,380 | £7,000 | +£2,620 |

Asking Price £3,500 - Price Paid £3,000
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.
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price |
Final Cost After Restoration |
Final Selling Price |
Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 2002 Noble M12 |
£22,000
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£21,500 | £24,574 | £27,000 | +£2,426 |

Asking Price £23,900 - Price Paid £21,500
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.
Media Credit: Discovery UK
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Wheeler Dealers Trading Up Series 2 (2014)

Presented by Mike Brewer
Once again Mike travels the world in search of cars to make a quick turn around on. With some true classics and modern motors. (Money rounded up into US Dollars). Starting at the bottom as profit increases the quality of the cars goes up ,to eventually buy a Italian super car with the profit of money earned from around the world. Buying and selling cars, the wheeler dealer way. Members exclusive View and watch
Episode 1. Location: Sydney, Australia
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1. Ford Falcon Futura AU II Asking price $1,000 (oz) paid $1,000 with oz reg. Purchased from a car dealer Mike went to a scrapyard where he found a second hand driver-side mirror and headlamp for $90 Mike changed the parts and resprayed the bumper himself in order to cut the costs Mike sourced out second hand camping equipment and bought it for $150 Sold to German backpackers for $3,100 |
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2. 1981 Mazda RX-7 Asking price $5,800 Paid $4,800 (OZ Dollars) Paintwork faded from sun .Mike had the car repainted for $450.Mike's friend, Richard put the car in his showroom to attract attention The first bid on the Mazda was $5,130 with $480 profit, but in the end the deal was called off |
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3. Holden Commodore VU II UTE Mike had to pay for the car via his credit card as there hadn't been a sale with the Mazda at this point The car was detailed and the calipers were painted for $450 The car was sold to one of the mechanics who was working on the car |
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4. Ford Escort Mk 1 The car was shipped to UK in a container with a cost of $1,280 Mike had to register the car in the UK for $88 The floor panel was repaired |
Episode 2. Location: United Kingdom
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1. 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk 1 The ball joints had to be replaced for $160 |
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2. Caterham 7 Mike converted the car back into a road car; doors, seats, road roll cage and new 7 badge were put back on Racing roll cage, racing seats, transponder and racing stickers were removed from the car and sold for $900 Andy charged $160 for helping Mike |
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3.Land Rover Freelander As Mike was driving the car he noticed that the SRS light was showing, this was due to a loose plug on the passenger side causing an open airbag circuit. This was fixed for $80 |
Episode 3. Location: Brazil
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1.Volkswagen Kombi The expert considered that the car has more than 80% of the original parts and can be registered as a collectors car (with black number plates). This cost Mike $435 |
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2.1962 Willys Jeep The buying price included two new front wings replacements, which cost $65 to replace them The old front wings were taken to a scrapyard and Mike got $17 The mechanic that fitted the wings ended up buying the car |
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3.Chevrolet Opala The car was foam washed for $6 |
Episode 4. Location: USA
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1.Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Electric pick-up installed to replace the original one, increasing the BHP from 145 to 195, this cost Mike $440 |
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2.1959 Chevrolet Apache Pick up Mike bought a chrome plated grill, front bumper and front light framing for $850 Other ornaments and badges were sandblasted for $90 |
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3.Jaguar E-Type Mike refurbished the cracked steering wheel The wheels were steam cleaned, engine bay chemically cleaned and tyres dressed A whole new braking system had to be installed The drivers seat was taken to an upholsterer to repair the ripped leather for $200 Total costs were about $5000 (including the ripped leather seat) |
Episode 5. Location: Poland
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1.Fiat 126p The price included set of alloy wheels The car was wrapped in car wrapping foil for $500 The car was auctioned on car fairs in Warsaw |
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2.GAZ-66 Mike sold the truck to a military dealer in the UK via a video call, before he even bought it. |
Episode 6. Location: Italy
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1.Vespa Primavera 125 ET3 Mike offered to service the scooter himself to lower the purchase price The aftermarket luggage rack removed The carburettor was refurbished and cleaned up The rear view mirror was changed The scooter was washed Total cost for parts was $322 |
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2.Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione II The car was purchased in Menton, France, due to the high demand of re-importing Delta Integrales from other countries The paint was touched up by Mike due to damage from stone chips Mike's trader contact ended up buying the car as a trade when the potential buyers failed to turn up. |
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3. Ferrari 348 tb |
| # | Vehicle | Budget | Purchase Price | Additional Costs |
Final Selling Price | Profit / Loss |
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| 1 | Ford Falcon Futura AU II | $3,000 | $900 | $215 | $2,790 | $1,675 |
| Mazda RX-7 | $4,675 | $4,050 | $450 | $3,600 | -$900 | |
| Holden Commodore VU II UTE | $3,775 | $4,750 | $450 | $5,850 | $650 | |
| Ford Escort Mk 1 | $4,425 | $4,950 | $1,368 | $14,240 | $7,922 | |
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| Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk 1 | $12,347 | $5,200 | $160 | $7,200 | $1,700 | |
| Caterham 7 | $14,047 | $13,200 | $160 | $15,600 | $3,140 | |
| Land Rover Freelander | $17,187 | $15,200 | $80 | $17,000 | $1,478 | |
| 3 | Volkswagen Kombi | $18,646 | $12,174 | $435 | $13,913 | $1,304 |
| Willys Jeep | $19,950 | $10,000 | $48 | $10,435 | $387 | |
| Chevrolet Opala | $20,337 | $5,217 | $6 | $6,522 | $1,319 | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Corvette Stingray | $21,655 | $17,000 | $440 | $22,500 | $5,060 |
| Chevrolet Apache | $26,715 | $11,000 | $940 | $14,500 | $2,560 | |
| Jaguar E-Type | $29,275 | $16,000 | $5,000 | $37,000 | $10,000 | |
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| Fiat 126p | $39,275 | $1,000 | $500 | $1,833 | $333 | |
| GAZ-66 | $39,608 | $4,000 | $0 | $4,700 | $700 | |
| 6 | Vespa Primavera 125 ET3 | $40,308 | $4,900 | $322 | $7,000 | $1,596 |
| Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione II | $41,904 | $35,000 | $10 | $39,000 | $3,990 | |
| Ferrari 348 tb | $45,378 | $44,800 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Media Credit: Discovery TV 2014
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Wheeler Dealers TV series overview
Featuring Mike Brewer and at first mechanic Edd China.
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Here we will name the cars featured in the shows, as the budget gets a little out of control on many of the projects, unlike with the early series with a budget all in of only a thousand pounds. But always a great restoration or update of some modern classic cars, and custom car projects.
Wheeler Dealers: (2003 on)
Series 1 (2003) Series 2 (2004) Series 3 (2005) Series 4 (2006) Series 5 (2008) Series 6 (2009) Series 7 (2010)
Series 8 (2011) Series 9 (2012) Series 10 (2013) Series 11 (2014) Series 12 (2015) Series 13 (2016/17) Series 14 (2017/18)
Series 15 (2018/19) Series 16 (2020/21) Series 17 (2021/22) Series 18 (2023)
Note : Wheeler Dealers: On the Road (is the name as from series 5 in 2008)
The spinoff series
Wheeler Dealers :Trading Up Series 1 (2013) Trading Up Series 2 (2014)
Wheeler Dealers : Dream Car (2020)
Wheeler Dealers: World Tour (2024)
First 100 cars in order
| 1 Porsche 924 2 Saab 900 Turbo 3 Volkswagen Golf Mk1 GTI £ 4 Austin Mini Mk1 5 Mercedes-Benz W123 230E 6 Ford Capri Laser 1.6 7 Toyota MR2 MKI 8 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 9 Suzuki SJ410 10 BMW E30 325i 11 MG B GT 12 Predator Beach Buggy 13 Volkswagen Transporter T3 14 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 8v 15 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth . 16 Range Rover Series I Vogue SE 17 Mazda MX-5 NA 18 Porsche 928 19 Porsche 911 2.7S Targa £ 20 Jeep CJ7 21 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 22 BMW E24 635CSi 23 Chevrolet Corvette C4 24 Lexus LS400 25 Mercedes-Benz R107 280SL 26 Lotus Esprit S3 27 Fiat 500 28 Land Rover Series III Stage One V8 29 Citroën DS Super 5 30 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo 31 Triumph Spitfire 1500 32 Porsche 944 Turbo 33 Audi Quattro 34 Volkswagen Beetle 35 Jaguar XJS 3.6 36 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 37 Mini City 1000 38 TVR S2 39 Land Rover Discovery TDI 40 BMW M3 E36 Convertible 41 Jensen Interceptor III 42 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 43 Volkswagen Type 2 T2 44 BMW 840Ci 45 Triumph Stag 46 Bond Bug 700ES 47 Volvo P1800 48 Land Rover 90 49 Subaru Impreza WRX 50 Lotus Elan |
51 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 52 Mini Moke 53 Range Rover P38 4.0 HSE 54 Austin-Healey "Frogeye" Sprite 55 Saab 9-3 Turbo Convertible 56 Dodge Charger 57 DeLorean DMC-12 58 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside 59 VW Karmann Ghia Type 14 Cabriolet 60 Chevrolet Bel Air 210 61 Fiat Dino Coupe 2400 62 Morgan +4 63 BMW M5 E39 64 Renault Alpine A310 65 Porsche 914 66 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen 67 Jaguar XK8 68 Gardner Douglas Cobra 69 Jaguar Mark 2 70 Willys MB 71 Nissan Skyline R33 72 Triumph TR6 73 BMW Isetta 300 74 Ford Mustang Fastback 75 Mercedes-Benz SLK R170 76 Aston Martin DB7 77 Ford Escort Mk1 78 Range Rover L322 TD6 Vogue 79 Porsche Boxster S 80 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller 81 TVR Cerbera 82 Lamborghini Urraco P250S 83 Ford Popular 103E Hot rod 84 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Sting Ray 85 FSM Syrena 105L 86 Lotus Elise Series 2 87 Cadillac Coupe de Ville 88 Ford Fiesta XR2 89 Porsche 993 Targa 90 Mazda RX-7 91 Citroën 2CV AZLP 92 Maserati 3200 GT 93 Chevrolet Camaro 94 Amphicar 95 Ford Thunderbird 96 Jaguar XJ-C 97 Audi TT Mk1 98 Volkswagen Type 2 "Splitscreen"" 99 BMW Z1 100 1903 Darracq |














