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  • CAR S.O.S

  • Saturday 26 June 2021 at 9:00PM
  • National Geographic

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Continuing their mission to save every decayed classic car they can get their hands on, the Car S.O.S. crew is back with this new series. Parts-blagging Petrol Head Tim Shaw and Master Mechanic Fuzz Townshend are determined to hunt down charismatic cars with deserving owners and get their pride and joy up and running and back on the road… where they belong.

EPISODE GUIDE

  • Car S.O.S: Triumph Gt6
    Tim and Fuzz pick up Andrew's 1971 Triumph GT6 a classic British two seater sports car. This sleek coupe with its powerful straight six two litre engine was Triumph answer to its rivals MGB GT and is now a desirable classic. However, with petrol head Andrew struggling with the effects of Marfan's syndrome restoring his own car is now impossible. The Car SOS team step in to try and save the day.
  • Car S.O.S: Toyota Fj40 Land Cruiser
    Tim and Fuzz have picked up Adam's 1984 Toyota FJ40 Land Crusier, a famous Japanese off-roader. This powerful car set the standard for 4x4 vehicles taking on the competition with its 4 litre, straight 6 engine. Its owner bought the car and used it as his daily driver but when engine problems took the car off the road Adam was unable to repair it after developing a potentially life limiting disorder. Now the Car SOS boys have stepped in to get Adam's dream car back on the road and put a smile back on his face.
  • Car S.O.S: Subaru Impreza
    Tim and Fuzz have picked up a 1999 Subaru Impreza, a Japanese boy racer car that won titles on the rally tracks and the hearts of many adoring fans. Its two litre, boxer engine set it apart from its rivals. The car’s owner Matt has loved Imprezas since he was a boy and bought his dream car 10 years ago as a restoration project but since developing a degenerative back condition which makes physical work almost impossible , his restoration ground to a halt. With Matt in constant pain and forced to give up his job as a carpenter his prized Subaru was put into a garage where it has sat, untouched, for the last few years. Now, Matt’s family have contacted...
  • Car S.O.S: Messerschmitt Kr200
    Tim and Fuzz have taken on their smallest ever car and one of their biggest jobs, a 1958 Messerschmitt KR200 bubble car. The car's owner is 23 year old graphic designer Sam, he bought the car with his dad as a joint restoration project but when Sam was struck with a serious heart condition their plans were scuppered. Now, with Sam is still dealing with the consequences of his heart problems the Car SOS boys have stepped in to save this tiny Messerschmitt bubble car and help put a smile back on its owners face.
  • Car S.O.S: M G A Roadster
    Tim and Fuzz take on the worst car they have ever encountered a 1959 MGA Roadster that has been sitting in a damp barn for over 40 years. The car belongs to former engineer Billy whose life was turned upside down in 2014 when his son and daughter in law were drowned on their honeymoon in South Africa. The boys enlist the help of 'Lucky Man' actor James Nesbitt as a special guest.
  • Car S.O.S: Peugeot 205 Gti
    Tim and Fuzz take on their first ever rally car , an 1989 Peugeot 205GTi that turns out to not be all that it purports to be. The car belongs to veterinary surgeon Jeremy a once keen amateur rally driver whose racing ambitions were curtailed when his wife developed brain cancer. Former Monte Carlo winner and race legend Paddy Hopkirk joins the team to give Jeremy a day to remember.
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  • Car S.O.S: Lancia Delta Integrale
    Tim and Fuzz pick up Italian car nut Gary's 1994 Lancia Integrale Evo II. It's a World rally champ that is so rusty that the boys are pushed to their limits. However when tragedy strikes the entire restoration takes on a very different meaning.
  • Car S.O.S: Citroen D S
    Tim and Fuzz take a trip to Northern France to collect 94 year old wartime hero Roger's 1968 Citroen DS , a car he has owned since new . Known as the most beautiful car ever made the iconic DS was once a real head turner, however after decades in a barn Roger's car is long past it's sell by date. Tim and Fuzz struggle with the cars radical design features and once again race against time to reveal this very special car back to its unsuspecting owner.
  • Car S.O.S: VW Karmann Ghia
    Car SOS is back for a sixth series with parts blagging petrolhead Tim Shaw and master mechanic Fuzz Townshend breathing life into classic cars for unsuspecting owners. This series yet another array of iconic cars including a 1990s Lancia Delta Integrale, a 60s Citroen DS, an 80s Peugeot 205 Rally car and a 1950s MGA. Special guests this series include actor James Nesbitt and Monte Carlo legend Paddy Hopkirk.
  • Car S.O.S: Ford Capri Mk 1
    Tim and Fuzz have taken on the task of restoring a 1974 Mk1 Ford Capri. Its owner, 53 year old Helen, is a lifelong petrol head who bought her dream car nearly 8 years ago with the plan to strip it down and do full nut and bolt rebuild. However after a terrible accident Helen was left with heart problems and in constant pain from severe rheumatoid arthritis the restoration of her Capri was put on hold. Daughter Rebecca and son Rob called Car SOS help put their mother's car back on the road and the gleam back in her eye.
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    Friday 25 June 2021 at 2:00PM - National Geographic
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