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Is Born Series: Season 1

A Car Is Born: AC Cobra Pilgrim Sumo 5.7 V8 Super Car 1999

  • 1999-07-01T00:00:00Z on Discovery Real Time
  • 25m
  • 7h 30m (15 episodes)
  • English
Follow car enthusiast Mark Evans as he builds a Pilgrim Sumo 5.7 litre V8 Super-Car. Based on the Ford Sierra and and inspired by the AC Cobra from the 1960's this kit car is shown from the beginning - from finding the donor vehicle to getting the finalised car through the SVA test

15 episodes

Series Premiere

1999-07-01T00:00:00Z

1x01 A Car is Born: Part 1 (Pilgrim Sumo)

Series Premiere

1x01 A Car is Born: Part 1 (Pilgrim Sumo)

  • 1999-07-01T00:00:00Z30m

Mark visits a Kit Car show to decide which kit to build.

A donor car is found and disassembled.

The chassis arrives and the front suspension is installed.

The rear suspension, steering, and fuel tank go on the car.

Brakes are installed, then brake and fuel lines are run.

Disappointed with the donor engine, Mark goes shopping for a new one. The new engine and gearbox are dropped in.

Radiator and engine electrics are installed. Add some fluids, and fire it up!

Mark visits the factory to see the body being made, and begins the bodywork when his is delivered.

More bodywork! The doors, boot lid, gas cap, and headlights are fitted.

The body is back from paint. Exhaust, lights, and brightwork are bolted on.

The dash is assembled and installed.

The carpets are glued in, and the rest of the interior trim soon follows.

Finishing up the details. More exterior trim is added, the bonnet hinge is attached, wipers are installed, the steering wheel goes in. A soft-top is also added.

The car is done, but can it pass inspection?

Mark puts his driving skills to the test in his new car.

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