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A Car Is Born

Season 1 1999
TV-14

  • 1999-07-01T21:00:00Z on Discovery Channel (UK)
  • 25m
  • 6h 15m (15 episodes)
  • Documentary
Over 15 episodes, 'A Car is Born' is a step by step guide to building a supercar from a kit - from choosing the kit to taking the finished car for testing by Ian Forrest - Chief Racing Instructor at Knockhill Race Circuit.The philosophy of the show is a simple one - to provide anybody watching with the confidence and the knowhow to have a go for themselves.

15 episodes

Series Premiere

1999-07-01T21:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 1999-07-01T21:00:00Z25m

A visit to the National Kit and Performance Car Show gives Mark a chance to talk to owners and test-drive two models before visiting the factory manufacturing his design.

1999-07-08T21:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 1999-07-08T21:00:00Z25m

A donor car is found and disassembled.

1999-07-15T21:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 1999-07-15T21:00:00Z25m

The chassis arrives and the front suspension is installed.

1999-07-22T21:00:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

1x04 Episode 4

  • 1999-07-22T21:00:00Z25m

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

1999-07-29T21:00:00Z

1x05 Episode 5

1x05 Episode 5

  • 1999-07-29T21:00:00Z25m

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

1999-08-05T21:00:00Z

1x06 Episode 6

1x06 Episode 6

  • 1999-08-05T21:00:00Z25m

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

1999-08-12T21:00:00Z

1x07 Episode 7

1x07 Episode 7

  • 1999-08-12T21:00:00Z25m

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

1999-08-19T21:00:00Z

1x08 Episode 8

1x08 Episode 8

  • 1999-08-19T21:00:00Z25m

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

1999-08-26T21:00:00Z

1x09 Episode 9

1x09 Episode 9

  • 1999-08-26T21:00:00Z25m

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

1999-09-02T21:00:00Z

1x10 Episode 10

1x10 Episode 10

  • 1999-09-02T21:00:00Z25m

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

1999-09-09T21:00:00Z

1x11 Episode 11

1x11 Episode 11

  • 1999-09-09T21:00:00Z25m

The dash is assembled and installed.

1999-09-16T21:00:00Z

1x12 Episode 12

1x12 Episode 12

  • 1999-09-16T21:00:00Z25m

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

1999-09-23T21:00:00Z

1x13 Episode 13

1x13 Episode 13

  • 1999-09-23T21:00:00Z25m

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.

1999-09-30T21:00:00Z

1x14 Episode 14

1x14 Episode 14

  • 1999-09-30T21:00:00Z25m

The car is done, but can it pass inspection?

1999-10-07T21:00:00Z

1x15 Episode 15

1x15 Episode 15

  • 1999-10-07T21:00:00Z25m

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

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