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In this ULTIMATE episode of Car SOS, we'll witness Tim in all his parts sourcing glory as he and Fuzz share his best scams?err blags! With an aversion to queues and paying full price for vintage parts, Tim is always coming up with new ways to get a discount with games like "Guess the Grill" or tormenting artisans like long suffering seat trimmer Cliff.
In this ULTIMATE episode of Car SOS, Fuzz and Tim share their favorite cars and biggest automotive makeovers from the last 7 seasons. The cars that came into the shop ready for the scrap yard but were turned into rolling masterpieces. The Ford Capri RS3100, Ferrari Dino, MGA Roadster and the Audi UR Quattro.
In this ULTIMATE episode of Car SOS, get ready to laugh, get ready to cry as Fuzz and Tim share their most memorable reveals from the past 7 seasons. Deserving owners are finally reunited with their fully restored classic cars?but not before we have some fun with them first. Days of planning go into making these reveals an event they'll never forget.
In this ULTIMATE episode of Car SOS, Fuzz and Tim share a collection of some of their biggest challenges and nasty discoveries from over the last 8 years. Those cars that came into the garage looking like they were in good shape, but then turned into workshop nightmares. The Porsche 911, Triumph TR4, BMW 2002 Turbo and Mercedes Pagoda.
Jeremy lost his wife and was unable to work after a car accident.
Having survived World War II, Dick Masters' Jeep was damaged in an arson attack. The guys embark on a rapid renovation project to surprise him.
‘Boris’ the VW Beetle may once have been a beauty but it soon found itself gathering rust in the garage. The guys attempt to restore it.
The Ford Cosworth was once seen as a classy car, but for Darren it's a reminder of a family tragedy.
The Hutchings-Clarke family all drive Ford Anglias, except James, whose own model doesn't even have an engine.
Rover-lover Steve’s health issues have ended his dreams of renovating his 1972 P6.
Tim and Fuzz head to Portsmouth on a mission to rescue an ex-navy diver’s Triumph Stag and hopefully put a smile back on his face.
Tim and Fuzz travel the country searching for cars that have seen better days, and owners who need a helping hand restoring them.
The guys head to Norfolk to revive an ageing Ford Zodiac. But tensions soon arise when Fuzz changes the paint back to the original colour scheme.
Tim and Fuzz travel the country searching for cars that have seen better days, and owners who need a helping hand restoring them.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore vehicles for their unsuspecting owners, beginning by surprising a terminally ill car fanatic by fixing up his beloved 1938 MG TA
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw head to Berkshire where they hope to surprise the loving owner of a Daimler SP250 'Dart' by secretly restoring his classic sports car.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw travel to Lincoln to restore a Ford Cortina GT belonging to a man suffering from lung disease. When they arrive at his lock-up, they discover the vehicle is little more than a well-preserved body shell, and has numerous parts missing
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw face a race against time to restore a 1980s Porsche 911 suffering from almost terminal rust
The daughter of an amateur off-road champion gets surprised when Tim and Fuzz restore her late mothers Series 1 Land Rover.
In Denmark, Tim and Fuzz restore a 1968 Volvo Amazon to get it roadworthy before it's too late.
Tim and Fuzz are off to Cornwall to help the owner of a Triumph Herald who has been devastated by the death of a daughter.
Half a Morris Traveller sits gathering dust in a garage as a birthday present that was never given.
Tim and Fuzz restore a VW campervan in Hartlepool for an owner who has suffered a stroke.
This time Tim and Fuzz take on the restoration of an Escort RS1600i that has been left a mess from amateur tinkering.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw secretly restore more classic motors, beginning with a historic racing car - the Austin Healey Sebring Sprite - so that Stirling Moss can get back behind the wheel.
Ill health made Mick's childhood dream to own a Jag E-type become a nightmare. The Car SOS team step in to get this iconic car back on the road.
Tim and Fuzz are in South Hampshire to repair a Golf that's distinctly below par but have different ideas of how the finished car should look.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw head to Southend-on-Sea, Essex, to rescue a 1974 Corvette Stingray, widely regarded as an all-American muscle car. Owner Peter suffers from a debilitating arthritic condition, which means the car has been off the road for years. However, once the duo get the vehicle back to the workshop they discover this might be the biggest job they have ever taken on.
Kim is a dyed-in-the-wool petrol head, along with her husband Mark. Tragedy strikes whilst restoring their dream car - a 1995 Nissan Skyline GTR.
Barry has long harboured hopes of restoring his 1984 Audi UR Quattro. However, his poor health has left him sapped of energy, so Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw step in to offer help.
Tim and Fuzz head to Northumberland to rescue a real barn find, an eccentric 1934 Morgan This three wheeler that has sat in a shed for over 50 years.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw's plans to restore a beloved 1963 Alfa Romeo Guilia Spider grind to a halt when its owner is hit by a crippling medical condition
Tim and Fuzz come to the aid of a former builder, who has been working on restoring a rare 1967 Lancia Flavia Coupe, but has been prevented from finishing the job by health problems.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw help a man suffering from Alzheimer's to restore his treasured 1954 Citroen Traction Avant.
The boys are off to Croydon, South London, to rescue a star car synonymous with the cult 1960s TV series 'The Saint' - the 1964 Volvo P1800.
Today Tim and Fuzz are off to Leeds to take on one of the most beautiful British sports cars that no one has ever heard of - the AC Aceca.
A Car S.O.S. call comes in for a BMW 2002 Turbo, but it becomes apparent that this legendary motor might prove a restoration challenge too far.
Today Tim and Fuzz are off to West Sussex to rescue an iconic 1970s motor - the first truly successful Japanese car export - the Datsun 240z.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore a 1991 Range Rover, which is a sad reminder of happier days for the owner and her family.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore a sports car for a former ambulance driver in Plymouth, who was forced to abandon the project for health reasons.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore a two-seater sports car that has not been on the road for 17 years, belonging to a farmer suffering from dementia.
General Motors was a late entrant to the hot hatch market - but when it did turn up to the party, it did so with an amazingly effective offering.
Tim and Fuzz head to Eastbourne on a quest to secretly restore a 1962 Mini Cooper S and transform it into a Monte Carlo-winning replica.
Tim and Fuzz take a road trip in Tim's 1965 Mustang Fastback as they revisit their favorite cars.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw secretly restore a classic 1960s Mercedes, which the owner had to abandon as a project after suffering a heart attack.
Tim and Fuzz race the clock to secretly restore an owner's beloved Jag. Neglected for two decades, it's a tough challenge. Can they fix it up without him knowing?
Fuzz and Tim restore a British classic - a 1967 Aston Martin DB6 - for oil worker Steve, who bought it for a bargain price over 20 years ago but was unable to repair it after it broke down.
Fuzz and Tim restore a 1971 Fiat Dino coupé with a Ferrari engine that has been rusting in a barn. Its owner, ex-mechanic Chris, has kept it for 25 years but was forced to put its restoration on hold.
Fuzz and Tim tackle a 1980s French hot hatch that has ended up as a half-finished project, gathering dust in a draughty garage: a Renault 5 GT Turbo that is owner Ben's dream car
Tim and Fuzz restore an iconic 1967 Fiat 500, which has been rusting away in a damp garage, to its former glory for its owner, all-round petrolhead Duncan, taking a road trip to Turin in the process
Tim and Fuzz use all their motoring know-how and parts-blagging guile to restore a Sunbeam Alpine, one of the most stylish British sports cars of the 1960s, for motor racing fan and ex-mechanic Ray
Tim and Fuzz get their hands on a legendary British two-seater sports car that's an amateur racer's dream: a Caterham 7 owned by family man Jason, who used to take it on track days and the school run.
It's a case of conservation over restoration as the team tackle a 1941 Austin 10 Utility Truck, a relic from the British Army and one of the great unsung heroes of World War II, owned by farmer Ted
Tim and Fuzz restore a Japanese sports car with an innovative, unusual rotary engine - a 1992 Mazda RX-7 that has been standing idle and has fallen into disrepair - for its owner, charity worker Conor
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.
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.
VW Karmann Ghia: Tim and Fuzz pick up car mad Lee's stylish 1965 German classic. Illness stopped Lee from restoring his dream car. So what will he make of their secret fix-up?
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.
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.
Tim and Fuzz have picked up Adam's 1984 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, 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.
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.
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw secretly restore a Japanese rally car belonging to a man unable to work on it due to a degenerative back condition.
Tim and Fuzz hope to surprise bubble car owner Sam with a secret fix-up of his much-loved Messerschmitt. But a tiny car proves a big challenge for the boys.
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.
Tim and Fuzz take on a Triumph TR4 which turns out to be one of the worst basket cases they have ever brought into the workshop.
Thanks to a crippling condition car loving Noel has lost his health, his job and his house. The one possession that can't be taken from him is his 1972 Toyota Celica, that is until Tim and Fuzz sneak it away for a secret restoration.
Tim and Fuzz steal away Sarah's beloved Lotus Elise, in order to bring a little happiness to a family whose lives have been struck by tragedy.
After a near fatal motorbike accident classic car buff Craig was left with horrific brain damage. Craig's family hope that the restoration of his beloved 1938 Model A will help bring back a bit of their old dad.
Retired dentist Barry had plans to restore his beloved Peugeot 504 convertible until he was laid low with arthritis. His family put out the Car SOS emergency call and Tim and Fuzz step in to save this 1971 French beauty.
Tim and Fuzz are called to Forfar in Scotland to rescue former fire fighter Jim's Talbot Sunbeam Lotus a rare championship winning rally car that turns out to be ever rarer than they at first thought.
Tim and Fuzz take on a 1991 VW T4 Campervan . It's the much-loved motor of camper enthusiast Jon, whose plans to transform his van had to be put on hold after being diagnosed with cancer of the brain.
The boys take on their first Lamborghini V12 supercar when they are secret called in to rescue petrolhead Ged's 1971 Espada. Ged had part restored his car until heart and lung problems meant his plans had ground to a halt.
Tim and Fuzz travel to the channel islands to take on a 1972 mk.1 Escort Mexico. The car is owned by Gary whose dream to one day own a show stopper was shattered when he was diagnosed with leukaemia.
Tim and Fuzz take on a 1983 Citroën 2CV - the French 'people's car' that won the heart of the whole world. It's owner Stephen, after being diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer, was unable to continue it's restoration.
Tim and Fuzz make their way to East London to take on a 1964 Porsche 356, without a shred of a doubt, the worst car they have ever taken on. In spite of its almost terminal condition, underneath all that rust and rot lies an automotive legend.
Tim and Fuzz are off to County Durham to pick up a 1961 Austin Healey 3000. The car is owned by former engineer John. John had planned to completely restore the car as a retirement project however when he was struck down with Parkinson's disease.
The boys head to Essex to secretly fix up a real 70s supercar, famous for turning into a submarine in a James Bond film. But it hasn't been started in 20 years.
Tim and Fuzz travel to Stroud in Gloucestershire to take on a 1973 Hillman Imp which has been abandoned for decades. The car belongs to former NHS nurse Margaret and was her pride and joy until it started to need a lot of work to keep it on the road.
Tim and Fuzz travel to Scotland to take on a 1968 Lancia Fulvia - a 1960s Italian automotive masterpiece. The car belongs to former hairdresser Bill who bought the car back in 1984. It was his pride and joy until it went off the road a few years ago.
Taking a slightly different route to normal, Tim and Fuzz restore a faithful old farm tractor back to its former glory.
Tim and Fuzz are going to Devon to grab a Mitsubishi Evo IV. It belongs to TV repairman Gary, whose racing days ended short when Gary became seriously ill. Gary's family hopes the men will succeed in cheering Gary up.
The boys go to East Anglia to pick up a 1924 Austin 7 and give it their signature treatment. Then they arrange to hand it back to its original owner, as planned by his children.
Tim and Fuzz are challenged to take on probably their most obscure car to date - a little known Cannon trials competition car.
In an extended episode, Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend take on a British championship-winning Metro 6R4 that was discovered languishing in a scrapyard
Tim and Fuzz are off to Southampton to take on a car a 1969 Jensen Interceptor. Owner Nick cherished his dream car until he got extreme arthritis.
Tim and Fuzz take on something a little bit different. 53-year-old Steve, owner of a Fiat X1/9 has terminal cancer but is desperate to see his son drive the car before it's too late.
Tim and Fuzz come to the rescue of their first ever custom car, a radically modified VW Beetle called a VW Wizard.
The hosts are off to Wolverhampton to take on a 1980 Jaguar XJ-S V12, a great British Grand Tourer that has sadly fallen into neglect.
Tim and Fuzz head to Lincolnshire where the embodiment of a once luxurious era awaits: a 1929 Rolls Royce Doctor's Coupe. When Emily's Dad recently died and left the car in her hands, Emily had no idea what to do with it and so this luxurious leviathan of a car ended up rotting away in her garage.
Tim and Fuzz head to Norfolk where a once sporty French hot hatch awaits. The car belongs to 21-year-old student Senna who comes from a family of petrol heads.
Tim and Fuzz are off to Manchester to pick up a 1978 Bedford HA Ice Cream Van. This rusty wreck belongs to Barbara who has served ice cream to the locals for over 50 years.
Tim and Fuzz pick up a 1972 Renault Alpine 110 rally racer belonging to a former Italian restaurateur who has owned it for 20 years but never actually driven it.
Tim and Fuzz head to Leicester to pick up a Mk 3 Ford Cortina, once Britain's top selling car but now on the automotive endangered species list. The car belongs to 53-year-old Bobby whose family hope the restored car will give him the pick-me-up he needs.
Tim and Fuzz are back on their mission to restore much loved classic cars for deserving owners. They take on a quirky little car, affectionately know as The Bond Bug.
Tim and Fuzz are taking on a neglected 1988 Fiat Uno Turbo. The car belongs to former car salesman Gerry, who has been suffering from ill health.
Tim and Fuzz restore a Saab 900 Turbo.
Tim and Fuzz restore a Ford Escort RS2000.
Tim and Fuzz restore a VW Corrado.
Tim and Fuzz are off to Kent to rescue a 1973 Dennis Fire Engine belonging to firefighter James, who sadly lost his father to cancer.
Tim and Fuzz take on a 1993 Toyota Supra Mk.4 owned by former competitive motorcycle racer Lisa, who after a road accident is no longer able to ride her beloved bikes.
Tim and Fuzz are off to Rochdale to rescue a Opel Manta GTE, a rare German Classic straight out of the 1980s. The car belongs to former amateur rally driver Alan, who loved his Manta so much he couldn't bear to part with it, even when it went off the road. Suffering with ill health over the years and recently losing his wife, lead to Alan becoming bit of a recluse.
Darren's condition has meant his Cavalier ended up on the front drive. Darren's friends are hoping that Car SOS are able to convert the car to allow him to be a passenger and satisfy his need for speed again.
Tim and Fuzz are taking on their 100th car, which is also going to be their first electric conversion - a 1978 MG, which the owner inherited from her father.
After three years of unthinkable tragedy, the loved ones of a widowed father of two have rallied together to cheer him up, and Car S.O.S is here to help
Tim and Fuzz take a trip back in time when they take on a tatty 1986 Rover SD1. The car was once the pride and joy of landscape gardener Darren who won awards with it at car shows. Sadly, when tragedy struck, Darren’s beloved car ended up out of sight and out of mind, rotting away in a dirty lock up. Can Car S.O.S come to the rescue? Features legendary TV host and fellow car fanatic, Jay Leno.
In a Somerset barn, Tim and Fuzz find a rundown Jeep Grand Cherokee belonging to former soldier Ben, who after sustaining life altering injuries, has made it his duty to inspire and help others. But his car doesn’t inspire much confidence in Tim and Fuzz as they must turn this beaten down classic to an off roading machine! Can the boys do this, or should they have left the car back at the barn? Features a surprise Hollywood A-Lister…
Tim and Fuzz travel to Oxfordshire to collect a 1973 Porsche 911 Targa belonging to Ben who has been unable to get the car up and running due to life getting in the way and developing early onset dementia. Wife Jeannetta and friend Andy hope that Car S.O.S can breathe new life into this old classic. But is the car too far gone for the boys to repair?
Tim and Fuzz travel to Rochdale to collect a unique family heirloom: a 1953 Riley RMF. A now rare British post-war classic has been handed from father to son for 70 years. Current owner, Richard, has been unable to get the Riley up and running, so Car S.O.S has been called in to try and make an automotive dream come true. However, the boys discover there's more to this restoration than meets the eye. Features friend of the show and all-round petrolhead, Edd China.
Tim and Fuzz are off to Dorset to pick up a 1987 Renault Alpine GTA. The car belongs to former computer technician David, who has sadly been struck down by throat cancer, leaving his beloved car off the road and in desperate need of some TLC. His friends and family hope Car S.O.S can restore David’s pride and joy back to its former glory. Features motoring broadcast legend, Vicki Butler-Henderson.
In a departure from the norm, Car S.O.S travel to Southend to take on a 1978 JCB digger. The vehicle belongs to former carpenter Kev who has recently suffered two heart attacks and is now unable to look after his pride and joy.
Tragically in 1988, John’s wife died of cancer, aged just 32. John was left as the sole parent of three children, all under 10. He had to immediately give up the job he loved to look after the children, initially going onto benefits to survive. His much-loved Ford Mustang understandably went under a cover (although standing on grass) and has stayed there ever since for 33 years. Tim and Fuzz step in to help bring this vintage bit of US muscle back to life.
Tim and Fuzz try to restore a tatty Mk.1 Toyota MR2, but soon discover there's more to this little sports car than meets the eye
Tim and Fuzz take on a world speed record breaker, a rare 1989 Ultima racing car. Unfortunately, the one they are off to see, hasn't moved for over 30 years.
Tim and Fuzz are off to the home counties, where cerebral palsy sufferer Andy awaits with his highly modified 1955 Ford Poplar and a host of problems.
Tim and Fuzz restore Adam's Datsun 240k Skyline, a rare Japanese classic from the 1970s. After a spell of ill health, can they get Adam back on the road?
Tim and Fuzz take on one of the most iconic cars to have ever come out of Germany, a BMW E30 Alpina. The car belongs to car obsessive Maz, a town planner from Walsall, whose dream to restore the car came to an end when he was struck down with a near fatal genetic disorder. Once the car arrives at the workshop not only do the boys discover that it’s full of rot, but that it might not actually be the special edition it proports to be. Alpina or not Alpina – that is the question!
When Brian started suffering from health problems, the project of restoring his XR2 to show-winning condition ground to a halt - so in stepped Tim and Fuzz
Tim and Fuzz aim to help refrigeration engineer Tim, whose life has been blighted by a cruel genetic condition, as they take on their first ever Honda.
Tim and Fuzz restore a Citroen SM - widely considered one of the greatest French cars ever - after it suffered catastrophic engine failure on its first outing.
Tim and Fuzz head to Norfolk to take on a 1962 TVR Grantura that has been off the road for nearly 50 years.
