Outback Car Hunters
★ 7 · 2021 · 44m · Documentary · Reality
Car fanatics GT and Dave set off on a road trip in search of abandoned or forgotten classic cars (as well as other memorabilia) to buy and sell for serious profit. Their journey features the spectacular scenery of the West Australian Outback, but this is no sightseeing trip – with their own money on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher as the boys decide which cars to buy, and how much to spend. Over the series, they uncover and restore 20 classic cars from the USA, Japan, Great Britain and Europe.
Episodes
7. Volvo P1800 & Holden Kingswood44m · Hidden in a shed by a farmhouse, the guys find a rare ’60s gem: a 1968 Volvo P1800 coupe. Then the hunt is on for an Aussie classic, a Holden Kingswood.▶8. Ford Cortina & Nissan Patrol44m · The guys discover a 1977 Nissan Patrol 4WD to turn from a dusty worker into a beachside cruiser. Then they fall for a rare 1966 beauty: a MK1 Ford Cortina.▶9. Ford Falcon XM & Fiat X1/944m · Dave and GT find a rare piece of Aussie car history - a 1964 Ford Falcon XM delivery sedan. Then, a 1978 Fiat X1/9 is revived with a patriotic paint job.
10. Ford Capri & Holden Commodore Utility44m · The battle between Ford and Holden is Australia's greatest car rivalry. Now the guys transform one of each: a 1972 Ford Capri and a 1999 Holden Commodore.More Like This
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