Car S.O.S.
★ 7.1 · 2013 · 45m · Reality
Meet car enthusiast and TV presenter Tim Shaw and master mechanic Fuzz Townshend as they join forces to rescue rusty classic vehicles from their garage prisons
Episodes
1. The Fiat Fiasco45m · Jeremy lost his wife and was unable to work after a car accident.
2. Phoenix Jeep45m · 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.
3. Beetle Mania45m · ‘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.
4. Cosworth In Crisis45m · The Ford Cosworth was once seen as a classy car, but for Darren it's a reminder of a family tragedy.
5. Anglia Angels45m · The Hutchings-Clarke family all drive Ford Anglias, except James, whose own model doesn't even have an engine.
6. The Rover's Return45m · Rover-lover Steve’s health issues have ended his dreams of renovating his 1972 P6.
7. Triumph Of The Stag45m · 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.
8. Austin Re-Powered45m · Tim and Fuzz travel the country searching for cars that have seen better days, and owners who need a helping hand restoring them.
9. Zodiac Come Back45m · 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.
10. Lotus Flowers45m · Tim and Fuzz travel the country searching for cars that have seen better days, and owners who need a helping hand restoring them.More Like This
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