Episode
Wheeler Dealers: Porsche 993 Targa
Overview
The last of the air-cooled legends. Mike goes in search of what many fans consider to be the last truly great Porsche. What he finds is the cheapest, tattiest 993 in the country. Mike however, can see a mechanically sound motor and potential profit lurking beneath seventeen years of muck and grime. Edd sets to work on a rescue mission to restore the car’s racing pedigree. It’s unloved and underpowered but after Edd lavishes some care and attention on the car, will the smart engine fixes and custom handling package spell profit on a Porsche that is still major money?
Details
- Series
- Wheeler Dealers
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2014-03-24
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Porsche 993 Targa is Episode 2 in Season 11 of Wheeler Dealers. It aired on 2014-03-24. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 1: Ford Fiesta XR2
Mike decides to go back to the 80’s and bags a bargain example of one of his dream cars - but there’s only £1000 to spend on repairs or the profit’s at risk. Edd isn’t convinced the XR2 deserves all the praise, but comes up with cheap and innovative solutions to add value. Mike finds a clever way to get Edd all the rare parts he needs and pulls out all the stops to prove the Fiesta is the hot hatch that started a fast Ford revolution.
Episode 3: Mazda RX7
With its legendary mix of unique technology and awesome performance, Mazda’s coupe is unlike any other. Mike finds one that appears to have nothing wrong with it and challenges Edd to make a good car even better. But these cars are complex and unforgiving. So while Edd handles with care, Mike sorts out some stylish mods to make the RX7’s looks match its performance.
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Episode 6: Chevrolet Camaro
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