Episode
Wheeler Dealers: Mercedes SL 55
Overview
Mike and Elvis are determined to celebrate a dying breed, the iconic V8 engine. They've chosen a classic sports car to do it, the Mercedes SL55.
Details
- Series
- Wheeler Dealers
- Season
- Season 22
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2022-08-02
Episode context
Mercedes SL 55 is Episode 2 in Season 22 of Wheeler Dealers. It aired on 2022-08-02.
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Episode 1: Ford Escort XR3i
Mike has a tip from an unusual source, his electrician, who's selling a classic Ford Escort XR3i that he's owned for decades. There are a few issues with the engine, the interior and the roof, so Elvis will have his work cut out for him to make this into a proper runner.
Episode 3: Vauxhall Astra GTE
Mike finally gets his hands on an Astra GTE. With spare parts hard to come by, the boys are determined to make a profit from this lengthy project.
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