Episode
Wheeler Dealers: Mini City 1000 (Part 1)
Overview
The Mini is a 20th century icon and to celebrate its 50th birthday expert car trader Mike Brewer has got a major plan. Buy a cheap little run about and create a one-off, eye catching, customised Wheeler Dealers special. He’s got up to five grand to spend in total, but first he’s got to find the perfect secondhand motor. There are plenty of Minis out there, all ages and all prices. They need a car with a sound body and engine, so they can spend the money on the fun stuff that will make their car unique. After finding the right Mini for £700 Mike hands it over to Edd to begin the transformation. It is left to Edd to create a celebration model Mini enthusiasts would be proud of, but can he pull it off and make the mini world proud?
Details
- Series
- Wheeler Dealers
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2009-10-27
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Mini City 1000 (Part 1) is Episode 13 in Season 6 of Wheeler Dealers. It aired on 2009-10-27. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 12: Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 (Part 2)
Wheeler dealer Mike Brewer has gone and bought his most extravagant car yet, a 1974 Ferrari Dino. Spending almost double the usual budget he has a lot riding on this project.
With the car in mechanic Edd’s hands he has already fixed the exterior panels to get it looking its best but now he has to check it will run to its full V8 capacity and that’s where a couple of the problems lie.
Putting in the hours Edd fixes the problem with the exhaust and after a surprising paint job on the car the guys take it out on a test drive.
With the car looking, sounding and driving its best it’s now time for Mike to sell this super-car and hopefully turn a profit.
Episode 14: Mini City 1000 (Part 2)
The Mini is a 20th century icon and to celebrate its 50th birthday expert car trader Mike Brewer has got a major plan. Buy a cheap little run about and create a one-off, eye catching, customised Wheeler Dealers special.
He’s got up to five grand to spend in total, but first he’s got to find the perfect secondhand motor. There are plenty of Minis out there, all ages and all prices. They need a car with a sound body and engine, so they can spend the money on the fun stuff that will make their car unique.
After finding the right Mini for £700 Mike hands it over to Edd to begin the transformation. It is left to Edd to create a celebration model Mini enthusiasts would be proud of, but can he pull it off and make the mini world proud?
More episodes from this season
Episode 11: Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 (Part 1)
Expert car trader Mike Brewer usually has £5000 to purchase and restore an iconic car but this time it’s a little different.
Mike is after a classic Ferrari and that’s going to take a bit more cash so the budget is going to be blown out of the water. Even going for the more affordable Ferrari 308 GT4 Dino the budget needs to be almost doubled.
With such a risky move is this classic going to reap in the rewards or leave Mike and Edd struggling? With the car being 30 years old and handmade star mechanic Edd has his doubts but begins by knuckling down on the exterior.
Only time will tell if he can get this 70’s super-car back to its former glory.
Episode 15: TVR S2 (Part 1)
Expert car trader Mike Brewer and star mechanic Edd China have a job on their hands, getting a TVR and restoring it all for £5000.
The TVR S is unmistakable, brutal, basic and British - a real driver’s car.
With help from TVR members clubs Mike is told about a good looking TVR on an auction website, but not wanting to bid blind he takes the long trip up to Yorkshire to see it. Liking what he sees he books himself into a local hotel and gets straight on his computer to make the winning bid of £2550.
With car in hand he begins the drive back to the workshop but it’s not the smooth drive he was hoping for. As the miles drag on Mike finds out more than just basic maintenance needs to be done to this car.
Episode 10: Jaguar XJS (Part 2)
Mike and Edd have been working hard on Jaguar’s most famous classic sports car, the XJS. With Mike off finding a new bonnet for the 1989 Jaguar XJS, Edd starts to repair the gearbox mount.
They put the used car through its paces and discuss who would want to buy it, and then Mike gets to work advertising the classic car and invites potential buyers to have a look, in the hopes that the final episode might bring them a nice hefty profit.
Episode 16: TVR S2 (Part 2)
Expert car trader Mike Brewer and star mechanic Edd China have a job on their hands, getting a TVR and restoring it all for £5000.
The TVR S is unmistakable, brutal, basic and British - a real driver’s car.
With help from TVR members clubs Mike is told about a good looking TVR on an auction website, but not wanting to bid blind he takes the long trip up to Yorkshire to see it. Liking what he sees he books himself into a local hotel and gets straight on his computer to make the winning bid of £2550.
With car in hand he begins the drive back to the workshop but it’s not the smooth drive he was hoping for. As the miles drag on Mike finds out more than just basic maintenance needs to be done to this car.
Episode 9: Jaguar XJS (Part 1)
Mike Brewer, King of the Wheeler Dealers and used car expert, is searching for a Jaguar XJS, one of the most famous classic British sports cars Jaguar has ever produced, and worth £40,000 back in the day. However, right now it’s up to Mike to find one for less than £5,000.
After making a purchase, Mike leaves it to star mechanic Edd to see what work needs to be done.
Episode 17: Land Rover Discovery TDI (Part 1)
Mike Brewer is looking for one of Britain’s unsung motoring heroes, a Land Rover Discovery.
It’s been a huge success since its launch in 1989 as both a rugged off-road workhorse and practical seven seater family transporter. There are thousands on the road as they are cheap to buy and run so Mike needs to think of a way to make their vehicle stand out.
By taking a standard Discovery at a minimal cost he wants to convert it into an expedition vehicle that can fetch double the amount of the standard.
Episode 8: VW Beetle (Part 2)
Mike’s got himself a 1960’s VW Beetle, a truly iconic classic car with a huge following. Mike stocks up on new parts for this car and hands them over to his star mechanic Edd to fit them all.
But even after all the work that’s been done to it, Edd and Mike have to wait and see if it’ll pass its MOT and finally be road worthy again after so many years. Will they end up making a sale, or will this one end up on the scrap heap?
Episode 18: Land Rover Discovery TDI (Part 2)
Mike Brewer is looking for one of Britain’s unsung motoring heroes, a Land Rover Discovery.
It’s been a huge success since its launch in 1989 as both a rugged off-road workhorse and practical seven seater family transporter. There are thousands on the road as they are cheap to buy and run so Mike needs to think of a way to make their vehicle stand out.
By taking a standard Discovery at a minimal cost he wants to convert it into an expedition vehicle that can fetch double the amount of the standard.
Episode 7: VW Beetle (Part 1)
Mike Brewer is on the look out for the truly iconic VW Beetle, also lovingly known as the BUG. With so many to choose from on the internet and trade magazines Mike is spoilt for choice, but will he find a bargain?
The classic car he ends up with hasn’t been on the road for years, so Mike has to pick it up on the trailer to get in back to star mechanic, Edd China, in the workshop. It hasn’t run in years, so fingers are crossed when the battery is connected to see if it turns over…
Episode 19: BMW M3 E36 Convertible (Part 1)
Wheeler dealer Mike Brewer is on the look out for something a bit special and he has his eye set on a legendary performance car…the BMW M3 E36 convertible.
In the 90s BMW sold these in abundance and even now they have a huge secondhand following. But while there are a lot out there Mike has a job on his hands to find one that is clean for sensible money. It is also an expensive car to work on so he needs to find one that needs a bit of TLC but won’t cost them a fortune in parts.