Episode
Wheeler Dealers: Porsche 944 Turbo (Part 1)
Overview
Mike Brewer is on the look out for a Porsche 944 Turbo to buy cheap, restore and sell on. But the used cars he finds are either no-hopers or way too expensive. Then he spots an ad on eBay… can he win the auction and get a bargain classic car? Mike delivers the car he finally chooses to Edd, who on inspection sees there is not much to do to bring this used car back to its former glory. Mike’s answer to this is to get Edd to prepare it for a 944 track day. He reckons he’ll make more money on this than if he’d left it in standard road spec. Will he be right?
Details
- Series
- Wheeler Dealers
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2009-05-14
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Porsche 944 Turbo (Part 1) is Episode 3 in Season 6 of Wheeler Dealers. It aired on 2009-05-14. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 2: Triumph Spitfire Mk.IV (Part 2)
The second instalment of this majestic motor challenge sees the boys race against time on the Spitfire revival. Is a triumph on the cards for the team?
Ed fits a new pair of shocks to the rear of the Spitfire. He also takes a look at a problem with the rear differential with the aid of his friend Paul.
Episode 4: Porsche 944 Turbo (Part 2)
Wheeler dealer Mike Brewer has bought a 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo, and instead of refining it for the road he has asked star mechanic Edd China to turn it into a track car.
After Edd has finished with the car restoration, Mike and Edd head to Silverstone to really see what this modified Porsche 944 Turbo can do. Has Mike made the right decision to turn this used car into a track car, and more importantly, will it sell?
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Episode 1: Triumph Spitfire Mk.IV (Part 1)
Wheeler Dealers returns - to the delight of Britain's motoring fans - as the team takes on the challenge of a lifetime: renovating a Triumph Spitfire.
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Episode 5: AUDI Quattro (Part 1)
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He finds a 1986 Audi Quattro, but will it be cheap enough for him to make a tidy profit? Plus, on the way back to the workshop Mike has some problems with the clutch and worries that the budget will be hit hard if it means a big repair job!
Episode 6: AUDI Quattro (Part 2)
Expert Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer has got himself a much sought-after 1986 Audi Quattro, but he’s blown a big part of his budget on the classic car itself, so is hoping Edd won’t need to spend too much before selling it on.
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Episode 7: VW Beetle (Part 1)
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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 8: VW Beetle (Part 2)
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Episode 9: Jaguar XJS (Part 1)
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After making a purchase, Mike leaves it to star mechanic Edd to see what work needs to be done.
Episode 10: Jaguar XJS (Part 2)
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Episode 11: Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 (Part 1)
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Episode 12: Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 (Part 2)
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Episode 13: Mini City 1000 (Part 1)
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