Episode
Car S.O.S.: Austin Mini
Overview
Tim and Fuzz take on a crumbling Mini Mayfair bought by Donna with her late father’s inheritance. Dreaming of a Cooper, she ended up with a rust-ridden wreck, and ill health put a stop to any hopes of restoration. Now the boys must rebuild what’s left and transform it into the ultimate Cooper tribute—with help from the Cooper family themselves.
Details
- Series
- Car S.O.S.
- Season
- Season 14
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2026-04-09
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Austin Mini is Episode 5 in Season 14 of Car S.O.S.. It aired on 2026-04-09. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 4: VW Golf GTi Mk1
Tim and Fuzz tackle one of their toughest challenges yet — a Mk1 Golf GTi owned by one of Birmingham’s biggest VW fans. Unlike their previous builds, this isn’t a typical restoration; it’s a quest to produce a show-stopping dream car, but will their creation wow the crowds at one of the UK’s top car meet locations?
Episode 6: Nissan GTI-R
Tim and Fuzz take on Raymond's 1990 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R, the dream build he couldn't finish. From its corroded shell to scattered parts, this is a risky build
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Episode 7: Alfa Romeo Spider
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Episode 8: Land Rover Defender
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