Classic Alfa Forums

It's been revealed that TV's Mike Brewer was out and about earlier in the week to pick up the latest car to restore and turn around with Edd China on Wheeler Dealers.

A Series III Alfasud Ti.

Can't wait to see the programme broadcast!

Rumour has it that the car selected for restoration on the Show was not the best on offer (out of three). Seems like Edd might be on a weld-athon then?

I'm looking forward to this already. They restored a Spider on WD and it's the only time I've seen Mike Brewer look as though his enthusiasm had taken a knock. Hope they don't need any headlights in a hurry!

Look forward to seeing this

Sorry to moan but I hate those programs.
I remember the spider they did and it wasn't that clever. I feel they are misguiding people who hear them say "fully restored" and half the time they are just badly patched up.
However, I am sure they will "sell" it for around eight grand !!
'old owt yer and, weel ave a deal.

be really interesting to see it though, how will they manage to weld it up in an hour show though........must surely be over a 13 week mini-series

Yes saw it on Facebook Tuesday all I know is it's black

Yes agreed, this should be very interesting
A lot of these programs are a joke to be honest aren't they, those of us who do this type of work all know how many hours it takes on the bodywork on these cars given the construction methods and the lack of panels etc. Like its already been said all programs like these do is encourage people to take on projects only to find that they are totally out of their depth on them when they find out the reality of what they have taken on.

I'm gagging to see the episode where the twat gets landed with a labour invoice!


I hate the programme with a vengeance, pair of numpties,


But i will watch it, obviously!

I agree that the final "total" cost tends to be a joke as poor Ed seems to work for free!
However having a Sud on the programme will raise its profile to a new range of possible buyers and so the price of all Suds will increase!!

Did anyone see that other classic car program on channel 5 last night? I almost turned it off after 10 minutes as it seemed to be aimed at a load of toffs in London but it improved a bit as it went on, I still don't think it will venture north of the Watford gap though into 'bandit country' and I can't see the program showing any restoration work at all, even that car sos finds little time for that, they are all poor to be honest

PLEASE remind me when this is on, as I hardly ever watch TV and always miss stuff, I actually saw in real life the Frogeye Sprite they did on the show. Good grief what a glossed up load of crap, it was the restoration equivalent of Claire Sweeneys one hour makeover on houses..... still love watching them though, just so I can sit and correct them with a running "directors commentary" over a beer It seriously gets on the nerves of the other half, the recent couple on the Series 1 Landrover have been horrendous.... particularly the one where it went for a ridiculous price, since shown to have been an inside trader job to inflate prices....

Chris

Well.....it is reality TV after all comrades, so we should expect exactly what we see...cr@p

It's about as real as Corro, and as scripted as Towie.......not that I watch either

Fair point, but id rather stare at a knackered old sud for half an hour rather than a knackered old "celebrity" I do the former a lot anyway .... but not generally in the warm with a beer in my hand!

Chris

Simonsud wrote:Yes saw it on Facebook Tuesday all I know is it's black

a black one went through the classic auctions at kings lynn last week.......know they've bought cars for the programme from there before

£4830

http://angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/class ... uary-2015/

suds wrote:£4830

http://angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/class ... uary-2015/

This car was Richard's from Blackpool

vecchioalfa wrote:Did anyone see that other classic car program on channel 5 last night? I almost turned it off after 10 minutes as it seemed to be aimed at a load of toffs in London but it improved a bit as it went on, I still don't think it will venture north of the Watford gap though into 'bandit country' and I can't see the program showing any restoration work at all, even that car sos finds little time for that, they are all poor to be honest

Just watched this. I loved it. They road test cars and tell you all about them.

Makes quite a refreshing change from Last of the Summer Wine on Wheels or Top Gear as it's otherwise known.

I saw that Classic Car show with Quentin Wilson and Jodie Kidd, thought it was really good. They've got a genuine enthusiasm for classic cars. The £10m Ferrari 250GT California was amazing at the end of the show..like a dream sequence..especially with Jodie!

alfasuddriver wrote:I saw that Classic Car show with Quentin Wilson and Jodie Kidd, thought it was really good. They've got a genuine enthusiasm for classic cars. The £10m Ferrari 250GT California was amazing at the end of the show..like a dream sequence..especially with Jodie!

What else was there to watch. QW really doesn't like a TR7 does he.

He is smarmy though. Would you buy a car off him?

In my collection of random Alfa junk... I have the 164 promotional launch VHS brochure hosted by Mr Wilson!

Chris

Fiatchris wrote:In my collection of random Alfa junk... I have the 164 promotional launch VHS brochure hosted by Mr Wilson!

Chris

I spoke to him at the NEC Classic Car show, he had an Alfasud Ti and spoke very highly of them

vecchioalfa wrote:Yes agreed, this should be very interesting
A lot of these programs are a joke to be honest aren't they, those of us who do this type of work all know how many hours it takes on the bodywork on these cars given the construction methods and the lack of panels etc. Like its already been said all programs like these do is encourage people to take on projects only to find that they are totally out of their depth on them when they find out the reality of what they have taken on.

Alas I have to admit I am that soldier...........

We all have our wobbles mate, its no biggie,

Just know there is always support, advice, and physical help at the ready,

Just at the end of your keyboard

petrolhead wrote:We all have our wobbles mate, its no biggie,

Just know there is always support, advice, and physical help at the ready,

Just at the end of your keyboard

Think I'll be calling on the wisdom of CAF fairly soon (see pic!)..

easy!

ah, i see your problem.

those bloody metric tyres

KevJTD wrote:ah, i see your problem.

those bloody metric tyres

Haha, yes a bit. I'm intrigued to see how it behaves with TRXs. The car came with a pair of spare brand new TRXs still in the wrapping! The last owner searched for a Sprint that had the metric size when he bought it new in 1985!