Wheeler Dealers Season 18
7/10
| Release Date | 2023-12-18 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Genres | Reality, Documentary |
| Stars | Mike Brewer |
| Directors |
| Release Date | 2023-12-18 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Genres | Reality, Documentary |
| Stars | Mike Brewer |
| Directors |
Experienced car dealer Mike Brewer is joined by multi-talented mechanics in a monumental motoring mission: to find and restore iconic cars to later sell for a profit at their LA-based shop. In the series, Mike has the challenging job of finding vehicles that have money-making potential. He then hands them over to a mechanic, who tackles everything from bare metal re-sprays to gearbox swaps to bring them back to their former glory.
The pinnacle of BMW is the naturally aspirated inline 6 cylinder modern classic that is the E46 M3, the "Ultimate" Ultimate Driving Machine. Mike finds one with the subframe already fixed, and he challenges Ant to transform the transmission with new tech.
Mike travels to the Pacific Northwest, where he has tracked down a true “barn find”; Ant is tasked to make it roadworthy before the boys know the true scope of the work ahead.
The fifth generation Ford Bronco, an American Icon. This is a go anywhere vehicle and market is absolutely red hot. Mike gets his hands dirty preparing the Bronco for the biggest collector car auction in the world, Barrett Jackson.
Mike finds a 1972 Fiat 124 Spider 'survivor' car. It's all original but the driving experience leaves a lot to be desired. Mike gets crafty on the interior while Ant fixes a leaky differential, replaces a carrier bearing and axle seals
The 1973 Toyota Celica, the first generation of this iconic model. Mike finds a powerful solution for a rough running engine. Meanwhile, Ant is in the workshop, putting his fabrication skills to the test.
The 2002 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG, the pinnacle of luxury and supercar performance. Can Mike find profit in a neglected example as Ant tackles a major service?
Mike takes a trip down memory lane in a 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, better known as a Ford Sierra to the rest of the world. Mike has tracked down a rare competition shell model and Ant applies the European touches that the American market never received. MERKUR XR4TI
The Land Cruiser can go where very few vehicles can. Mike has found one in fairly good shape, but the original 4-speed transmission holds the Land Cruiser below highway speeds. Mike sources a JDM Toyota 5-speed for Ant to install.
Ant has found a great deal on a big all American modern Mopar V8 engine in need of a home. Mike believes he's found the perfect candidate for this powerplant, a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda, the pony car that never got the love it deserved.
Ant has found a great deal on a big all American modern Mopar V8 engine in need of a home. Mike believes he's found the perfect candidate for this powerplant, a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda, the pony car that never got the love it deserved.
Mike lends Ant a hand in getting his pride and glory over the finish line. It gives us a chance to see why Ant hasn't had much spare time lately. We get to see what it takes to make the show, what didn't make it, and relive some of their favorite moments.
The 1982 Porsche 911 SC. The SC stands for Super Carrera and is apt for this particular classic. The 911 story started way back in 1964, when the current owner was born. A local car dealer going by the name, Mike Brewer.
