Dream Car Fixers

Sheldon Nichols and Peter Harriott have been working on classic cars since they were teenagers - together they use their years of experience to find and repair classic cars to their clients brief.

10 Votes (7.4)

2024 HD 60min United Kingdom English Returning Series
Documentary

Credits:

Sheldon Nichols

Peter Harriott

S1E1 - MGB Roadster 2024-03-05

Ex-Royal Navy aircraft-engineer Mark, has always dreamed of owning a classic MGB and a key part of what makes the car so attractive to Mark, are the chrome bumpers and grille that come on the earlier cars. But with just £8k to spend, can fixers Sheldon and Peter find clever ways to make the money stretch far enough for that elusive chrome?

S1E2 - Fiat 500 2024-03-12

Driving instructor Brian loved his Fiat 500, until it rusted away. Now he wants a replacement, but good ones are pricey. With just £10k, can Sheldon and Peter come up with a dream car and still manage to make any money?

S1E3 - Triumph Herald 2024-03-19

Peter wants a Triumph Herald Convertible, exactly like the one his father bought for him when he first learned to drive. But now rare, and often in poor condition, will £9k be enough for Sheldon to find a good one? Sheldon manages to track down a very original car, with just three previous owners on the logbook, but even before he gets it into the workshop, he loses all the gears. On top of that there is a serious oil leak coming from the rear axle which means the differential has got to come out, and it turns out that split windows in the original hood, cannot be replaced and bodywork expert Peter is going to be left struggling to replace the entire roof. With costs mounting, will all the work payoff, or will Sheldon and Peter be left empty handed?

S1E4 - Morris Minor Traveller 2024-03-26

Facing health issues, Rupert has decided life is too short not to follow his dream of owning a Morris Traveller. But, with values rising, can Sheldon and Peter find a way of making Ruperts £13k budget stretch to a good one?

S1E5 - VW Golf Cabriolet 2024-04-02

Eric loves open-top motoring, but his sports car is too low and he needs an automatic. Sheldon and Peter suggest a VW Golf Cabriolet, but will Erics £10k budget be enough to buy the car and fix the problems they find?

S1E6 - Volvo 850R 2024-04-09

Norman has dreamt of owning a Volvo 850R, ever since watching Volvo British Touring Cars race in the 90s. But, with just £10k in the pot, will fixers Sheldon and Peter be able to bring Normans dream to life?

S1E7 - Alfa Romeo Spider 2024-04-16

John has wanted an Alfa Spider, ever since watching Dustin Hoffman drive one in The Graduate. After a health scare, hes decided to take the plunge, can Sheldon and Peter turn Johns 17k budget into the car of his dreams?

S1E8 - VW Beetle Cabriolet 2024-04-23

James has a healthy budget of £24,000 for a fun car he can share with his family, but will Sheldon and Peter find a way of turning a mint, imported Beetle Cabriolet into the unique car that James is really hoping for?

S2E2 - Dolemite 2025-02-20

Sheldon and Peter face one of their biggest jobs to date. Triumph enthusiast David already has several Brit classics but desperately wants a Dolomite Sprint to complete his collection.

S2E4 - Scimitar 2025-02-20

Can Sheldon and Peter deliver an automatic Reliant Scimitar GTE for a fellow classic car enthusiast whos recovering from spinal surgery? Sheldon and Peter are given a very specific brief. Client Max has had major spinal surgery thats left him unable to drive manual cars. For Max to indulge his passion for classic cars, an automatic gearbox is a must have for the Reliant Scimitar GTE that he wants Sheldon to find. After a lengthy search, Sheldon tracks down a likely automatic Scimitar, but then things take a turn for the worse. Having stalled several times on the way back to the workshop, the guys discover that the all-important auto-box is leaking oil and will need to come out. The race is on to get the Scimitar running smoothly and changing gear seamlessly, before Sheldon can even think about the complicated wiring for an immobiliser alarm or Pete can start work on the tatty bumpers.

S2E5 - Rover 2025-02-20

Sheldon and Peter are tasked with the ultimate automotive challenge - a classic car thats reliable enough for everyday use. They take on the first ever European Car of the Year, a Rover P6. Sheldon and Peter are challenged to track down the ultimate automotive unicorn. Client John wants a Rover P6 thats reliable enough to use as his everyday runabout. When Sheldon finds a car thats within budget, reliability does not come as standard.

S2E6 - Porsche 2025-02-27

Sheldon and Peter have their work cut out as they try to source and restore a Porsche 944 for retired newsagent Ozzie. Retired newsagent Ozzie wants to be transported back to the early 90s in the Porsche 944 that he hopes Peter and Sheldon can deliver. Unfortunately, iconic sports cars do not come cheap and when Sheldon eventually finds a Porsche within budget, it comes complete with a steering rack thats leaking hydraulic fluid and perished driveshaft oil seals. Porsche parts also come at a premium price, so its going to be a struggle to turn a profit. With the mechanical work dragging on, Peter is fighting the clock to complete an interior trim job that simply cant be rushed. Have the guys finally met their match?