Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars

Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars

Salvage aficionado, Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Pickers' Paul Cowland for an epic motoring mission. They scour the UK, buying, restoring and selling classic cars.

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VW GTI & Lotus Elan

1. VW GTI & Lotus Elan

Air Date: 2018-01-17

Salvage aficionado, Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Pickers' Paul Cowland for an epic motoring mission. They scour the UK, buying, restoring and selling classic cars.

Mini & 928

2. Mini & 928

Air Date: 2018-01-24

Salvage Hunters' Drew Pritchard and Turbo Pickers' Paul Cowland embark on an epic motoring mission as the pair scour the UK, buying, restoring and selling classic cars.

Jag Mk-II & Merc SLC-350

3. Jag Mk-II & Merc SLC-350

Air Date: 2018-01-31

Salvage aficionado, Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Pickers' Paul Cowland for an epic motoring mission as the pair scour the UK, buying, restoring and selling classic cars.

1. Ford Capri & Lancia Delta integrale

Air Date: 2019-01-16

Salvage aficionado Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Pickers’ Paul Cowland for a motoring mission. The duo head to Staffordshire on the trail of a Ford Capri. They find a beauty, but it’s got tatty bodywork and needs a new interior.

2. VW Type 3 Fastback & Rover P6

Air Date: 2019-01-23

Drew and Paul are in Somerset to hunt down a 1970s VW Type 3 Fastback. And, they revamp a Rover P6 built at the height of the British Leyland crisis.

3. MGC & BMW 635 csi

Air Date: 2019-01-30

In Hampshire Drew and Paul uncover a rare 1960s MGC, but clash over how to restyle it. And, in Dorset, they fall for an 80s BMW 635 Coupe left in a barn for 15 years.

4. Morris Minor Traveller & Maserati Ghibli

Air Date: 2019-02-06

The boys find a Morris Traveller at the largest private car collection in the UK, And in Surrey they spot a rare but affordable Maserati.

5. Jaguar XJS & Renault 4

Air Date: 2019-02-13

In rural Devon the boys fall for the Gallic charm of a Renault 4. It's a rare limited-edition model - can Drew and Paul replicate its unique interior fabric.

1. Fiat 500 & NSU RO 80

Air Date: 2020-01-08

Salvage aficionado Drew Pritchard visits Britain's oldest number plate maker. Plus, Paul and Drew disagree about adding a mega engine onto a tiny Italian classic.

2. Range Rover & Porsche 944

Air Date: 2020-01-15

On a trip to Barcelona to buy antiques Drew uncovers an early, two-door Range Rover. In Hampshire, Paul and Drew disagree on how to restore a Porsche 944.

3. Volvo Amazon & Toyota MR2

Air Date: 2020-01-22

Drew and Paul head to the Midlands to look at a Swedish classic: the Volvo Amazon. And, Paul falls for an early Toyota MR2 - but can he convince Drew it will turn a profit?

4. Volvo 850 R & BMW 2002 Touring

Air Date: 2020-01-29

Salvage aficionado Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Pickers' Paul Cowland for a motoring mission. They scour the UK, buying, restoring and selling classic cars.

5. Alfa Romeo Spider & Renault GTA

Air Date: 2020-02-05

Drew and Paul travel to the Isle of Wight where they test out an 80s sportscar. And, they get a taste of Hollywood glamour behind the wheel of a legendary Alfa Romeo.

1. Fiat 130 Coupe & Mercedes SL500

Air Date: 2020-04-08

2. MG TD & Renault Clio Williams

Air Date: 2020-04-15

The boys travel to Cumbria to buy a quintessentially British classic, the MGTD. However, Drew gets carried away with the makeover and wonders if he might have gone too far.

3. Sunbeam Alpine roadster & Alfa Romeo GTV

Air Date: 2020-04-22

Drew Pritchard and Paul Cowland head to Kent to look at a glamorous Sunbeam Alpine roadster. With the classic car in demand, Paul is sure it's a smart buy, but Drew needs some convincing.

4. Mini Pickup & Honda CRX

Air Date: 2020-04-29

Drew Pritchard and Paul Cowland leap at the chance to buy a rare pickup version of a mini, but the decision about what to do with the tatty canvas load cover causes some creative differences.

5. VW Beetle Karmann Cabriolet

Air Date: 2020-05-06

Paul and Drew take on their biggest restoration yet, a VW Beetle Karmann Cabriolet. The car is in terrible condition, but Drew is determined to save it from the scrap heap.

1. Citroen DS & Lotus 7

Air Date: 2021-01-06

Paul wants to buy a Citroen DS, but Drew has major reservations. This banged up classic car is priced at £6,500– will the guys take it on?

2. MGA

Air Date: 2021-01-13

With Drew busy hunting for antiques, Paul heads to a classic car auction near the Malvern Hills. Paul sees big potential in a MGA 1600, even though it doesn’t start up.

3. Ford Cortina GT & Saab 96

Air Date: 2021-01-20

Paul and Drew head to Oxfordshire to check out a Saab 96 with a two-stroke engine. Will the duo splash out on this memorable vehicle?

4. Ford Fiesta Supersport And Lotus Elise

Air Date: 2021-01-27

The guys are in Dundee to view a Lotus Elise S1. Drew is furious at numerous modifications made to the car, including stickers and a wing.

5. Lancia Montecarlo & Citroen 2CV

Air Date: 2021-02-03

Paul and Drew set their sights on a Lancia Montecarlo. This classic car needs serious work, but the guys are still willing to offer £7,000 for it.

1. Lotus Esprit S1

Air Date: 2021-12-22

Drew and Paul are seduced by a Lotus Esprit, made famous by a classic James Bond film. But the project becomes their biggest and most expensive restoration to date.

2. Triumph TR4

Air Date: 2021-12-22

Paul persuades Drew to buy a Triumph TR4 and he pays homage to one of his automotive heroes. The boys reinstate a stylish feature that never made it to production.

3. Vauxhall Viva

Air Date: 2021-12-22

Drew and Paul rescue a classic: a Vauxhall Viva. The car was extensively modified in the 1960s but after years in storage, it’s well past its best.

4. Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV

Air Date: 2021-12-22

Paul has paid just over £15,000 for an Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV that appears to be in great shape. However, Drew is horrified when he learns it’s an automatic.

5. BMW 323i

Air Date: 2021-12-22

Paul and Drew check out a BMW 323i that’s been sitting in a barn for 12 years. Drew wants to give the car a tasteful revamp, but Paul has a flashier plan.

1. Datsun 280Z

Air Date: 2022-06-02

The restoration of a rare Japanese icon is a chance for Drew to pay homage to one of his automotive heroes. However, work stalls when Paul struggles to find essential parts.

2. Fiat 124 Spider

Air Date: 2022-06-02

A classic Fiat 124 Spider race car offers the boys the chance to fulfil their heritage racing dreams. However, it's a tight fit and Drew hates its green colour scheme.

3. Land Rover Series-2a

Air Date: 2022-06-09

A rare half-built Land Rover Series-2a gives Drew the chance to create his dream Safari `Landie". With accessories no longer available, the artisans step in.

4. Renault 5 Gordini

Air Date: 2022-06-16

A super-rare Renault 5 Gordini gives an opportunity to create the best hot hatch on the market. Specialist Renault craftsmen try for a factory perfect restoration.

5. Morris Minor GPO Van

Air Date: 2022-06-23

Drew takes the first type of car he owned and gives it a modern makeover. He thinks this ex-Royal Mail delivery van is a perfect affordable classic.

1. Jenson Interceptor

Air Date: 2023-01-11

A Jenson Interceptor Mark III is the boys biggest rebuild yet. But when an estimate puts the bodywork at £25k, Paul wants to cut their losses and walk.

2. Peugeot 205 1.9 GTi

Air Date: 2023-01-18

3. Porsche 914

Air Date: 2023-01-25

4. VW 181 Trekker

Air Date: 2023-02-01

5. Lancia Fulvia Coupe

Air Date: 2023-02-08

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Rating

5.3/10

Release Date

2018-01-17

Episodes

38 (8 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast