Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics
Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics

Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics

2022 8 Seasons 42 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Reality

The new series, Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics, will follow the journey of a vehicle purchased at a Mathewsons classic car auction, before being repaired, restored and then re-auctioned in order to try and find the vehicle a new home and loving owner. The first series started on Thursday 21 July 2022 and will see vehicles such as a 1980s Vauxhall Astra GTE whose hot hatch days look long behind it, a MG Montego Turbo with its engine in the boot, and a rare Lotus Elan S1 that hasn't seen a road for 47 years. The team also revisit some old favourites from previous series of Bangers & Cash.

The new series, Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics, will follow the journey of a vehicle purchased at a Mathewsons classic car auction, before being repaired, restored and then re-auctioned in order to try and find the vehicle a new home and loving owner. The first series started on Thursday 21 July 2022 and will see vehicles such as a 1980s Vauxhall Astra GTE whose hot hatch days look long behind it, a MG Montego Turbo with its engine in the boot, and a rare Lotus Elan S1 that hasn't seen a road for 47 years. The team also revisit some old favourites from previous series of Bangers & Cash.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Vauxhall Astra GTE

A sun-bleached red Vauxhall Astra GTE gives the team a headache. They also buy a classic French moped and catch up on th

EP 2

Vanden Plas saloon

The team gamble on restoring a Vanden Plas saloon from the 1970s and a child's tricycle from the 1960s. Plus, catch up o

EP 3

Francis Barnett Plover

Derek encourages the team to buy a Francis Barnett Plover at auction. Plus, the wheels come off the restoration of an MG

EP 4

Ford Capri

Derek thinks a 29,000-mile Ford Capri should be kept original. Plus, a Hercules women's racing bike from the '50s.

EP 5

MGB

Derek picks out a solid-looking 1969 MGB for the team to look out for at auction. After winning it is sent to a father-a

EP 6

Lotus Esprit

Dave alerts the team's to a 1979 Lotus Esprit S3. It's an expensive buy and a serious risk, but it's also a thoroughbred

EP 1

Montego

Derek Mathewson reckons it was a period of British car manufacturing that many would think best forgotten but the Restor

EP 2

CZ & Nova

The team break with tradition and actually follow Dave Mathewson’s advice on what to restore – he points to a 1992 V

EP 3

Golf GTI Convertible

The team restore a 1988 Golf GTI Convertible – an iconic hot hatch – along with a wooden launch boat and catch-up on

EP 4

Renault Clio Williams 2

A super-rare Renault Clio Williams 2 in F1 blue with contrasting gold alloys has turned Dave Mathewson an interesting sh

EP 5

Saab 96

The team snap up a slightly saggy 1970s Saab 96, but despite a stunning restoration, could it result in a record financi

EP 6

Land Rover

One of the longest restoration projects to date finally goes under the hammer. A Series 1 Land Rover that Dave says, “

EP 1

Reliant Scimitar GTC & Honda CBR

A super rare Reliant Scimitar GTC undergoes an expert recommission, leaving no bolt unturned. And a Honda CBR superbike

EP 2

Bugatti replica

The team are on the hunt to restore one of the greatest names in motoring history - the Bugatti. But with a strict budge

EP 3

Fast Ford

The team take on a modern day fast Ford to see if a 'quick flip' could make a few quid and revisit a 3 year MG restorati

EP 4

Alfa and Dolly

A 90s Alfa with electrical issues lives up to its stereotype and the team revisit a road roller, four years on. They als

EP 5

Hillman GT

The Restoring Classics team take Derek's advice when he sniffs out the rarest car they've ever taken on - the last remai

EP 6

Land Rover S1

The team lift the shutters on their biggest restoration to date in the shape of a Series 1 Land Rover. But does that mea

EP 1

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

The team fly the flag for King and country with one of their most luxurious purchases to date - a 1981 Rolls Royce Silve

EP 2

VW Beetle

The team think they can smell profit by choosing one of the simplest cars ever built, the VW Beetle.

EP 3

Mazda MX-5

The team opt to buy one of the most affordable sports cars on the road - the Mazda MX-5

EP 4

VW Campervan

The team pay over the odds for a VW Campervan, but can they hope to break even when they turn out a lovely bus for aucti

EP 5

Morris Mini Cooper MkII

A 1969 Morris Mini Cooper MkII is totally restored by specialists. They give it the full works, which means only one thi

EP 6

1939 Three-wheeled Morgan F4

The Restoring Classics team set out on a Pre-War challenge with a 1939 three-wheeled Morgan F4 -and aptly named Russ Sto

EP 1

1971 Citroën DS21 Pallas

The team invest in a piece of French art this week - a 1971 Citroën DS21 Pallas.

EP 2

MGC & Fiat Seicento

Derek picks out a super low mileage MGC and the team pays a little too much to secure it. They also take a punt on a 200

EP 3

Robin Reliant and Mamod Steam

This could be the cheapest pair of restorations the Restoring Classics team have done so far! A three-wheeler Reliant Ro

EP 4

Harley Davidson 42WLA

The team dive into the wartime history books and uncover a Harley Davidson 42WLA.

EP 5

Episode 5

EP 6

Episode 6

EP 1

Project X / Beach Cruiser

Project X / Beach Cruiser: The team buy one of Derek’s favourite Austin commercials and convert it to electric, and al

EP 2

Porsche / Panda

Can the team finally smell profit when they sniff out a bargain Porsche? A DIY job on a Fiat should also keep the accoun

EP 3

Fastback / Norton

The team’s first purchase is a 1972 VW Fastback, and the second project sees them pick up a 40-year-old police bike.

EP 4

Volvo / Insight

The Bangers team can’t believe their luck when a 1970s family-favourite, a Volvo 144, rolls through Mathewson with jus

EP 5

Subaru / James Captain

The team fall for a Subaru Pick-up, which has all the Mathewsons in agreement. But will it all come crashing down when p

EP 6

Mexico / Riley Kestrel

A 1973 Ford Escort Mexico is the team’s most expensive purchase to date. To save some cash Derek helps on their second

EP 1

1983 Daimler Double Six & Triumph 2000

Derek points the team towards one of his favourite motors - a 1983 Daimler Double Six. And a Triumph 2000 is given a mod

EP 2

Paul Smith Mini & TY80

Paul Smith Mini / TY80: The team send their Paul Smith Mini in for a bit of designer tailoring by the team at Mini Sport

EP 3

Manta & Peugeot 205

The Restos team try their hardest not to go too far on an Opel Manta. And a Peugeot 205 GTI brings back happy B-road mem

EP 4

Rascal & Triumph TR6

Rascal / Triumph TR6: The team head for restoration in their Bedford Rascal Campervan. They also purchase a true British

EP 5

Dauphine & Omega

Dauphine / Omega: A super low mileage Renault Dauphine proves irresistible to the Resto team... But its 1959 mechanics e

EP 6

Land Rover 90 & Caravan

Land Rover 90 / Caravan: The team, including Andy Joynson, buy the right kind of Land Rover, but it's got the wrong engi

EP 1

Fiat 126/Bentley GT Continental

EP 2

Subaru Impreza/Yamaha RD60

EP 3

The Two Mercs/Fiesta ST

EP 4

1999 Morgan/Monkey Bike

EP 5

Matra Murena/Wetbike

EP 6

A35/BMW Z3

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