Ep 7. Maserati 3200gt

In the eleventh season of the popular car restoration show, Wheeler Dealers, the hosts Mike Brewer and Edd China are back with their latest challenge. In the seventh episode of this season, the team tries to restore a Maserati 3200 GT.

The model belongs to the second generation of Maserati's GT series, which was introduced in 1998. The sleek Italian sports car was powered by a 3.2-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that produced over 370 horsepower. The car was known for its signature boomerang-shaped tail lights and its classic, elegant design.

The episode starts with Mike finding the Maserati 3200 GT for sale online. He decides to travel to Wales to take a closer look at the car and negotiate a deal with the owner. Mike examines the car and lists out its problems. He finds out that the car has many issues and needs a significant overhaul.

Later, Mike takes the car to Edd’s workshop, where they examine it together and prepare a plan for the restoration process. They estimate that the repairs will take around two weeks to complete. Edd starts with the engine and replaces most of the components as they are either damaged or outdated. He then focuses on fixing the exterior of the car, including the faded paint and dents on the body.

After the car is fixed, Edd takes it for a test drive to make sure it's running optimally. Meanwhile, Mike searches for a buyer who is interested in purchasing the Maserati 3200 GT. He finds a buyer who is impressed with the car and meets with them to negotiate a good price.

The team hopes to sell the Maserati at a higher price than their total renovation cost for a profit. After a bit of back and forth, they manage to secure a price that gives them a decent profit while also making the buyer happy.

Throughout the episode, Mike and Edd provide insight into the challenges they face during the restoration process and the strategies they use to overcome these obstacles. Their expertise and experience in automobile restorations are evident as they carry out a job that might seem like a daunting task to others.

In conclusion, fans of the series will enjoy this episode as it offers an in-depth look at restoring a Maserati 3200 GT. The episode also provides an understanding of what it takes to restore a car to its original condition and make a profit through selling it. Overall, the episode is a must-watch for any car enthusiast or Wheeler Dealers fan.