Wheeler Dealers From The Vault Season 1 Episode 5

Ep 5. Mike's Favorite Italian Cars

  • October 10, 2019
  • 23 min

In Wheeler Dealers From The Vault season 1 episode 5, entitled Mike's Favorite Italian Cars, Mike Brewer reflects on some of his most treasured Italian car restorations from previous episodes. Throughout the episode, he takes viewers on a journey through his personal highlights, showcasing some of the most stunning Italian vehicles he has worked on since starting the show.

The program opens with Mike introducing his selection of cars and explaining how each one is special to him. The first car he highlights is the Fiat 500, which he restored in an early episode of Wheeler Dealers. Mike describes the car as the perfect choice for the show, as it has a compact size and a classic design that was easy to work on. He shows viewers the details of the restoration process, taking them through the full teardown of the car and sharing some of the challenges he faced along the way.

Next up is the Alfa Romeo Spider, which Mike notes was a highly successful car in its time due to its sleek exterior design and powerful engine. He reveals that this was one of the first cars he restored on the show and that it holds a special place in his heart due to the fun he had working on it. Mike demonstrates some of the steps he took to improve the car's performance, including upgrading its brakes and tuning its carburetor.

The Lamborghini Urraco is the third car featured in the episode, and Mike notes that this was one of the more difficult cars he has ever worked on. He describes the Urraco as a luxury sports car that is both powerful and refined, with an engine that is notoriously difficult to work on. Mike explains that he had to do a lot of research on the car's history and development to ensure that he was able to restore it to its former glory. He shows viewers the details of the car's engine and suspension, explaining the challenges he faced with each component.

The Ferrari Dino is the penultimate car featured in the episode, and Mike reveals that this was one of his most exciting restorations to date. He describes the Dino as a mid-engined sports car that was both powerful and beautiful, with a design that still impresses to this day. Mike shares his personal connection to the car, revealing that he has always been a huge Ferrari fan and that getting the chance to work on a Dino was a dream come true. He shows viewers the details of the car's engine and suspension, explaining how he was able to bring it back to factory specifications.

Finally, the episode concludes with Mike discussing his love for Italian cars and how he feels honored to have worked on so many beautiful vehicles over the years. He reflects on the challenges he has faced throughout his career, explaining how each restoration has given him something new to learn. Mike encourages viewers to continue to follow his adventures on the show and promises to keep bringing them the best in classic car restorations.

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  • First Aired
    October 10, 2019
  • Runtime
    23 min
  • Language
    English